1. How to Climb Corporate LadderHow to Climb Corporate Ladder

2. HonestyHonesty
• Be Honest.Be Honest.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book ofHonesty is the first chapter in the book of
wisdomwisdom

3. Ride the rising tideRide the rising tide
• Go where the growth is .,an old saying stillGo where the growth is .,an old saying still
applies``` a rising tide raises all ships’’applies``` a rising tide raises all ships’’

4. InteractionInteraction
• Interact with managers other than yourInteract with managers other than your
direct supervisors. The more people aredirect supervisors. The more people are
aware of your skills, the better.aware of your skills, the better.

5. Keep LearningKeep Learning
• Keep learning. Whether it's a two-dayKeep learning. Whether it's a two-day
seminar or a two-year master of businessseminar or a two-year master of business
arts program.arts program.
• Explore educational opportunities that willExplore educational opportunities that will
increase your skills.increase your skills.

6. Professional SideProfessional Side
• Work on your professional profile outsideWork on your professional profile outside
the company.the company.
• Write for industry publications and speakWrite for industry publications and speak
at professional meetings and industryat professional meetings and industry
conferences.conferences.

7. Schmooze AroundSchmooze Around
• Networking, or schmoozing, is an integral part ofNetworking, or schmoozing, is an integral part of
developing a name for yourself .developing a name for yourself .
• Frequent the right individuals, especially duringFrequent the right individuals, especially during
breaks and lunch.breaks and lunch.
• Don't be intimidated by your boss; invite him outDon't be intimidated by your boss; invite him out
for lunch one day. Plan it on a day that he isn'tfor lunch one day. Plan it on a day that he isn't
very busy .very busy .

8. SHOW INITIAVESHOW INITIAVE
• Show initiative in work.Show initiative in work.
• Don't wait for crystal clear explanationsDon't wait for crystal clear explanations
from your boss regarding your tasks.from your boss regarding your tasks.
• Take initiative; prove you're theTake initiative; prove you're the best manbest man
for the job and a you'll be well on your wayfor the job and a you'll be well on your way
to a promotion.to a promotion.

9. RESPECT YOUR BOSSRESPECT YOUR BOSS
• RESPECT UR BOSS. don't argue , obey him,RESPECT UR BOSS. don't argue , obey him,
• but if asked give honest opinion ,even if it differsbut if asked give honest opinion ,even if it differs
from boss’s opinion, but only if asked.from boss’s opinion, but only if asked.

10. • Remember: Luck occurs when hard work meetsRemember: Luck occurs when hard work meets
opportunity.opportunity.
• With power comes the money and reward, notWith power comes the money and reward, not
to mention self satisfaction of having achievedto mention self satisfaction of having achieved
success in the corporate world.success in the corporate world.

11. • However, only a small percentage of peopleHowever, only a small percentage of people
actually successfully get to the top.actually successfully get to the top.
• Even a smaller percentage of peopleEven a smaller percentage of people
successfully maintain their top positions insuccessfully maintain their top positions in
today's economy .today's economy .
• Here are some smart corporate lessons thatHere are some smart corporate lessons that
departs some good tips on how to climb thedeparts some good tips on how to climb the
corporate ladder and stay there.corporate ladder and stay there.
• Although these stories are simple and amusing,Although these stories are simple and amusing,
they pack a powerful message. Read the storythey pack a powerful message. Read the story
for amusement, if you will, but learn the moral offor amusement, if you will, but learn the moral of
each of these storieseach of these stories

12. Corporate lesson 1Corporate lesson 1
• A small rabbit saw the crow on a tree, and askedA small rabbit saw the crow on a tree, and asked
him, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing allhim, “Can I also sit like you and do nothing all
day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.”day long?” The crow answered: “Sure, why not.”
• So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow,So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow,
and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared,and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared,
jumped on the rabbit and ate it.jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
• The moral of the story: To be sitting and doingThe moral of the story: To be sitting and doing
nothing you must be sitting very, very high up.nothing you must be sitting very, very high up.
So start with doing and knowing a lot to be ableSo start with doing and knowing a lot to be able
to get to the top. Even at the top, it may not be ato get to the top. Even at the top, it may not be a
free world of not doing anything at all!free world of not doing anything at all!

13. Corporate lesson 2Corporate lesson 2
• A turkey was chatting with a bull.A turkey was chatting with a bull.
• ““I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed theI would love to be able to get to the top of that tree,” sighed the
turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.”turkey, “but I haven’t got the energy.”
• ““Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied theWell, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the
bull. They’re packed with nutrients.”bull. They’re packed with nutrients.”
• The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gaveThe turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave
him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The nexthim enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree. The next
day, after eating more dung, he reached the second branch.day, after eating more dung, he reached the second branch.
• Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top ofFinally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of
the tree. Soon he was spotted by a farmer who promptly shot thethe tree. Soon he was spotted by a farmer who promptly shot the
turkey out of the tree.turkey out of the tree.
• The moral of the story: gift of gap might get you to the top, but itThe moral of the story: gift of gap might get you to the top, but it
won’t keep you to be, make sure you also have enough substancewon’t keep you to be, make sure you also have enough substance
to keep you at the top.to keep you at the top.

14. Final Key to SuccessFinal Key to Success
• Respect your parents, wife and give love to yourRespect your parents, wife and give love to your
kids so that they can pray for your success.kids so that they can pray for your success.

15. • Be content with what God has given you alwaysBe content with what God has given you always
be grate full to God.be grate full to God.