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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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

Ask Early For Clear Promotion Criteria

  • Ask about promotion criteria as soon as you've delivered measurable value and request a clear description of the next level.
  • Use those expectations to show you've met them and ask if you can move ahead with promotion.
ANECDOTE

Direct Conversation Led To Faster Promotion

  • Ethan told his boss his career mattered and implied he'd look elsewhere if blocked, which led to a promotion in the next review.
  • That direct, respectful escalation changed his manager's behavior and accelerated his advancement.
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