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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

What Senior Leaders Really Look For When Promoting Someone

from The Workplace Multiplier Podcast

You’re performing well, but promotions still pass you by. Why?In this episode of Workplace Multiplier, I break down the 3 quiet filters senior leaders use in promotion conversations: scoreboard impact, risk at the next level, and the story people tell about your value. You’ll also get a practical 5-question self-audit to assess how promotable you look right now.This episode is for ambitious professionals and senior leaders who want career growth with clarity, not burnout. Follow/subscribe for the next episode on building your 90-Day Career Sprint.Chapters:00:00 Why good performers still get overlooked01:51 Where promotion decisions are really made02:41 Filter 1: Do you move the real scoreboard?04:25 Filter 2: Are you a safe bet at the next level?07:00 Filter 3: What story do leaders tell about you?09:00 5-question promotion self-audit10:39 90-Day Result Selector (what it helps you do)11:19 Recap + next episode (90-Day Career Sprint) Get access to The 90 Day Result Selectorhttps://www.workplacemultipliers.com/90-Day-Result-Selector Follow TolaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tola-akinsulire/ 

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