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do you get anxious talking about promotions with your managers? 🫣🙋🏼♀️ here are 4 questions to ask your manager when you start talking to them about promotions: ⚡️ what are the differences in responsibilities for my current role and the role I want to achieve? ⚡️Is there a cap at how many people can be promoted to this position in a year at our company? ⚡️ what are the opportunities I need to work on before I am ready to be promoted? ⚡️what does an average timeline look like for this promotion? share what you need help with for our next #MentorshipMonday 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 🏷️ #supplychain #personaldevelopment #management

Ready to move up? How do you get promoted? Build your visibility across all facets of the company/organization and then outside those walls in professional/ industry circles. Promotions get awarded to those who are being championed in rooms where decisions are being made (generally without the person present or knowing). WHO and how many are speaking up for you when you are not there? Let me know if you want help.

Are you struggling to get to the next career step? Managers can play a major role in designing motivating and meaningful jobs. When I worked for Finland’s largest private employer co-op retail S-ryhmä / S Group with 40,000 employees, I had the same manager for all 8 years: Marjaana Saarikoski. Marjaana led our team, Partner relations, and the Membership & Loyalty program of 2.5 million customer-owners. She was and still is an exceptional leader! As my Line Manager, she invited me to cross-functional working groups from the very beginning, trusted me with autonomy, guided me whenever needed, and, most importantly, set achievable goals. When I graduated from Haaga-Helia School of Vocational Teacher Education in 2014, she changed my role to fit my updated skills and career dreams better. What a promotion! When I moved from Finland to Denmark in 2016 and needed to make the decision to leave my dream job and career at S-Group, do you know what she did? She helped me to network with people at the consumer co-op Coop Danmark! That’s next-level care! I hope everyone has a manager like Marjaana who cares about your happiness and your success, your career and your life. In addition to Marjaana, I've been fortunate to have had amazing managers over the years: Susanna Lehtomäki, Riitta Riekkinen, Kaj Oksanen, Steen Christensen, Birgitte Kjær Holm, Christoffer Axelsen, Jane Birkegaard Thomsen - you are all superstars! If you’re struggling to take the next step in your career: ➡️Share your career goals and dreams with your managers ➡️ Say out loud how you see yourself growing and can help the company grow ➡️ Stay motivated, positive and keep learning This is the only way to see if they care your success and want to help you to the next level. Is this easier said than done? #careergoals #growth #growbusiness #leadership

Want the inside scoop on promotions? 🤫 It's not always about who's been there the longest... Our recent Kahilla Q3 Member data dive revealed a clear pattern among those recently promoted: ➡ They went above and beyond: They initiated and pitched projects beyond their core responsibilities. ➡ They stood out from the crowd: Their unique skills and contributions made them more than just "hard workers." ➡ They actively sought growth: They proactively requested additional training and development opportunities. ✅ The takeaway? Leadership-potential employees don't just put their heads down and grind. They build a strong personal brand that gets them noticed for the right reasons. Feeling overlooked? It's not too late! Start by taking initiative, showcasing your unique value, and demonstrating your commitment to growth. And don't be afraid to voice your ambitions! Remember- your manager is not a mind reader! Remember, visibility is key to career advancement. 🚀 #careeradvice #promotions #personalbranding #leadership #growthmindset

How do you pinpoint the qualities that make you a standout employee and successfully pitch them to your leadership? The best way I feel is to identify two to three passion statements that you love in your job, for example, 'I love executing projects where I can see the direct outcome of my efforts and make the lives around me more accessible, and I'm passionate about developing and growing a team.' Identify what your passions are and what that's going to mean for you and your brand. Exhibit competency across various projects and teams, volunteer to work on big-impact projects that will allow you to showcase the skills that you're building, and have regular meetings with your leadership about not only your current skills but your career objectives and where you want to go.   Think of it like sales. I can tell you a million things about this pen and why you want to buy it, or I can say, "This is my favorite pen, and I use it all the time." I put it in my pocket, and suddenly you want to know more about the pen. Self-advocacy is not walking into your boss’ office and giving them a laundry list of things you're good at. Showcase the best parts of yourself and ensure your manager wants to see more of those skills. Then, say "I deserve a promotion in the next 6-12 months. I have shown you my competencies by doing these three things. Is there anything else you need to see from me in this time frame to make this possible?" They are filling in the blanks. You're not demanding a promotion or skirting around the issue and hoping it happens.   

As I celebrate a year at Liberty Life Botswana 🥰 This has been both exciting and challenging. Transitioning from the role of an individual contributor to a leader managing a team of 50 direct sales agents has brought valuable insights. Here are the 5 things I learned throughout the journey 1. Sales is Sales -Sales is a numbers game, whether you’re managing a team or doing it yourself. The measurable nature of sales means that performance is objective. Numbers don't lie, and non-performance is evident regardless of whether you are a leader or an individual contributor. 2. Lead with Clarity and intentionality - As a leader, it's crucial to ensure your salespeople understand their contributions clearly. They need to see how their efforts contribute to the overall ecosystem and its sustainability. Helping them structure their day and understand key levers is essential. There is no mastery without understanding these fundamentals. My boss would say be Deliberate and Intentional 🏹 3. Your Boss is Always at Work -Transitioning to a leadership role has revealed that bosses are indeed focused on improving conditions and making decisions that benefit the organization. What might have seemed like favoritism towards management is actually about enhancing work conditions and making strategic decisions, even if it takes time to see the impact. 4. Leadership Requires Professional Interaction, Not Friendships -Friendships can blur the lines of leadership and diminish accountability. It's important to maintain professional interactions to uphold clear leadership boundaries and ensure accountability. 5. Culture … a topic for another day 🫶🏾

Which category does your manager ? 🎯 #Category 01: The manager who feels stronger with new team members joining and makes the new team members feel special. #Category 02: The manager who feels insecure with new team members joining and begins to see them as a threat.

Hi LinkedIn Community, I have been on here for over a year and apart from a couple of reshared recruitment posts and like/love/celebrate emojis, you have heard nothing from me, and to be honest I have been very comfortable with that. Because posting on social media - business and employment-focused or not - is not something I find comfortable.... So, you may wonder why I am publishing for the first time now, and the reason is actually quite simple: I believe that a certain level of discomfort is necessary for growth, so I constantly challenge myself to jump into new and uncomfortable experiences and learn from them. Growth and learning are key topics in my life, so my goal is to use this platform to share my thoughts, maybe even inspire others to leave their own comfort zones behind and, of course, to learn a great deal from you. During my 20+ years at ALDI SÜD, as a Buying Director and now Director for People & Culture in International Buying, I've been fortunate enough to cross paths with lots of fascinating people, each bringing their unique perspectives and insights 💡. From those I've hired or mentored to leaders who have inspired me, one thing stands out to me: the power of people and teamwork. I'm passionate about empowering people and creating environments where everyone can excel. What can you expect from me? I intend to share my thoughts and learnings in the field of People & Culture and Buying 🛒, mentorship programs, skills development initiatives and new ways of working. I hope to engage in inspiring conversations and see where it takes us.  If you're in the Buying industry or interested in topics like growth mindset, people and culture, let's connect! 🙌 But first, have you recently deliberately embarked on an uncomfortable journey? What does it look and feel like? #WeAreALDI #PeopleandCulture #Learning #Buying #Growth 

In my many years of leadership, I've noticed that there is a working/repetitive formula that always yields results within my team: Motivate your team members to be their best-> Let them Grow into their role-> Acknowledge their achievements-> Provide Education that will enhance their abilities-> Create opportunities that show their ability to handle new Responsibility -> 🗣️Reward their hard work (Promote, Pay Bonuses, Create new positions)

A gratifying yet eye-opening moment in my career was being rewarded for my work and given a substantial raise. My manager said, “This is long overdue.” He was absolutely right. My contributions made a notable impact on revenue, yet my efforts were not recognized, while others were acknowledged for their success. I learned two valuable lessons from this experience. #1: Your work does not always speak for itself in product marketing. Much of the work is behind the scenes, and it is often the juice that powers successful marketing and sales. Become comfortable and skilled with the art of self-promotion. Even if recognition is not your primary source of motivation, it is essential to your brand and career advancement. #2: As a manager, avoid being professionally tone-deaf. Lead your team with empathy. If team recognition is long overdue, you have failed them.