Stop Waiting for the Title

Stop Waiting for the Title You’ve been working hard. You’ve put in the years. You’ve applied for the promotion, sat through the interviews, and watched someone else get the opportunity maybe more than once. So what do you do when you know you’re hungry for more, but the opportunity hasn’t come yet? In this episode of Just A Girl Talkin Trash, we’re talking about what happens between where you are and where you want to be. Before asking why they haven’t promoted you, ask yourself: Have I mastered the position I’m in right now? Am I learning everything I can? Have I asked for more responsibility? Am I developing the skills required for the position I say I want? Being passed over can be discouraging, but don’t allow someone else’s decision to determine your work ethic, your growth, or your future. Keep learning. Take notes. Ask questions. Bring ideas. Volunteer for projects. Find mentors. Learn another part of the operation. And yes even if somebody else takes credit for one of your ideas, keep bringing them. You’re developing something they cannot take from you: your knowledge, experience, and ability to think like a leader. There may also come a time when you realize you’ve outgrown the opportunities available where you are. That doesn’t mean you failed. It means you need to be prepared when the right door opens somewhere else. Stop waiting for the title to start becoming the leader. Master where you are. Prepare for where you’re going. And when the opportunity finally comes, make sure you’re ready for it. Just A Girl Talkin Trash Real Talk. Real Leadership. Real Impact.