Alli Peck argues that working harder alone does not win promotions; instead, promotions come from demonstrating leadership. She advises focusing less on individual hard work and more on delegation, planning, strategic and big-picture thinking as the path to advancement.
If you want to get promoted, stop working so hard. I know this sounds counterintuitive, but people don't get promoted for how hard they work. They get promoted for exhibiting leadership skills. In order to get that promotion, start focusing on delegating, planning and strategy and big picture thinking.
Change Your Career Without Leaving Your Job: Podcast Episode with Darcy Eikenberg
