The book by Donald Asher argues that professional advancement is driven more by strategy than by mere skill sets or hard work . Released by Ten Speed Press , the guide highlights that promotions are forward-looking investments in your potential rather than rewards for past achievements. The 10 Essential Strategies for Advancement
: Flexibility, including a willingness to relocate, can accelerate your career. Turning down too many opportunities can signal a lack of ambition and stall your progress. Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't, and Why: 10 Thi...
: Assuming that doing your current job well automatically earns you the next one. The book by Donald Asher argues that professional
Based on insights from "fast-track" careerists and HR professionals, Asher outlines ten critical areas to master for career growth: Turning down too many opportunities can signal a
: Every professional is in sales. You must effectively "sell" your ideas, potential value, and achievements to decision-makers to gain their support.
Asher identifies several common "treadmill to mediocrity" traps that prevent advancement: