How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work

How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
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Now more than ever you need to be an indispensable employee! It's especially consider the current job market and the trends, but now that more and more employees are working from home, employers don't give you that "good guy" or "good gal" break once a benefit of building more camaraderie around the office. More so, don'tcha just wanna be great?! If you're watching this video, I know you do! Take it all in to learn the areas I think you need to focus, the activities that will help, and how to implement them!
Video Chapters:
0:00:00 Welcome and Agenda
0:04:07 Story about Andy 27 year-old
0:17:06 4 Areas to Focus on to Become Indispensable
0:17:35 #1 Expertise, Depth and Breadth
0:17:48 Depth
0:19:15 Breadth
0:21:26 # 2. Overall Skills
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0:27:10 #3. Relationships: Teach + Build Networks
0:28:36 Teach
0:31:06 Build Network
0:34:10 #4 Ideas: Idea Storming
0:36:25 Recap
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[@andylacivita]

Dear Community! I hope you enjoy this full-on vid on becoming a valuable employee! And, please make sure to SUB to the channel for new videos weekly and live office hours Thursday. If you love this type of material and want to stay updated on my latest strategies for job searching and career development, sign up for my weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/JoinAndysEmailList

[@ezpzenterprisesllctennesse4443]

Thank You Andrew! I got my job and start 19 September 2022. My interviewer asked me why I was leaving my small business food truck. When I explained how the past few years have been pretty hard on the food business, I also explained to him that I was a partner with a couple of Mexican Brothers. Not being compensated for the formation of the company, consulting and hours was the basic reason. He chuckled and told me that if I could handle 20 years in the Army and run a successful Mexican restaurant, I would be a great fit. Your videos are wonderful and inspiring. Thanks!

[@andylacivita]

Love it and congrats!!!!!!

[@Penelopa1317]

Great story, it is always paid off to go above and beyond.

[@andylacivita]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@JohnTube2K]

Agee with your indispensable story…. Every time I consulted somewhere when I was at IBM, Dell EMC, CSC, and other consulting firms, I was offered a job by the client to stay and not leave for my next engagement.

[@andylacivita]

Love it John!

[@VIATEXAS]

OMG Andy! #bootcamper here. I’ve watched soooo many of your vids, but this came at the right time for me. I’m working on a project and the four other branches in my company, across the US, are blind in the woods. I’ve been in process of taking my leverage and expertise and sharing with the company. Found the vid at the perfect time. Your bootcamper for life, Mike

[@andylacivita]

Love hearing this my #bootcamper! 👊

[@cynthiathomas5754]

What a great story of integrity, hard work, intelligence and character being rewarded! I had experienced that in one area, but not in my current expertise. Now they don't realize it until it takes 2-3 people to do my job or pay 2x the salary. Many in healthcare have experienced this phenomenon. Hold on to what is right and turn this world around!

[@andylacivita]

Definitely Cynthia!!! 👊👊👊

[@OriginalBadRobotz]

Just got my first major b2b sales job(I've been in the consumer side for 15+ years). Got a huge sign on bonus and double my salary so I really want to make an impression. Thanks

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome and huge congratulations 🍾🎊🎈🎉!!!

[@derrick8224]

Thank you. I watch regularly and truly appreciate your knowledge sharing. Your changing my life for the better

[@andylacivita]

So appreciate you engaging in my work Derrick. Glad it’s helping!!

[@darioaltman]

Started the video - felt your energy - immediately hit like button! I got a job because of you a few months ago - THANK YOU! Andrew! (saludos from Spain!)

[@andylacivita]

Dario!! Appreciate you my friend and congrats on the new job!

[@darioaltman]

@@andylacivita Thanks for the Answer Andy! I follow your advice and, as with all good things, adapt it to my values and way of doing things. I dont go for long hour weeks, I try to work around my life schedule. But that luxury only occurs AFTER I have made myself valuable to the team, and they trust me (not just management, everyone).

[@kalpanabalakrishnam5203]

I wish I discovered you/ your guidance 20 years ago. Great video - thank you 🙏

[@andylacivita]

It’s okay. You found me right when you needed me the most!

[@mitie65]

Can't be handy without Andy. Some refreshment vids for me with a big interview coming up this afternoon that I feel I'm made for. As always, Thank you!

[@andylacivita]

Best of luck Michael! 👊

[@simoneribas4353]

Great video thank you 👌🏻

[@andylacivita]

You’re welcome my dear Simone!!

[@simoneribas4353]

Great story super humble and what i needed to hear to go the extra mile to pleased my boss

[@andylacivita]

Love to hear it and I know you'll do well!

[@nourbus]

Thanks Andy

[@andylacivita]

You’re soooo welcome!!

[@matthewarthur5314]

Great job Mr Andrew 👍

[@andylacivita]

Glad you enjoyed it Matthew!!

[@fsback1965]

Great video segment Andy...and that shirt is you!

[@andylacivita]

Thanks RC!

[@teresitasantiago5906]

About to start a new job in a week. First in a leadership position so im nervous. I find your video so helpful. Thank you!

[@andylacivita]

You got this!!

[@Claire.SageGreenCreative]

Andy I'm so glad I found your channel! I miss working so much. The last year I have been in training in the medical field as a front office patient service representative but I am actively seeking a remote position to protect my health as I have chronic migraines. I have over a decade experience as a temp to hire professional admin assistant and customer service position and always have been a "Jill of all Trades" kind of employee. I am trying to break into a new industry and not getting any nibbles but know I will be a great fit especially as an empath, I can really help customers be calm and informative of their upcoming medical appointments so I feel I can be of service to them. I'm not willing to give up remote position however because my health is very important to me. But I have so much experience to offer them I'm just having trouble communicating that experience to potential hiring managers. I feel stuck but I know I can be so valuable to them. This video helped thank you! But wondering if you had any guidance to career changers with a positive heart how to get the income we deserve as hard working professionals.

[@andylacivita]

Claire, check out my Career Changing Tips Playlist. You have a few extra steps, here's of the video than can help you, The Fastest Way to Successfully Change Careers! Good luck!👍

[@Claire.SageGreenCreative]

@@andylacivita thanks so much Andy! I will check out the playlist. I've been seeking work since May and starting to go crazy without a job lol thanks for such great content. Cheers 🥂

[@steveperry6047]

Andy, another solid video! Thanks. What would you recommend be some possible strategies/solutions to the following: *in relation to being indispensible 1) Not being agile enough. I.e. Prioritising rigour over faster paced work. 2) Being the grit in an oyster and challenging Snr stakeholders about risk, where ego's are present. The aim is to be indispensable but tackle these two approaches that could end up contributing towards "dispensable"

[@andylacivita]

Steve, what you were citing is going to be specific to the company. I would consider those more related to the cultural values and traits an employer wants. Meaning, one employer might want versatility, and another employer want somebody to be very process oriented. Evaluate those traits in the interviewing process to determine which one the employer favors!

[@steveperry6047]

@@andylacivita thanks for the clarity, this seems to make a lot of sense. It's not easy though, trying to get future employers to be transparent when sadly what some say is not what some do.

[@welcome2behappy]

Thank you Andy! I still need to see that dress though!

[@andylacivita]

You’re so welcome!!!

[@AbbasHashmigcc]

Hi Andrew, I have two questions, do you provide an installment program, please? Secondly, how do you handle the question after meeting the C Suite leader "tell me where do you fit in our organization, tell me what you want to do?" Should I craft my own JD ?

[@andylacivita]

Abbas, I do not offer payment plans, I think some vendors such as PayPal do. For any questions, regarding my programs please email my team at, [e-mail] For your second question, watch this video on lack of clarity, This One Mistake Kills Your Entire Job Search. Good Luck!

[@frufrubb45]

So being the person they come to when need help is a good sign ? And been told that everyone likes me for my personality!? I WORK in a team , but our tasks are spread across the board, I dont ask questions no need to be hold by hand, figuring out my stuff alone amd do it faster then others, is that a good sign too!?

[@andylacivita]

Yes!!

[@cjones4047]

im all of the above 2 peas in a pot

[@sakinamaryamkarim3567]

You're 6'5 😲 the stool makes you look just under 6'😅 And wow, you said "93, a long time ago", I was born in 92! You make me sound old😄😅 Thank you for another Excellent video! Love your backstory!

[@andylacivita]

LOL! I wish I was 6'5", but I know you meant 5'6". 🤣 And, thank YOU for engaging in my work SAKINA and glad you enjoyed it!

[@500stoney]

1993????? maybe 1939😆

[@mo00000]

Unfortunately this culture isn’t special anymore, you can easily work 50-60+ hours a week owning projects and running the show in your 20’s and management don’t give a crap. In 2022 not 1995

[@andylacivita]

Interesting perspective. I don’t find that to be the case but I appreciate you engaging in my work and commenting. I’m also sorry to hear that’s what you’re experiencing.

[@darioaltman]

Management will not "give a crap" probably because you dont have the exposure right now. They probably give a crap about your manager, who is likely to be delivering all good news in person, about how he is managing a great team of 20 somethings owning projects and working 60 hours a week! You need not only performance but also exposure! Get yourself out there! All the best!

[@cjones4047]

exposure well said

[@500stoney]

Unfortunately there is no such thing as making yourself “indispensable”…period, end of story…aside from being your own boss. The next best thing you can do is to be related to your boss

[@andylacivita]

Interesting perspective