Learning to Be Promotable

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