How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1115: How to Earn and Keep Your Next Promotion with Mark Thompson
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Dec 4, 2025 Mark Thompson, a globally recognized authority on CEO succession and executive readiness, shares invaluable insights on preparing for leadership roles. He emphasizes humility and curiosity as key traits for success, urging listeners to ask how they can support their bosses. Mark discusses the importance of aligning with stakeholders and continuously seeking feedback. He also highlights the necessity of broadening one’s skill set and experiences to build a strong reputation. Ultimately, readiness is a continuous practice, not a one-time achievement.
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Treat Promotion Like A Strategic Project
- Map a plan and treat earning a promotion like your biggest project.
- Get feedback from loving critics and your boss, then put the plan in motion.
Ask How To Make Your Boss Succeed
- Ask your boss directly, "What could I be doing to make your life easier?".
- Prioritize the answers and act on them to earn disproportionate goodwill.
Promotion Is A Learning Opportunity
- Promotions aren't rewards for past work but opportunities to learn new ways to contribute.
- Humility and curiosity about what the next role requires make you significantly more promotable.
