How To Get Promoted - The Right Way

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Email your host directly at Chris@Go-Northbound.com How to Get Promoted - The Right Way In this episode, Chris dives into the overwhelming noise of modern leadership advice—especially the kind that circulates on social media. Using a popular LinkedIn article about "how to get promoted" as a springboard, he breaks down 11 common pieces of promotion advice, evaluates their strengths and pitfalls, and reframes them through the lens of transformational leadership. Instead of playing political games for advancement, Chris argues for a mindset shift: focus on elevating others and leading with integrity from your current seat. Promotion, he says, should come as a necessity. Main Points & Commentary 1. The Problem With Leadership Noise The internet—especially LinkedIn—is saturated with leadership content. Some advice is good, some is harmless, and some is outright counterproductive. The challenge: discerning truth from noise. 2. The LinkedIn Promotion Advice Breakdown #1 — The Power of Being Liked The article suggests smiling more and remembering coffee orders. Chris warns this can quickly slip into "kissing up". Better principle: be trustworthy and perform well—not manipulative.