Over the past week, I’ve found myself doing the work of three to five people in the time allotted for one person. It’s not a big deal, really. It’s just who I am, what I do, and it’s what’s expected of me because I consistently prove I can do it fairly well. As far as work is concerned, I’ve become That Girl.
I was thinking about this on the drive home from work the other night, and how it ties into my quest to discover my personal brand. I’ve recognized the fact that I’m not where I should be. and more importantly, I’ve accepted that I’m ready to do something about it.
This is the point where most successful people would tell me I need to find a niche and hole myself up in it. I need to find that one remarkable talent and market the heck out of it.
Here’s the problem, though. My hook is that I am able to blend my varied knowledge, skills, and experiences to accommodate nearly any situation I encounter. My web site is a weak example of this. I use what I know to quickly assess a new situation, determine how I can best help out, and then take action.
The successful people would tell me that I won’t get far this way, but I’ve found that I rise very quickly to leadership positions in part because I do it. Perhaps there’s more room for generalists than anyone would guess.
Originally posted to 100Bloggers
