Level Up with Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP)

The Magic Loop: 5 Steps To Get Promoted Faster

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Jul 30, 2020
Learn about the magic loop for career growth, pushing for a promotion, the power of sharing good news on LinkedIn, the future of LinkedIn as an advertising platform, and showcasing ambition through volunteer work.
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ADVICE

Earn Trust By Excelling First

  • Do your current job well before asking for growth opportunities so you are an asset, not a problem.
  • Ask your boss how you are doing, thank them, fix any feedback, then proceed to ask how you can help more.
INSIGHT

Helping Your Boss Is Valuable Because It’s Rare

  • Bosses rarely receive offers of help, so volunteering creates rare value and visibility.
  • Selfishness motivates managers: helping them gets you opportunities because it reduces their workload.
ADVICE

Volunteer To Remove Your Boss's Worries

  • Ask your boss "How can I help?" so they can remove a worry from their list.
  • If they give you work, do it well and be willing to follow through within reason.
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