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Turns out, quiet excellence doesn’t get you promoted
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I used to think working harder was the key to getting promoted. I kept the computer network running. Stayed late. Came in early. Answered the 2 a.m. support calls. Made sure no one ever had to say, “The system’s down.” |
Ted Prodromou
Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.
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