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How to Use the Spotlight Effect to Build Influence at Work
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Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive political move at work: voluntarily stepping into difficult, visible assignments — not to show off, but to build reputational capital. They dissect a real case from a mid-sized tech firm where a mid-level product manager turned a failing project into a career-making move by using what psychologists call the 'spotlight effect.' They discuss why playing it safe can actually hurt your political standing, how taking on visible risk signals something deeper to decision-makers, and the one question you should ask before saying yes to a high-profile task. Plus: how to know when a spotlight project is a genuine opportunity versus a setup for failure. The hosts also share a personal behind-the-scenes moment on how listener support helps keep the podcast ad-free.