In his book, The Unwritten Rules: The 6 Skills You Need to Get Promoted to the Executive Level, John Beeson says demonstrating strategic skills is imperative to be promoted to the executive level. But in the twelve plus years since Beeson’s book was published, employers are increasingly looking for …
Three Phases of Career Progression
A common mistake I have observed clients make is waiting until the last minute to focus on a job change. I am not pointing fingers, I’ve done it, and probably so have you. Can you relate to any of the following scenarios? Opportunity Knocks – you just had a great end-of-year review; the boss …
The Accelerator Principle
Getting a job before you are ready is the most common accelerator of long-term career progression. I’ve worked with and advised executives for a long time. First as a banker financing mergers and acquisitions. As a strategist helping teams of C-suite leaders chart the future direction of their …
The Opportunity Principle
There are always job opportunities, the trick is to match your approach with the employer’s motivation. We need to be great salespeople when looking for a job. What image comes to mind when you hear the word salesperson? Is it the pushy, untrustworthy person trying to pressure you into buying a …
3 Keys to Finding the Right Job
Based on more than two decades’ experience managing, advising, and researching career growth, I’ve found there are three keys to finding the right job or opportunity. It is important to explore the possibilities, communicate your value, and activate your network. Explore The Possibilities We …
The Belief / Behavior Principle
The Law of Attraction: like attracts like; we attract into our life whatever we focus on. We’ve all had The Experience… You’ve purchased a new car, worn a new piece of clothing, or discovered a new show or podcast. Now you see that same make or model of car everywhere. You notice others are …
Navigate Barriers Using the In Group / Out Group Principle
A successful career progression strategy is governed by the perception of whether you are part of the “in-group” or “out-group”. I have observed that clients find it more difficult to adopt successful career strategies and breakdown barriers to success if they adopt an “us/them” mentality. …
The Expectation Principle
The speed and altitude of your career progression is limited by the expectations of your manager and senior leadership. This simple, but often neglected, principle affects many careers. Imagine two employees – Potential Paul and Steady Steve (I know the names are contrived and silly, but it will …
Get the Career You Want with 7 Practical Tools – Ted Fleming Interviewed by Pat Lore
Want to grow in your existing job? Find a new one? Change industries? Find out which culture is best suited for you, cultivate your image and up level your resume. Is networking not working for you? Find out ways to form a quadrant of success! …
Tool 7: The Development Plan
Hi, I'm Ted Fleming, author of "Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career". This series covers the seven tools I share in my book. The final tool in our series is the development plan. It has four parts: the work plan, the learning plan, the mentoring plan, and the life …
Tool 6: Spheres of Influence
Hi, I'm Ted Fleming, author of "Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career". This series covers the seven tools I share in my book. Tool six is the spheres of influence. I try to get clients to understand their organization has a perception of them, their industry has a …
Tool 5: The Leadership Preferences Survey
Hi, I'm Ted Fleming, author of "Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career". This series covers the seven tools I share in my book. Tool five is the Leadership Preferences Survey. In my work with clients, I've identified four distinct styles for moving an organization …