3 Things to Do When You’re Not Getting the Recognition You Deserve

Focus: Workplace Positioning / Career Psychology

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You show up. You deliver. But no one seems to notice.

Here’s what to do when recognition feels out of reach:

1. Clarify What You Actually Want

Recognition means different things — praise, promotion, inclusion, visibility. What exactly are you looking for?

2. Review How You Communicate Your Value

Sometimes your value is there — but not visible. Do you document wins? Do you connect your work to business outcomes? Do key people know what you’ve contributed?

3. Shift From Waiting to Positioning

Instead of waiting for someone to give credit, build presence:

• Speak up in meetings

• Share insights in teams

• Take visible roles in low-risk projects

Recognition often follows visibility.
Visibility often starts with intention.

Don’t shrink — position yourself.