Chapter 58

The Self-Promotion Readiness Checklist

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Before your next promotion cycle, ensure:

Documented Achievements - Last 12 months of quantified wins - Specific stories for each competency - Evidence folder organized

Active Visibility - Manager aware of your impact - Skip-level knows your name - Cross-functional relationships strong

External Validation - LinkedIn profile optimized - Some external recognition - Network beyond company

Teaching/Mentoring - Helped others succeed - Shared knowledge publicly - Built grateful advocates

Consistent Communication - Regular value updates - Strategic meeting contributions - Multi-channel presence