Don’t Stay in the Dark
Feb 09, 2026 6:16 am
Workplace Multiplier by Tola Akinsulire
February 9, 2026
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Don’t Stay in the Dark
Howdy
You do strong work.
You clean up messes.
You're the "go-to" person when things need fixing.
But when promotions get discussed... it's like you don't exist.
Here's why:
Your work has no headline. It's scattered across 15 tasks. People experience you as "competent, helpful, always there", which is good, but not memorable.
You can't describe what you do in one clear sentence. So nobody else can either.
The right people don't see your wins at the right time. They're too busy fighting their own fires.
Most professionals think visibility means becoming fake or political.
It doesn't.
But it does require something specific most people skip.
I'll show you what tomorrow.
Keep winning at work and in life,
Tola Akinsulire
Your Strategic Workplace Mentor