The Two-Level Leap

One contact of mine was tired of being “next in line” for a promotion that never came.

So he stopped waiting.

He built a simple proposal for a product idea that could drive revenue.

Then he walked past his manager and pitched it directly to the VP.

Guess what?

They didn’t scold him for skipping steps.

They fast-tracked him two levels up.

Here’s the lesson:

• Don’t “wait your turn.”

• Don’t assume the lane you’re in is the only lane.

Bold moves make bosses nervous.

They also make them pay attention.