Are You Actually VP Ready?

About this episode

The episode discusses the difference between being VP-ready and being perceived as VP-ready, along with common misconceptions about what it takes to achieve that readiness.

Being VP-ready and being seen as VP-ready are two very different things, and the gap is rarely what you think it is. Take my free quiz to find out exactly where you stand: morewomenpromoted.com/quiz Have you ever been told you need to be "more strategic"? Or that you need to "demonstrate more readiness" before that next promotion? Vague feedback like this is exactly what kept me stuck for years as a director. Here's the truth most leaders won't tell you: VP readiness has almost nothing to do ...

People in this episode

Host: Katy McFee

Topics covered

• VP readiness
• career advancement
• leadership
• strategic thinking
• promotion feedback

Keywords

• VP ready
• career growth
• leadership skills
• strategic leadership
• promotion advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: morewomenpromoted.com

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