The Sought-After Leader : Why Great Isn't Enough and How to Rise Above It
Language: English
Published by Manuscripts LLC, 2026
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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - You deliver results. You exceed expectations. You're the person others rely on. Yet when bigger opportunities arise, your name isn't the first one mentioned.Many capable professionals believe hard work, humility, and consistent results will naturally lead to recognition. In today's rapidly evolving workplace, reshaped by AI, automation, and constant disruption, that assumption no longer holds true.Quiet excellence is rarely enough.The leaders who rise aren't just competent. They're trusted. Visible. Strategic. They've learned how to make their leadership clear in the moments that matter most.Drawing on more than two decades at Microsoft, leadership coach Uma Subramanian reveals why some highly capable professionals remain overlooked while others become the leaders organizations actively seek.Inside you'll discover how to:Close the gap between being excellent and becoming sought afterBuild an unshakeable leadership foundation through three powerful mindset shiftsApply the SOAR Framework to increase your strategic impact, communication, authority, and relationship capitalExpand your influence without burnout or office politicsBuild a personal brand that speaks for you before you enter the roomDevelop the trusted relationships that create new opportunitiesStay relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing world'The Sought-After Leader gives language and structure to what many high performers feel but cannot quite name.' -Scott Hanselman, Vice President, Microsoft/GitHub'Uma names what nobody talks about: the gap between being great and being sought-after. It's not a capability gap. It's a visibility and perception gap.' -Dora Vanourek, Former Senior Leader, IBM and PwC ConsultingStop waiting to be recognized. Start becoming the leader people trust, remember, and actively seek.…
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- Title
- The Sought-After Leader : Why Great Isn't Enough and How to Rise Above It
- Author
- Uma Subramanian
- Publisher
- Manuscripts LLC
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798901022016
- Item weight
- 465 grams
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- 216x140x20 mm
You deliver results. You exceed expectations. You're the person others rely on. Yet when bigger opportunities arise, your name isn't the first one mentioned.
Many capable professionals believe hard work, humility, and consistent results will naturally lead to recognition. But doing great work isn't always enough.
Quiet excellence can keep even exceptional professionals overlooked.
The leaders who become sought after aren't simply more competent. They've learned how to make their value, leadership, and impact clear. They're trusted. Visible. Strategic. And when important opportunities arise, people think of them.
Drawing on more than two decades at Microsoft and years coaching professionals and leaders, Uma Subramanian reveals the often-unspoken gap between being great and becoming sought after and gives you practical frameworks and Power Moves to close it.
This isn't another book of leadership theory. It's a practical playbook for becoming more intentional about how you think, lead, communicate, build influence, and create opportunities.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Close the perception gap between the value you deliver and the value others recognize
- Build an unshakeable leadership foundation through powerful mindset shifts
- Apply the SOAR Framework to strengthen your strategic impact, communication, authority, and relationships
- Make your value and leadership visible without bragging, self-promotion, or office politics
- Build a personal brand that makes you known for what you want to be known for
- Develop trusted relationships that expand your influence and open doors
- Turn practical insights into small, intentional Power Moves you can apply immediately
- Stay relevant, valuable, and sought after in a rapidly changing world
Whether you're an emerging leader, an experienced leader ready for greater impact, or a high performer who knows you're capable of more, The Sought-After Leader will help you stop leaving your growth and recognition to chance.
"The Sought-After Leader gives language and structure to what many high performers feel but cannot quite name."
—Scott Hanselman, Vice President, Microsoft/GitHub
"Uma names what nobody talks about: the gap between being great and being sought-after. It's not a capability gap. It's a visibility and perception gap."
—Dora Vanourek, Former Senior Leader, IBM and PwC Consulting
Your work can be exceptional and still remain invisible.
Stop waiting for your work to speak for itself.
Become the leader people trust, remember, recommend, and actively seek.
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