| In light of the current turbulent business and economic | | | | 4. Study your boss, his boss, and the leaders of your |
| times, most people are in survival mode. They are | | | | company and industry. Discover how they got where |
| hoping they do not get fired, and thankful to have a | | | | they did. |
| job. Gratitude is always a good thing. Even in these | | | | 5. Play well with others. Develop relationships with |
| turbulent times, one does not need to lose sight of their | | | | hundreds of colleagues throughout your company and |
| dream, or vision. People will still get promotions, raises, | | | | industry. Be well-known and well-liked. |
| and make lots of money. While there are never any | | | | 6. Be a leader. it's very different than a manager. |
| guarantees, these suggestions for rising to the top hold | | | | 7. Exude enthusiasm. I am always surprised at how |
| just as true in a thriving economy as they do in a | | | | many people say they love their work, with an |
| down economy. | | | | expressionless face. If you love your work, show it. |
| | | | Enthusiasm is infectious; people love to be around it. If |
| 1. Develop a compelling vision for yourself. You can't | | | | you don't love your work, maybe you need to |
| get somewhere if you don't know where you are | | | | reconsider what you are doing? |
| going. Have a clear strong vision of what you believe, | | | | 8. Learn. Always be learning about your industry and |
| who you are, and where you are heading. Write it, | | | | company. What's coming down the road? How does |
| draw it, make a collage, just get it down on paper. | | | | technology impact it? If you think there is nothing new |
| 2. Translate your vision into goals. Choose goals that | | | | to learn about your role, business, or industry, Think |
| are in alignment with your vision. Write down five of | | | | Again! |
| the goals that will turn your vision into reality | | | | 9. Become indispensable. Have the important client, skill, |
| 3. Become known in your company or industry as the | | | | knowledge that no one else has. |
| person who gets things done. Identify the projects and | | | | 10. Take risks. Don't be afraid to take calculated risks |
| roles that will increase your visibility and contribute to | | | | where there is high potential for success, and little |
| your company's success. Capitalize on it. | | | | room for disaster. |