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Leaders who are authentic, compassionate, and vulnerable have the power to transform organizations. No matter the level in an organization — CEO, team lead, or project manager — being an authentic leader starts with building relationships, then fostering trust and confidence in people to inspire them to work hard.

The movie Big Eyes tells the true story of Artist Walter Keane and his wife, Margaret. In the late 1950s and early '60s, Walter Keane achieved unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs.

Our mindset and our habit of being invisible can undermine our efforts to increase our presence. It would be best if you noticed when your voice tells you not to raise your profile. You then need to understand that while the voices think they are helping you, they are holding you back, and you need to act.

The first step in curating your career is understanding that you control your career and can take steps to create the type of career you want. This means investing in yourself, which means time and perhaps money.

Many of us are satisfied with what we have, when we really want and can achieve so much more. We settle for being solo contributors, counsel, or non-equity partners when we want more. When I had these self-limiting beliefs, they were out of fear of failing and getting judged for trying to learn new skills. And I was frustrated. Here are some of my tips for thinking bigger in your career.

The studies show that more optimistic people have better results and excellent job satisfaction. They are also more resilient. You also have a more positive impact on the people you work with.