How to communicate your value at work without bragging

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Full Story: [Triple Crown Leadership]( (10/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Leaders can avoid divisiveness in their workforce by urging employees to keep an open mind when dealing with each other and learn the art of compromise, [Gregg and Bob Vanourek write](. "It's fine to have and express our opinions, but it's important to be open to new ideas and different perspectives." [Retirement at a Glance]( Stay up to date on capital markets and the retirement industry with our quick insights and information. [Find out more.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [How to communicate your value at work without bragging]( [How to communicate your value at work without bragging]( (Westend61/Getty Images) Learning to keep track of and communicate your successes and value to a company can make a big difference in whether you're considered for prime projects or promoted. "Many employees are passed by or completely overlooked simply because senior management doesn't know how valuable they are or [know that] employees are looking for more responsibility," writes executive coach Joel Garfinkle, who offers four tips for increasing your recognition -- and helping you feel more valued. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (10/16) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Make notes about your role in projects, how you have added measurable value to them and new skills you've learned doing so. "Look for ways to polish and practice your executive presence at every opportunity," Garfinkle writes, and seek out new projects to [highlight your contributions without bragging](. [] [Read more]( from Joel Garfinkle on SmartBrief on Leadership   [] Smarter Communication [] [Workspace transition requires strong communication]( Changes in office workspace aren't likely to go over well without solid communication with employees far in advance rather than an after-the-fact "voila," says Mahesh Vidyasagar of consultancy Robert Half. "If you don't give them the right tools with which to adapt and execute to a new design, new format, to the hybrid environment, it could really affect how they perform," Vidyasagar says. Full Story: [Propmodo]( (10/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Vidyasagar explains how CBRE successfully transitioned to a new workplace. Create a steering committee and group of go-to employees at the outset, tailor strategies to industry type, geographical differences and worker demographics and [plan to assist those resistant to change](, Vidyasagar and CBRE's Peter Van Emburgh advise. 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