People in any organization can do things that are valuable in some way, shape or form to the organization. But if what they do is not valued by people who can mold their future, then they are just not getting it right. They aren't putting their attention where it should be.

You may think what you are doing is valued but if your manager or company leaders don't value what it is you do, you better find a way to convince them that what you do needs to be valued.

Here are a few ways to tell if you are valued:

* You're consistently asked for your opinion: This is one of the easiest ways to tell if what you do is valued. People who aren't valued rarely get asked their opinion about critical decisions. It doesn't mean your opinion is always acted on, but it is certainly part of the consideration. The larger the decisions, the more confident you can be that you are valued by your boss or organizational leaders.

* Your job function is a major part of the business: The role you are currently in or have just moved into is near mission critical to the business. Either by the revenue you are responsible for or are contributing to in the future of the organization.

* If you leave tomorrow, the company would struggle to find a replacement: Some companies may find it difficult to look for a replacement for someone that is valued.
Valued people move the needle in terms of revenue, ideas, customer success, or improving company culture


So, if you can't relate to any of these scenarios, then you might want to step up a bit and show them you've got what they want. The key here is to not just grind away but to work better at improving in your field.

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