As you progress in your career, understanding the difference between being useful and being valued is very important. Being useful means that you are good at getting things done in a specific area, so that people above you can delegate that completely. If you’re valued, you’ll likely see a clear path for advancement and development, you might get more strategic roles and involvement in key decisions. I was incredibly useful to the organization, but not necessarily valued, and at some point, I started feeling a sense of stagnation. Are you valued, or just useful?