Always be a Rock Star!

 

ROCK STAR...you may say?

 

 

 

Really, your bosses are always looking for the next

Rock Star in the group.

 

 

Either for the next company opening, to create a new job, to become the next leader, to take her place in the future, etc.
 

 

This is what they call succession planning.

 

Here are a few tips on how to rock it like one:

1. Be Present
Stop getting caught looking at your phone (even if your bosses do it to -- they forget that they do). Be on time and ready to be present.

2. Enthusiasm
Folks who are shining light tend to greet others in the morning. Are alert and provide ideas. Do NOT entertain company gossip. They also bring positive energy to the staff.  

3. Creative Thinkers
These type of peeps are always adding input in meetings. They make one on one's with their bosses to show their latest presentation for an idea or task (without having to be told). We also love it when they train other coworkers or even encourage a group training presentation.  Also, checking out to see what the competition is doing and encouraging ideas. Talking and learning with their bosses and peers (yes, internal customers are your bosses too).  

4. Developing Themselves
Do not expect your boss to do this for you. Find out what type of training classes are available within the company or externally. Take on-line courses. Read books. When you learn a new strategy or idea -- share it with your co-workers and cc: your boss.
 
5. Shadowing
Request to shadow a peer, a position that your interested in within the company, or a team/department that you need to learn more from.

 

So what to you think?

Remember, leading yourself is key in this message. This is how true company ROCK STARS are made. Always be authentic and creative.

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Keep rocking it!
 
Audeni