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264: Why Hard Work Alone Won't Get You Promoted
Sean Barnes breaks down one of the most common career myths: that hard work alone guarantees advancement.
Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.
Sean walks through why so many high performers stall out at the manager or director level, how the Peter Principle quietly derails careers, and what it really takes to move from individual contributor to executive leader.
This episode is a must-watch for professionals who feel stuck despite working harder than everyone around them.
Podcast Show Notes – Episode 264 | 01.13.2025
Episode Title: Why Hard Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted
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