| Why You Should Attend All Company Social Events | | | | thumping your chest or bragging about I did this and |
| | | | | I did that. Trust me there are plenty of those and |
| | | | | leadership isn’t fooled. These people bring |
| You are recognized in your store as the top manager | | | | recognition to themselves alright, what they |
| and when you are on duty the store consistently | | | | don’t realize is they are hurting their future more |
| obtains outstanding results. Is this enough for you to | | | | than helping. |
| be recognized and considered for promotion? | | | | |
| | | | | An intelligent short conversation is priceless, provide |
| The first thing you have to consider is how many | | | | your insight and experiences supporting the vision and |
| managers are there in your district? Is it realistic to | | | | path the company is following. I suggest you also be |
| think that the District GM and HR Manager realize | | | | prepared to elaborate on any idea’s you have |
| that you are outstanding just by numbers alone? | | | | concerning improving customer service and relations. |
| Absolutely not, they have tons of issues and | | | | |
| expectations from their boss. To think your results | | | | Social events are never without a few social drinks |
| alone will spotlight you as a candidate for promotion | | | | and you need to be savvy to this also. The kiss of |
| is a mistake. Unless the Store GM is giving you credit, | | | | death is to have too many social drinks and ruin your |
| the District GM thinks that the store is clicking on 8 | | | | reputation. You are there to promote your credibility, |
| cylinders and all managers are contributing equally. | | | | not destroy it. |
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| So what can you do to increase your visibility and | | | | It won’t take long before you will be a |
| receive the recognition that you deserve? You have | | | | recognized and respected manager due to your |
| to be socially active, talk with your senior leadership | | | | professionalism and demeanor. You now have the |
| team and let them personally observe the confidence | | | | visibility along with your consistent results which |
| and talent you possess. I am not suggesting | | | | together brings deserved rewards. |