Why You Should Attend Company Social Functions

Why You Should Attend All Company Social Eventsthumping 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 managerrecognition to themselves alright, what they
and when you are on duty the store consistentlydon’t realize is they are hurting their future more
obtains outstanding results. Is this enough for you tothan helping.
be recognized and considered for promotion? 
 An intelligent short conversation is priceless, provide
 The first thing you have to consider is how manyyour insight and experiences supporting the vision and
managers are there in your district? Is it realistic topath the company is following. I suggest you also be
think that the District GM and HR Manager realizeprepared 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 promotionand 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 8reputation. You are there to promote your credibility,
cylinders and all managers are contributing equally.not destroy it.
  
 So what can you do to increase your visibility andIt won’t take long before you will be a
receive the recognition that you deserve? You haverecognized and respected manager due to your
to be socially active, talk with your senior leadershipprofessionalism and demeanor. You now have the
team and let them personally observe the confidencevisibility along with your consistent results which
and talent you possess. I am not suggestingtogether brings deserved rewards.