Motivated employees want to advance in their company no matter how much they love their existing position. Entry level workers and newer employees are often passed over for promotions because managers simply don’t see their potential. Sometimes perfect attendance and completed assignments are not enough to earn a promotion. Employees with average performance can blend into the crowd, remaining in their existing positions longer than desired.
In order to be on track towards a leadership role or promotion, you can follow these tips to stand out in the workplace crowd:
Team first attitude
People often mistake being ambitious with being a lone wolf. However, along with being driven, leaders must be able to collaborate with those around them in order for the group or company as a whole to succeed. For larger projects, try starting up a board with your coworkers to delegate tasks among each other, create a concise plan, and monitor the project as it goes along.