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Taking control of your career | Ethan Evans (Amazon)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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The Magic Loop: 5 Steps to Grow Your Career

The Magic Loop is a five-step process that can help individuals grow their careers, even in challenging work environments. The first step involves performing one's current job well and addressing any performance issues through communication with the manager. Step two is asking the manager how to provide assistance, which can help build a stronger relationship. Step three emphasizes fulfilling the manager's requests, even if they are not preferred tasks. This sets the stage for step four, where individuals can align their career goals with ways to assist the manager, showing a willingness to contribute to the organization's success. The insight here is that managers are more likely to support employees who have supported them, creating a reciprocal and beneficial relationship.

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