How to Approach Taking on More Work

"Rise Above The Numbers" by FP&HEY

How much free time do you have?

Many have little if any.

That’s why focusing on saving time now is so important.

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Because at some point an opportunity will present itself.

It may look like someone:

* Leaving the company unexpectedly and you fill that gap

* Being promoted and you take on their job

* Asking for help and you step in to support

All of the above has happened to us.

And many of these opportunities were unplanned.

Show Notes

* 00:30 – doing other people’s jobs will happen, it will be unplanned, and you can get through it

* 01:11 – only take on the challenge if you can handle it – assess your situation

* 01:45 – we’ve gone from solo contributor to doing the jobs of 5 people

* 03:30 – you’re only as good as your team and support structure – plan and communicate your approach

* 04:35 – the silver lining of people leaving – you learn💡

* 05:00 – the growth mindset helps to get through taking on more than your original scope of work

* 06:10 – stepping up to take on more can lead to future opportunities like working with leadership

* 06:50 – sometimes your manager will leave and the opportunity to lead is in front of you

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* 08:25 – you will get beat up and you will experience failure – all lead to learnings

* 10:10 – stepping up and taking on more may or may not make sense depending on what your goals are

Conclusion: Opportunities Make or Break Your Reputation

You will get opportunities in your career.

How you take them on will feed your reputation.

Reputation takes a lifetime to build up.

And as you build your reputation, the number of opportunities you get goes up📈

Become an opportunity magnet, and over time be selective in the ones you take on.

Resources

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▪️ Email us your burning FP&A questions at info [at] fpandhey.com

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