Hey Puzzle People,
It has been just over 4 months since I left Textio. This has been the longest I did not work for a single organization since I was 16. All of my jobs in the last 15 years has been because someone has called me with a need. And it was because they new about me, my message, my work and my impact from following me online. On Monday, we set the stage: Visibility isn’t optional it's executive currency. Today, it’s about tactical execution at the highest levels. Because being good at your job is table stakes being seen as strategic, influential, and indispensable? That's the game you’re playing now.
I can help.
🎁 Your Paid Subscribers -Only Executive Treasure Chest is Open
Crafted exclusively for ambitious leaders, your playbook includes:
Frameworks for developing an executive personal brand.
Proven strategies for visibility in high-stakes environments.
Scripts for authentic and powerful self-advocacy.
Templates to strategically engage with senior stakeholders.
Visibility trackers and checklists to keep you accountable and influential.
🚩 Visibility Reality Check for Executives
Ask yourself honestly:
Can your CEO or board easily articulate your key contributions?
Are your strategic insights consistently recognized by senior peers?
Does your reputation extend clearly beyond your immediate team?
If you're uncertain or uncomfortable answering these questions, you’re in the right place.
What I’m Working On: Hotdog Validation™
For HR Tech Founders, CEOs & Leaders
I’m tired of seeing great HR tech buried under layers of hype, buzzwords, and impossible promises. And let’s be honest so are you.
That’s why I created Hotdog Validation™, a straightforward, no-BS way to separate genuine HR tech innovation from empty hype.
🌭 Hotdog / Not Hotdog™—Yes, Really.
Think of this as your "Real or Hype?" framework for HR tech. (If you know the meme, you get it.)
Real Innovation (Hotdog): Clear ROI, transparent features, proven use cases.
Empty Hype (Not Hotdog): Buzzwords, vague promises, zero actual results.
Our validation is practical and thorough claim analysis, real-world testing, and empirical measurement, topped off with a clear, actionable report. No fluff, just facts.
🔍 Why Should You Care?
Credibility Boost: Instantly build trust with HR buyers.
Sharper Positioning: Clearly communicate your value proposition.
Market Visibility: Get your validated product seen by thousands of HR professionals.
⚙️ How It Works:
Claim Analysis: Are your promises real or hype?
Scenario Testing: Does it actually work in the real HR world?
Empirical Validation: Measure true effectiveness, accuracy, fairness.
Expert Reporting: Practical insights and clear recommendations from someone who’s been both buyer and vendor.
Who needs validation?
Any HR tech leader or founder who’s tired of spending budget on tech that doesn’t deliver, or struggling to convince skeptical HR teams to believe in their product.
Ready to put your product to the test?
(Yes, we’ll talk real results—and no, I won’t actually grill you.)
Workshop Deep-Dive: Three Pillars of Executive-Level Visibility
Visibility at the executive level requires intentional, ongoing strategies:
① Executive Branding: Your Strategic Narrative
Your story needs to communicate clarity, confidence, and value at all times.
Action Step:
Draft your personal “executive elevator pitch”:Who you are professionally
The strategic impact you deliver
The unique perspective you bring to your company or industry
→ Find the complete framework and a clear template in your Visibility Playbook.
② Strategic Amplification: Showcase Your Executive Wins
High-impact visibility is never about boasting—it’s about strategically highlighting outcomes.
Action Step:
Identify one strategic accomplishment from the past quarter (project, goal, metric).
Share it this week through a strategic channel:Internal Leadership meetings
LinkedIn (with strategic positioning)
An executive briefing
→ Scripts for authentic executive-level sharing included in your Playbook.
③ Executive Alliances: Cultivate Senior Champions
Visibility is magnified by influential relationships and alliances.
Action Step:
Select two influential stakeholders within or beyond your company.
Intentionally connect this week—offer insights, support, or recognition first.
Potential stakeholders:
A senior leader in a complementary department
An executive mentor
A key industry influencer
🛠️ The 1% Executive Visibility Hack
Immediately update your LinkedIn headline to reflect your strategic impact clearly and succinctly:
"I help [who] achieve [specific outcome] by [strategic action]"
🎤 Final Mic Drop:
Executive visibility isn't just career management it's strategic positioning. If you're not managing your executive presence, someone else is. Own your narrative.
Friday, we’ll share executive-level visibility success stories, address roadblocks unique to senior leaders, and set a clear path for long-term strategic influence. See you Friday!
Your Friend,
Jackye