How can you use communication to stand out for a promotion?

Professionalism in all interactions: Maintain a professional tone and demeanor in all your communications, whether it's in person, through email, or in virtual meetings. Treat others with respect, be mindful of your body language, and use appropriate language and tone.

Don't sound hungry and desperate for promotion. Yes, you deserve it. And there's nothing wrong asking for it. But don't force them to say yes to the next role. Convince them that you are asking for what you deserve, And for that, you need data. So collect that data from all sources - your own achievements, success stories, appreciations and kudos received from others, etc. And present the data in a professional and meaningful manner.

I really doubt if this section is relevant to the topic in question. Listening is certainly important and makes you stand out from others, but the contents are not relevant for making you eligible for a promotion.

Amy Cuddy, the social psychologist who coined 'power poses', taught me that our body language communicates to our mental state. If you present yourself as confident, you'll look more confident. And after awhile, you'll feel more confident. Be mindful of how you're presenting yourself in the workplace because your self-presentation can help remind your coworkers and managers that you're the right recipient for a promotion.

As an employee, following up with a superior is generally a commendable communication skill. This includes following up after a meeting to recap the key points, following up to clarify instructions, reverting to the employer after receiving work feedback etc. It demonstrates vigilance and a respect for the employer's business.

Recognise your UNIQUE VOICE, and show up with it! Loads of courses and advice out there teach a structure, but not many talk about the importance of developing your unique voice. Take time to understand your values, your story, what you're convicted and passionate in. This will 100% help you stand out. When you show up as you, you stand out and attract aligned people and opportunities.

Communication is key! Clearly communicate YOUR goals, achievements, and aspirations to your leaders, seeking feedback and demonstrating a willingness to learn. Proactively share ideas and contributions, building strong relationships and fostering a positive work environment. Showcase leadership abilities by effectively communicating and delegating tasks. When leveraging these communications you can demonstrate your capabilities and readiness for a promotion.

Just go and ask for that well-deserved promotion. If you think negotiating your promotion is something the employer has a right to frown upon, you are being made to believe a lie. It should actually make you come across as someone who knows their worth, and are confident in their abilities and the value they bring to the organization. A good boss would genuinely evaluate and support your case.

How can you use communication to stand out for a promotion? Good question, but the article doesn't answer it. And you can't 'stand out' for a promotion (happens only in the movies or TV ads for anti-dandruff shampoo or fabric detergent). The connection between communication and promotion is established by Dia Bondi in 'Ask like an Auctioneer: How to ask for more & get it'. As a professional reader, I've received an advanced copy. Regardless of eligibility and being good at communication, the ask for a promotion may be met with ghosting, silence, sitting on the fence or contempt. That's a breakdown in communication. The book takes up the sub-topic and tells you what to do. Quick tip: If the promotion benefits only you, you ain't gettin' it.