HOW TO GET PROMOTED: 3 SECRET SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Regardless of your career path, getting a promotion is often a
professional goal. Being recognized and landing a promotion can
provide a variety of perks such as more money, increased
influence and more control over your daily routine.
So how do you land that promotion? It comes down to building
key skills such as self-development, listening and communication.
Fortunately, online learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning can
help you develop these skills to get to the next level in your career.
Here are a few secrets to taking the reins and getting noticed —
and promoted — in your career.
1. Prove that you’re capable of self-development
The difference between being a “high-potential employee” versus
a “high-performing employee” means everything to your
advancement, and to the company where you work. While a highperforming
employee does their job well, their performance
review will look similar from year to year, revealing little about
their potential for moving up. A high-potential employee, on the
other hand, shows a willingness to push themselves to learn new
skills, take on more responsibilities and be open to lateral moves
— especially if that means mastering new abilities.
How do you become a high-potential employee? Demonstrate
your capacity for self-development by actively soliciting feedback
from others to learn how you can grow and improve, and
proactively take on opportunities to increase your skill set.
2. Be a strong listener
In today’s world, there’s a misconception that dominating the
conversation means you’re a leader, but the opposite is actually
true. Being a good listener is vital to being a strong leader, and a
crucial component to earning that promotion.
By taking the time to understand others’ perspectives, needs and
concerns, you’ll be better prepared to communicate your ideas
and solutions, and to persuade others to come on board. This is
essential to leading, whether it means a small group or an entire
corporation.
Active listening is an art — it is underrated and takes significant
practice to master. Identify a leader in your organization who is a
strong active listener and watch how they lead. You can also
master this skill by taking a course on active listening as part of
your own career development.
3. Communicate with purpose
Boosting your communication skills is critical to being both a
leader and a team player. Demonstrate to your manager and your
team that you know how to address the bigger picture, and show
how your work ties to the overall company strategy. Express your
vision of the larger mission or goals of the organization, as
opposed to getting caught up in the details.
How you express yourself also makes a huge difference. Be
concise, purposeful and confident in your statements. This will
help you build a strong executive presence and build trust among
you and your colleagues.
Don’t wait for a promotion to come to you. Now’s the time to be
proactive and focus on growing your skill set. Show what you’re
learning by actively taking on new challenges and communicating
with purpose and confidence. To learn more about mastering the
skills you need to advance in your career and get that promotion,
visit www.linkedin.com/learning.
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