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Adapted from Harvard Business Review Blog: If you want to become a leader, don't wait for the fancy title or the corner
office. You can begin to act, think, and communicate like a leader long before
that promotion. Even if you're still several levels down and someone else is
calling all the shots, there are numerous ways to demonstrate your potential
and carve your path to the role you want.
Not only does the planning help you develop the necessary skills and
leadership presence, it also increases your chances of getting the promotion
because people will already recognize you as a leader. The key is to take on
opportunities now, regardless of your tenure or role. Here are several ways to
start laying the groundwork.
1. Knock your responsibilities out of the park
No matter how big your ambitions, don't let them distract you from excelling in
your current role. Focus on the present as much as — or more than — the future.
"You always need to take care of today's business so that nobody — peers,
direct reports, or those above you — questions your performance." That's
the first step to getting ahead.
2. Help your boss succeed
"You have to execute on your boss's priorities too". "Show her
that you're willing to pick up the baton on important projects." "Lean
more towards yes than no" whenever your boss asks you to help with
something
