242 - The 3 Simple Tips How I Got Promoted 5 Times in 8 Years
Unlock the secrets to rapid career advancement with three simple tips that led to five promotions in 8 years. Discover strategies for building rapport, supporting leadership, and delivering extraordinary results in this insightful episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland.
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How I Got Promoted Five Times in 8 Years: The Three Simple Tips
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving rapid career growth can seem like an elusive goal. However, it is possible with the right strategies. In this episode of The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland, I share three straightforward yet powerful tips that enabled me to move from working on construction sites to becoming a global manager in just eight years.
The first key to success is building rapport with the manager of your manager. Developing a professional relationship with your manager’s superior not only expands your network but also positions you as a trustworthy and capable individual. When upper management knows and trusts you, they’re more likely to support your growth.
Secondly, it’s crucial to let your manager shine. By helping your manager succeed, you establish yourself as a valuable team player who is invested in the overall success of the team. This approach ensures that your efforts are recognized and appreciated, which is essential for career progression.
The third tip is perhaps the most critical—delivering extraordinary results. Consistently going above and beyond in your role will not only catch the attention of your direct manager but also the attention of higher-ups. When both your manager and their superior recognize your exceptional contributions, promotions often follow.
By implementing these three tips—building rapport with upper management, supporting your manager’s success, and consistently delivering outstanding results—you too can accelerate your career advancement. This episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you navigate the path to promotion and achieve your professional goals.
Tune in to The Daily Hint with Jens Heitland to learn how these strategies can work for you.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction: My Promotion Journey
00:12 Tip 1: Build Rapport with Higher Management
00:16 Tip 2: Let Your Manager Shine
00:21 Tip 3: Deliver Extraordinary Results
00:31 Conclusion: The Path to Promotion
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Transcript:
Here are three simple tips on how I got promoted five times in just eight years.
Starting on construction sites and ending up as a global manager in a corporation.
The first one is to build rapport with the manager of your manager.
The second one is, to let your manager shine. Support this person to grow.
And the third is, to deliver extraordinary results so that these two people, your manager and the manager of your manager, recognize it.
And once you're doing these three things, you are going to be promoted. Believe me.