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The vertical dimension—impact—is about how effectively you communicate your contributions to the organization. It's not enough to produce work; you need to tell the story of how your efforts add value. Using a “spreading rice” metaphor, Dave illustrates that professionals must first spread out their work through visibility and impact stories before building upward in influence and responsibility. As he says, “Impact is the vertical axis; without it, your work remains unseen, and promotions stall.”