The Promotion Problem

This segment is all about getting promoted while playing the game of corporate politics, maintaining great relationships, and executing well in your role. In the second half, Kelli and Nolan discuss whether you can get promoted too fast.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:36) What Drives Promotion Obsession?

(01:18) Get Your Foot in the Door, Then Climb the Corporate Ladder

(02:13) The Game of Corporate Politics and Relationships

(04:26) Get Used to the Politics…

(05:21) …But Don’t Be Like a Slimy Car Salesman

(06:21) Advocating for Yourself

(09:10) Sponsor: Attio

(10:05) The Double-Edged Sword of Rapid Promotion

(12:38) Framework for Employee Scaling

(14:51) The Dirty Secret of A Founder Not Doing Well

(16:48) Wrap

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GET IN TOUCH WITH NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDIN

Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/

Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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