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If you are an employee who wants to know how to be promoted and earn pay rises, this newsletter is for you! If you are an employer who wants to know how to evaluate employees for promotions and pay rises this is also equally for you!

I recall when I was in the radio industry in sales and marketing, wondering how I could get promoted into management. My manager at the time started about the same time I did. Every time I went to him with a problem he would ask me to come back to him with a solution. I recall thinking how unhelpful and lazy he was. I would question his commitment as a manager and it made me angry!

What happened to me from there was amazing. Eventually I figured out not to go to him unless I had a solution and as I did, I realized that I did not need him for solutions after all - this experience did a World of good for my confidence as a creative and practical problem solver. Most of the time, he would just agree with my solution and on odd occasions he would suggest alternatives.

Within a few months, he gave me authority to make decisions without his consent and not long after that I was sent to Management training courses. Yes, I was being groomed to become a manager!

Needless to say I moved on to a major senior management position at another company before a management position was made available. However, I received a six-figure income + expenses with a 10-week holiday annual allowance! As you can see, I am grateful for my boss who disciplined me to be independent and learn the skill of problem solving for myself.

You do not need authority to volunteer to do certain projects to demonstrate your passion and commitment. You do not need authority to show you can do the job well. Just show the optimism and 'can do' attitude the position would require. Be motivational and inspiring to the team, no one needs to give you permission to lead by example!

You can ensure you maximize your chances of receiving a promotion and pay rises shortly after you implement what the 17 habits recommend to you. Read more...

1. 1. Enjoy what you do.
What is the point of doing things that do not excite or motivate you? Being promoted and accepting more responsibility in a role you are not enthused about will work against you.


2. 2. Solutions first.
Never go to your boss or anyone in the company with a problem before first thinking of a practical solution to propose as an option.


3. 3. Seek to understand.
Do not feel the need to interrupt and enforce your views on anyone. Listen first and value their right to have their own views. Then you are more informed and can better communicate your own views with someone more willing to listen.


4. 4. Treat People the way they want to be treated.
Do not assume everyone likes what you like or likes to be as direct or tactful, detailed or as brief as you. Some people want to be given the full details while others want it brief, concise and direct. Observe how they communicate and the values dear to them and respect that. These are not right or wrong, they are different ways of communicating to suit different situations.


5. 5. Be resourceful.
If you are stuck, ask your colleagues questions and for help. Source information and ideas from the Internet and industry magazines.


6. 6. Give credit where its due at all times.
If your work colleagues help you with a solution, like a great leader, credit them in public and to the managers!


7. 7. Help your team.
Without neglecting your responsibilities, help your work colleagues wherever you can!


8. 8. Be thoughtful in your problem solving.
Approach the problem as if it is your business and money.


9. 9. Prepare your manager.
Explain that you are having a go at developing solutions that you will run by him for feedback and authority.


10. 10. Clarify your direction.
Do not work on any project without first clearly understanding the purpose. Knowing the end product means your decisions will be more informed and therefore aligned with the outcome. Ask the questions so you understand the end before you begin. As Stephen Covey says, begin with the end in mind.


11. 11. Seek feedback
From your manager, collegues, customers, mentors and coach to help evolve your problem solving.


12. 12. Nothing personal.
Do not take criticism personally. It is a vital part of the process to help you evolve. How grateful you genuinely are for constructive criticism will exhibit your maturity and potential of being a great leader.


13. 13. Be patient with the progress.
It will seem like little progress is being made, but it takes off exponentially, I know it from personal experience and from coaching many people!


14. 14. Avoid office politics.
Do not agree with office political views just to belong to the group. There are other more productive ways to contribute and belong to the team. Do not say anything disrespectful behind anyone's back. Praise people to their face and behind their back!


15. 15. Admit all mistakes and propose solutions to fix them.
No one in the World is near perfect and mistakes are an opportunity to evolve!


16. 16. Constantly gain new knowledge.
Read up on ideas to improve business processes and customer service. Forward these ideas to management and your work colleagues. You can offer to implement the great ideas that cost nothing!


17. 17. Quality work.
Seek to be productive and efficient so you do not have to spend long hours on a regular basis. Constantly seek creative ways to do more in less time. Do not mistake being at work as working. Do not think staying back late is doing you or the company any favors. You need balance in you life.

You may notice that if you do these 17 things and make them a natural part of your approach to your work, you are already in essence, a great manager and leader! The difference will be your company now has the opportunity to identify you and most importantly, you have the respect of the team who will endorse and support you.

You have nothing to lose because when you treat the business with the thoughtfulness as if it's your own, you are already making yourself a very rare employee. When you treat work colleagues and customers with respect and gratitude, you are contributing to a culture that will create many opportunities including pay raises, promotions and possible offers for equity!

If you would like coaching to effectively implement the 17 habits listed above and are ready to challenge your existing habits that are working against you, email george@quantumevolver.com for a free consultation and quote.

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