Your Role as a Celebrity

Not all celebrities are on television or in the movies.

Organizations have celebrities. Even if you aren't the CEO or a Vice President, if you are in a formal or informal position of power, odds are you're a celebrity.

What does that mean?

Count on these::

1. You are constantly watched. Your quips, habits, schedule, and mannerisms are noted. Nothing is overlooked.
2. You are the subject of discussion. What do you think the employees talk about over lunch? Rest assured your name comes up when the topic isn't sports, politics, family, and co-workers. Some days it comes up first.
3. You are misinterpreted. You may believe that your values and priorities are crystal clear. They aren't.
4. Your relationships are evaluated. Where you stand in the organization's food chain is all part of the ongoing analysis. So is your private life.
5. Your time is seen as a compliment. How much time you spend with various subordinates is duly noted and tracked. Team members are aware whenever you play favorites.
6. Your knowledge is a vague commodity. People may assume that you know a great deal about topics you barely acknowledge. They may also believe that you don't notice things that you've quietly spotted.
7. You have a label. It may be "Good person" or "Weasel" or something in-between, but you have one. Make sure it's in the territory of "Trustworthy."