Think about the people who hold the power positions in your organization below the C-level. What did they do to earn these positions?
Chances are, they discovered the simple secret to growing power…by seeking out and solving the vexing challenges that no one seems to own. These problems are everywhere on full display, usually residing in the gray zone between functions. They’re system issues and process challenges that manifest themselves in quality problems (i.e. poor customer service, waste, excess costs etc.) that no one claims as their own.
These astute power-developers recognize the problems and build coalitions from across functions to resolve the issues. And (spoiler alert!), their real secret to power growth doesn’t come from solving the individual problem; rather, it’s how they treat their coalition members. They work hard to put their team members in the spotlight by providing opportunities and offering ample visibility, particularly when things go great. As the successes pile up, people are excited to work on this power-developer’s team and his/her reputation as someone who can make things happen through others grows naturally in the senior ranks.
It’s a great formula for growing your power base while maintaining your integrity.
No games, no backs stabbed and no hands stepped on in the process of becoming wildly successful!
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