How to Release an Untapped Innovation Funnel in Your Business

Remove the fear of sharing in public from your employees

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As a manager at a high growth tech company, I didn’t put my work out in public. I was afraid of mis-representing the company or my team.

I was afraid to put my ideas and reflections on any social media channel for fear of losing my job over an opinion or an observation.

I shared the occasional “look at this awesome thing my company did” or that I was hiring, but rarely did I share reflections on my actual work.

I played it safe or just didn’t play.

Now that I have stepped away from the corporate environment for a minute, I have slowly dipped my toe in the water. I talk about what I am working on and what is important to me. I share ideas as I have them. I welcome the feedback and the new connections.

I can feel the momentum swinging. I am becoming more confident in my voice. I express my opinions and observations.

Beat fear with practice

Anxiety still whispers in my ear. Telling me not to be open or risk public shaming and adverse consequences. It’s a battle I’m fighting.