A thousand likes can’t write you a reference letter.
LEADERSHIP
WHAT THIS MEANS
Attention online is wide and thin. A thousand people who recognise a post know nothing about whether you turn up, finish things, or are decent to work with, so none of them can vouch for you. The things that open doors are almost always written by one person who has watched you closely over time.
Think about who could honestly describe how you work right now. If the list is short, that is a thing to build rather than a thing to feel bad about. Be reliable for one coach, manager or teacher this year and the letter takes care of itself.
A QUESTION TO SIT WITH
Which adult could honestly vouch for your work today?
MORE IN STRATEGY, SILENCE & POWER
- If both choices are bad, look for a third one. Often it’s hiding because nobody asked.
- A sailboat can’t sail straight into the wind. It zigzags and still arrives. Indirect isn’t the same as lost.
- Bees can’t see red but can see ultraviolet. Everyone’s reading a slightly different map, so ask what they see.
Free, with nothing to buy inside it.