HR BESTIES HR Besties: How to Get Promoted: Career Advice Straight from HR
Aug 27, 2025
Explore cringe corporate language like 'hit the ground running' and why clear expectations matter. Uncover essential tips for career promotion from the hot topic of what truly defines success! Discover how to make yourself indispensable while balancing the risk of being pigeonholed. Learn the importance of communicating your career goals and developing cross-functional networks. The hosts share humorous insights and key strategies to elevate your career, reminding you that good performance alone won't cut it!
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Award Night Gone Wrong
- Leigh recounts a company awards gala where a laid-off top performer, 'Jerry', was announced for an award while not invited to attend.
- The moment exposed leadership disconnect and terrified teammates, summed up as 'Justice for Jerry.'
Make Others' Lives Easier
- Ashley advises to make other people's lives easier by anticipating context and delivering formatted work or drafts.
- This small habit makes you indispensable and increases promotion chances.
Define Success On Your Own Terms
- Jamie explains that personal definitions of success change across a career and influence promotion goals.
- Clarify what success and the realities of roles mean to you before chasing titles.