Some people get promoted more frequently than perhaps they seem like they deserve. Why do some people advance faster than others? This week, we are talking about that, and I hope you can take some of these lessons, some of these ideas, and apply them to your career and get a promotion sooner. I'll give you one way to do that right after this.

Some people complete their work as assigned, and that satisfies them. Other people, though, look to see if they can improve the system. They simplify processes, they remove unnecessary steps, and they leave the system stronger than when they found it. This behavior compounds value, and improving systems benefits all who follow. Leaders recognize this behavior. People who increase efficiency beyond their individual contribution are noticed. The lesson is very clear: advancement favors those who improve the conditions around them.