Learning to Be Promotable

Learn what to do and say in order to put yourself on the promotion track, as well as when and how to ask for the promotion.

Introduction

• Learn what you need to get promoted

1. Promotable Behavior

• Hit deadlines, communicate, connect the dots to get promoted
• Be timely, truly connect, help others to be promotable
• Know when to step up and step down
• Develop and care for yourself outside of the office
• Dial into leadership language
• Understand the business you're in

2. Promotable Communication

• Communicate effectively to get promoted
• Create and lead supporters
• Engage your peers
• Be concise, strategic, helpful when corresponding with boss
• Make a positive impression on senior leadership

3. Tough Situations: Failures, Wins, and Change

• Frame your wins for maximum impact
• Own a failure, even if it wasn't your fault
• Respond to change with flexibility
• Manage a terrible boss
• Cultivate productive relationships with your peers

4. When and How to Ask for the Promotion

• Identify promotable conditions
• Ask for a promotion
• Bounce back after rejection
• Accept your promotion the right way

Conclusion

• Be intentional to drive your career forward