Why do promotions fail

The last time you looked at a group picture what did you look at first? I guarantee you scanned the picture to look for yourself.

We all do it. Selfishness is a battle we face whether we like it or not. Here's where the challenge lies: leadership is all about other people. In the Building the Best book, I define a leader as "someone whose actions inspire, empower, and serve in order to elevate others over an extended period of time.

If you can't stop thinking about yourself and only what's in your best interest try the PTS method. Anytime you change environments say to yourself "prepare to serve.

Elevating other people is something anyone is capable of in the workforce, but few choose to do. It has absolutely nothing to do with a title and everything to do with their actions. While there is no denying genetics play a part in someone being drawn to leadership, it doesn't mean they are guaranteed to be a good leader. It means that someone who has performed very well with the responsibilities given them is ready for more at the same time the company needs someone to do more.

It means that the company is able to effectively support the career development of an employee while simultaneously filling an organizational need. Six months down the road and this stellar employee is failing miserably in their new role.

What used to be a productive and positive employee has unwittingly turned into a massive disaster. What seemed so promising from the beginning is now looking like a path that leads to termination. They must not be trying hard enough or maybe they were faking it somehow in their former role. Insights and Studies. What's in Your Tech Stack? Highlights From Industry Thought Leaders. Territory Management.

Supply Chain Management. Have any Sales or Marketing business leaders.. Field Sales. Has your IT team considered building your retail execution or field team management platform rather than buying one from a software vendor?

All we can say is WAIT! There may be some hidden costs.. The pandemic expedited a need for digital transformation and organizational agility that otherwise may have taken years to adopt — and many field teams faced a sink or swim situation.