Skip to content Visibility isnβt just about what managers notice. Itβs about what they make sure others notice .
When managers advocate for their people, they create upward visibility. That could mean
spotlighting an individualβs contribution in an executive meeting, naming people when sharing
results, or inviting them to present their own work.
This matters more than most managers realize. People disengage when their work is invisible
beyond the team. Over time, invisibility can stall careers, weaken trust, and erode motivation.
And hereβs the contrast: advocacy builds loyalty . Hoarding credit, or worse, taking credit for the
work of your people, destroys it. People remember whether their impact was amplified or
absorbed.
Everyday moves:
Highlight both individual and team wins in executive and company forums.
Credit people by name ; donβt default to βthe team.β
Create space for people to present their work directly to decision -makers.
Advocacy is visibility in action. Itβs what transforms recognition into opportunity and trust
into loyalty. When managers actively make their people visible, theyβre not just
acknowledging contributions. Theyβre opening doors.
Who on your team deserves more visibility this week?
