1. Know your job well (anything to learn) 2. Do your job well (there’s a limit to packaging, your substance is ultimately what takes you far) 3. Know your company (don’t restrict yourself to your job, know your company’s history, operations, business, value chain etc) 4. Know your industry (read, subscribe to journals, participate in industry debates within limits etc) 5. Be visible in your company (do beyond your job, volunteer etc) 6. Be visible in your industry (write, speak, build thought leadership, participate in industry groups etc) 7. Build a strong personal and professional network (this is extremely important, […]