Choosing a leader is sometimes the easiest thing to do in the world. When I was the director of a small public relations firm in college, I didn't have to do much of the decision-making. Several candidates were brought to my attention and it just worked out that they were perfect for each of the roles they were suggested for.
It wasn't until sometime later that two of my account executives resigned and I had to fill their spots in a hurry. This time, I had way more people to choose from and big clients riding on whomever I had in place. From my perspective, I was anxious to find someone just willing to go for it and grasp for the position.
While this may not be a universal rule, management is typically waiting for someone to just step up and show interest in their position. When I do have two people vying for the same role, it tends to come down to who wants it more, which is covered in pt. 1.
Alongside that, commitment is a huge quality management is looking for. As soon as a candidate expressed concern that their lives would be hectic if they took the role, I pretty much dismissed the prospect. It's harsh, but necessary. If a person is not willing to take on more responsibility at that moment, what can you expect of them when the unpredictable happens?
When it comes down to it, loyalists rule the day when it comes down to decision-making. The person who is excited and energized about your company is the one you will gravitate to. Just one word of caution: do your research before you select that leader.
I've seen this happen countless times at various jobs. A person who was committed, wanted it, and likeable turned out to be all talk. The manager at the time didn't thoroughly check out this person's track record, maybe because they were disconnected with the goings-on of the office or business. Don't be afraid to get testimonials about the person from people you trust within the company, and always be on the lookout for little signals like how often they come into work late and past issues they've had with other employees.
In conclusion, the selection of a leader is very subjective, and these tips don't offer a beat-all method of getting that promotion you want. All you can really do is be persistant in your company and prove that you have what it takes to move up on your company. Sometimes, you just have to figure out exactly how you can prove that on a daily basis.
Jon Negroni is the Director of Public Relations, Promotion, and Marketing at Richter10.2 Media Group. For more information regarding Richter10.2, check out our introduction video here.
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