Most of us are looking for guaranteed ways to succeed in our careers, and that means climbing the executive ladder. If you’re not quite sure how you can achieve that, you certainly aren’t alone. Here’s what you should know about the best ways to successfully climb the executive ladder.
Climbing the executive ladder successfully
Be available and reliable
It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? But the thing is, the most memorable part about you as a worker is that you are going to be available and reliable. Need someone to cover an extra job or shift? Volunteer. Looking for someone to take on something new and challenging? Be that person. The whole point is to make yourself indispensable so that your company sees what a valuable asset you are. Now, this doesn’t mean you need to be a welcome mat or rearrange your family and life to accommodate, but make the efforts you are able to so that you are so valuable, they can’t even consider skipping over you for a promotion.
Work with a coach
A business coach is a fantastic ally to have on your side, especially when it comes to the idea of learning from your mistakes and also learning about making positive changes in your work so that you can be a stronger and better employee. A business coach is a specifically trained professional that can understand what your goals are and often give you realistic and practical steps to help you achieve them. For example, a business coach who understands executives will help you understand how to talk about your positive attributes and value with your superiors without coming across as someone who is bragging.
Help your fellow employees
So many people are so focused on the idea of climbing the executive ladder that they forget that part of that climb is going to be showing how much of a leader you are and whether you are a team player. Whether it’s in a tiny way or a big way, reach out to employees around you, especially newbies, and help push them forward. Sure, it seems like you are deliberately helping out the competition, but those higher-ups around you (and those responsible for promotions) aren’t going to see it that way!
Steer clear of the drama
Just like school, you have to stay focused on what you’re looking for. Respectfully detach yourself from office politics and be the “goody-two-shoe” of the office. Are there days where this may be hard? Yes! But, dedication to the job and showing that you can work seamlessly with everyone (since you’re not taking sides or getting involved) will always do you better with those who are above and looking for who to keep and who to toss aside. These factors are much more important than people give them credit for!
When you show your workplace just how valuable and capable you are, regardless of the situation, those factors all come back in your favor when you decide to apply for that executive promotion. Remember that those above you want to see only the best of the best coming up through the ranks. By focusing on these key components, you’ll show them all of the right details and give yourself the best chance at earning a seat around the table of greats within the company.
Contact Team Stetzel at (281) 217-4951 to get that high level executive training and coaching and let us help you climb that ladder of success while still maintaining your life and balance. We offer individual sessions, group sessions, training seminars and even virtual sessions so whether you are right here in South Houston, Texas or states away, we can help you.
