Hit a plateau? Promotions not coming as fast as you want? Turbocharge your flight into the corporate stratosphere.
Seek out mentors beyond your chain of command, too -- leaders in organizations outside your department or your company. They can be your ambassadors to the world for your next career step. For instance:
- Get involved. Help to lead organizations ranging from your professional trade organization to your political party to your church or temple’s board of directors. You’ll meet potential mentors.
- Write an article. In particular, interview the top people in an area that interests you. If you talk with enough of these potentates, you’ll find some who like you.
- Befriend corporate headhunters. Every big headhunting firm has a specialist in your goals. Invite her to speak to your trade organization, refer a talented colleague to her, and even ask her about her own goals and dreams. If you can help her, she’ll be happy to help you.
These actions will change your career from an organization-chart box to a jet on the rise.
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