I’ve lead teams between 20-100.

It was complex and overwhelming at first, but I found secret weapon.

The Do or Delegate system was what I used to dominate.

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Think of it like an updated Eisenhower Matrix.

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How to get promoted

When I turned 30, I decided it was time to stop drinking and get focused.

At the time, I was working in a call center with over 700 employees. While there were many opportunities, it was easy to get lost in the mix. I knew I had potential, but others saw my past and judged me through that lens.

People heard stories about who I was when I was drinking and saw me that way. I had a perception issue. I was confident I would excel as a manager, but the people making hiring decisions didn’t share that confidence.

So, I learned to flip the script, and my career took off. Here’s what helped me get promoted six times in five years:

Perception is Reality

How you talk, act, dress, and show up in meetings matters. You don’t need to mimic those around you or be someone you’re not, but you do need to be intentional.

If people are going to take a chance on you and put you in a position to make an impact, they need to see that you take what you do seriously. Think about how professional athletes prepare before a game. They don’t just show up and wing it—they follow a routine to ensure they perform at their best. You need to do the same with your career.

Be a professional.

You Need an Advocate

Advocates show up for you in rooms where you aren’t invited yet. You can’t ask someone to be your advocate; you have to give people reasons to advocate for you.

You do this by:

• Making your goals public

• Being open to feedback

• Talking about your results

Making Your Goals Public

If you don’t know where you’re going, nobody can help you get there. If your mentors don’t know where you’re going, they can’t help you either.

Make sure the people who make decisions in your organization know where you’re headed and what kind of opportunities you’re looking for. Share your goals in team meetings, one-on-one sessions with managers, or any relevant forums. This keeps you top of mind for future opportunities.

Talking About Your Results

Getting promoted is a lot easier when you’re performing at a high level. You also need to be able to talk about how you’re getting your results.

Be proactive in finding opportunities to get in front of high-level people at your company. Know your numbers and be able to articulate how you’re achieving your results.

Use the Situation-Action-Outcome (SAO) framework:

• Situation: “This is where we were. This is what was happening on our team before we made the changes.”

• Action: “This is what we did.”

• Outcome: “This was the result.”

Often, the outcome is the piece most commonly left out. Don’t leave this out! You’ll build credibility by giving yourself credit for the hard work you’re putting in.

Is That It?

There are always nuances to growing a career in any organization. But if you aren’t already doing these things well, now you know where to start.

If you think something else is holding you back, reply to this email and let me know. I’ll always help however I can.