Most of the people you work with are “non-player characters” (NPCs) at work, present but not impactful. They don’t drive change, speak up, or make a difference, they are just there like a background character in a video game. You see them on-screen but when they are gone you forget about them.

Staying in this NPC mode can lead to missed opportunities, stagnant career growth, and a lack of fulfillment in your work life. In the video below I go over 4 strategies you can use to break out of NPC mode and become a main character.

Are you ready to step out of the NPC role and become the main character in your work story?

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What kind of a leader are you? There are 5 types of vulnerable leaders, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what kind of leader you are helps you determine who you should work with, the types of projects you should work on, and how you deal with challenges and opportunities. In my new book, Leading With Vulnerability, I interviewed over 100 CEOs around the world and surveyed nearly 14,000 employees in partnership with DDI.

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