Angela Lau

“You talk too much.“

That was the feedback I got when I worked in analytics.

Now I get paid to talk.

Turns out, I wasn’t a bad employee.

I was just in the wrong environment.

I spent years trying to “fix” my weaknesses,

Until I realized they weren’t weaknesses at all.

The problem wasn’t me. It was the role.

If you feel like a fish trying to fly,

Stop flapping your fins.

Jump into the water instead.

Here’s how to tell if you’re in the wrong role:

1️⃣ You’re constantly trying to “fix” yourself.
↳ The right job plays to your strengths, not just your ability to adapt.

2️⃣ Your best traits feel like liabilities
↳ What one manager criticizes, another will celebrate.

3️⃣ You’re drained, not challenged
↳ Growth is hard, but the right role energizes you, even when it pushes you.

Maybe you're not bad at your job.

You're just in the wrong one.

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Your team doesn’t need another meeting—

They need to feel valued.

Appreciation costs nothing. But it means everything.

5 simple ways to let your team know they matter:

1. Listen fully during 1-on-1s.
↳ Put the laptop and phone away. Show them their voice matters.

2. Celebrate their wins.
↳ Big or small, recognition goes a long way.

3. Invest in their growth.
↳ Ask about their goals. Help them get there.

4. Say “Thank you” often.
↳ And mean it. Gratitude fuels connection.

5. Treat them like people, not just employees.
↳ A little empathy can turn a good team into a great one.

Leadership isn’t about authority—

It’s about making your team feel heard and valued.

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♻️ Repost to remind leaders everywhere: appreciation goes a long way.
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