The 9 Core Wins

What Changed

Your work is no longer invisible or delayed.

You'll Know It Happened When

• People reference your work without prompting
• You're looped in earlier
• Your name comes up before you speak

What Changed

Your contributions are explicitly attributed to you.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Your name is attached to ideas in meetings or docs
• Others repeat your framing with attribution
• Leadership associates outcomes directly with you

What Changed

Your voice carries weight without justification.

You'll Know It Happened When

• You aren't asked to explain yourself
• Decisions follow your recommendation
• People pause when you speak

What Changed

You gain proximity to decision-making.

You'll Know It Happened When

• You're included in pre-meetings
• You're asked for input before decisions
• You have informal access to leaders

What Changed

You control the story told about your work and trajectory.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Others use your language to describe your role
• Your ambition is understood (not speculated about)
• You are described as "ready" or "strategic"

What Changed

Your time and energy are treated as scarce.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Fewer low-value asks land on your plate
• You say no without consequence
• Your availability is assumed to be limited

What Changed

Someone with power advocates for you without being asked.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Your name is mentioned in rooms you're not in
• Someone pushes for you to get an opportunity
• Doors open without you knocking

What Changed

Certain dynamics no longer apply to you.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Chad's behavior stops affecting outcomes
• Wendy's approval becomes irrelevant
• Politics bounce off instead of sticking

What Changed

Progress compounds instead of resetting.

You'll Know It Happened When

• Wins build on each other
• You're offered things instead of chasing them
• Effort-to-impact ratio improves dramatically