EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 8 MIN
Why Smart People Are Passed Over For Promotion
from Do Something Different: A Leadership Podcast · host Rusty Gaillard
Send us Fan MailAre you being passed over at work? Learn the specific career blind spot that keeps high performers from getting a promotion.Many smart people struggle with career advancement because their own intelligence masks a critical professional issue: executive presence.If you are doing everything right but still not getting promoted, earning the recognition you deserve, this breakdown helps identify the exact behavior holding you back -- and how your own intelligence makes you more likely to do it. If you've ever been told "just keep doing what you're doing" or "you're not quite ready yet" — this is the explanation no one gave you.Link to episode: Stop Asking for FeedbackRusty Gaillard is an executive coach, helping mid-level corporate leaders create more career success while working less and enjoying it more. That's real freedom.Get more leadership tips to grow your skillset and mindset at rustygaillard.com, and follow Rusty on LinkedIn.
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Send us Fan Mail Are you being passed over at work? Learn the specific career blind spot that keeps high performers from getting a promotion. Many smart people struggle with career advancement because their own intelligence masks a critical professional issue: executive presence. If you are doing everything right but still not getting promoted, earning the recognition you deserve, this breakdown helps identify the exact behavior holding you back -- and how your own intelligence makes you mo...
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