Team, I was on a call yesterday, and somebody asked me my #1 advice for getting promoted quickly. My answer often changes depending on the circumstance, but this ONE thing will work in every situation, and every level. The answer - be solutions oriented. Check out this quick Loom video I created where I explain more. What do you think? (Comment below) Am I wrong, do you think there is something more important? Reminder: Be on the lookout for a coaching call invite, the calendar has been filling up and I love spending time with you learning about your challenges and helping you break through them.

If you want to get promoted at work, you have to consider the approach of marketing yourself recruiters. If nobody knows your exist, how csn they find you? Afraid of what people might think. Afraid that you have nothing new to share. Let me tell you, posting on LI will open doors you didn’t even know existed. When you have options you have leverage. Remember, LinkedIn is by far the biggest platform for job seekers and recruiters in the world. Let me know what questions your have about LinkedIn below. Pro tip 1 - write your first post. Pro tip 2 - your first post will suck, so just get the suck out of the way. Pro tip 3 - observe others and ask questions. How can I help you? Roger PS. Notice anything about my graph?

I’m currently in the process of completing my doctoral degree. My research is in the area of manager and employee relationships. Here is a quick summary of a great Harvard Business Review article I think you will enjoy. When it comes to relationships with leaders, it’s clear that a good relationship boosts motivation and performance. But what about mixed feelings? Recent research reveals that ambivalence towards your boss can be more damaging than outright dislike. Ambivalent relationships—marked by both positive and negative feelings—can lead to lower job performance. This is because such relationships create cognitive inconsistency, leading to stress and anxiety at work. To combat this, leaders should: 1. Understand Relationship Perceptions: Leaders need to recognize how employees truly feel about their relationship. 2. Foster Positivity: Focus on positive interactions and address negative instances clearly. 3. Encourage Team Support: Promote a supportive team environment to help employees manage ambivalence. In summary, mixed feelings towards leaders can significantly impact job performance. By addressing and improving these relationships, leaders can help their teams thrive. https://hbr.org/2018/06/feeling-ambivalent-about-your-boss-hurts-your-performance-even-more-than-disliking-them?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=facebook&tpcc=orgsocial_edit

"I can’t believe she wrote that; it’s so unprofessional to speak to me like that,” a young professional named Emma told me, clearly frustrated. Emma was working on an important project, and someone on her team, Jason, was not pulling their weight. A follow-up email led to a delayed and snarky reply, escalating into tense exchanges across emails, texts, and Teams messages. Does this sound familiar? It’s a common issue in the workplace, often caused by miscommunication through email. I advised Emma to pick up the phone and call Jason. Initially hesitant, she gave it a try. During their call, Jason explained he was dealing with personal issues and had misunderstood her tone. Emma shared the urgency of the project. They quickly realized it was a misunderstanding. From that day on, Emma and Jason spoke more frequently, significantly improving their work relationship and effectiveness. What used to take countless emails could now be settled in a quick call. The art of the phone call is dying as we rely more on digital communication. However, if you want to accelerate your career, you need to be comfortable enough to pick up the phone and talk to people—clients, colleagues, and even your boss. A two-minute phone call can save many email exchanges and strengthen relationships. Emma’s story is a perfect example. By simply calling Jason, she turned a potentially toxic work relationship into a collaborative and effective partnership. Is the art of a phone call at work dying? What are your thoughts?

How did your week go? Did you achieve your goals or just go through the motions? If you cannot answer the questions above directly, then you haven’t developed a system to master your week. 6 days ago, I ask the following - see post Successful people develop systems to achieve more in less time. The simple act of clearly identifying priorities, putting a plan in place (usually the when), executing as planned and then reflecting on the plan is one of the most powerful systems to form. Sometimes the simple things are the hardest. Is this something you would like to learn, or do you already have this in place consistently? Comment below. https://www.skool.com/success-systems/do-you-have-a-plan-this-week?p=31c4a3bb