How Do I Move Into the C-Suite Level?

You’re really good at what you do. Your performance is off the chart. You’re wondering when they’re going to ask you to join the C-Suite at your company. After all, you’re the best at what you do.

But is that all it takes to be promoted? Especially into a C-Suite level position? No.

Yes, your adding value at your current level. True. But the real question is what is the value I can bring at the next level?

That’s a great question. One question needs to come before that one though - what does the company need to make it more successful?

In order to be relevant, what value you can add at the next level needs to be aligned with what the company needs to further their success.

To prepare, you need to bridge the gap. How?

Relationships, conversations, engaging, and growth.

Develop relationships with those that can answer the question what does the organization need to be more successful. It’s not a secret. Transparency is a two way street. You’re willing to bridge the gap between your skill-set now with the skill-set needed to add value at the next level.

You want to know what those skills are and you want people to know you’re growing and you’ll bridge the gap.