The Musical Chairs of Promotions

The Musical Chairs of Promotions

December 20, 2025 · 8 min

About this episode

This episode explores the hidden mechanics of promotions in large organizations and how to detach personal growth from others' approval.

Most people think promotions are a reward for performance. That belief quietly holds them back. This episode explores the hidden mechanics of promotions inside large organizations, why the system feels unfair by design, and how to stop tying your growth to someone else’s approval. If this feels uncomfortable, that is the point.

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