Coffee with Kim How To Get Noticed And Gain Influence At Work Lorraine K. Lee
Jun 3, 2025
Lorraine K. Lee, a leadership coach and author of "Unforgettable Presence," shares insights on gaining influence at work. She emphasizes the power of small daily interactions over grand gestures and offers strategies for introverts to manage their energy effectively. Lorraine introduces her RAVE model—Relationships, Appearances, Visibility, Expertise—to build influence. Tips for making a great impression in meetings, mastering virtual presence, and being a connector illustrate how to create impactful professional relationships.
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Tell Your Manager And Follow Up In Writing
- Tell your manager you want visibility or promotion and ask for help arranging skip-level meetings.
- Email follow-ups to document commitments and close the loop after conversations.
Include Introverts With Agendas And Channels
- Avoid putting introverts on the spot; always share agendas so they can prepare ahead.
- Offer multiple participation channels like chat or email and leave forums open for follow-up.
Use Brain Writing To Get Better Ideas
- Use brain writing: collect silent, written ideas before meetings to surface better contributions.
- Do this asynchronously to get more thoughtful input from both introverts and extroverts.
