Pursuing Excellence: A discussion on career growth and development
You’re a high-performing employee who is up for your annual job performance evaluation. Prior to the meeting, you decide to meet with a high-level executive to express your desire to learn from their experience and expertise.
Kudos - the first excellent move you made was to set the appointment.
Now that meeting is today, you’re gathering your thoughts on what to say.
Here are a few bullets on how you can approach this meeting.
Express gratitude for the executive’s achievements in [relevant field].
Ask for guidance and insights on how they achieved such success.
Discuss specific areas where you would like to improve, such as increasing sales, enhancing client relationships, or streamlining processes.
Ask for advice on the skills and habits that have contributed to the executive’s success, and how you can develop these in your own career.
Discuss potential opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
Seek feedback on your own performance and areas for improvement, and ask for specific actions you can take to enhance your skills and reach your career goals.
Show appreciation for the executive’s time and expertise, and express your commitment to using their guidance to improve your performance and reach your career goals.
Share your story!
We’d like to learn from your experience and hear the story of how you rose through the ranks in your company. Share your story with us from key milestones and moments of success in your career, and what strategies and tactics you used to get to the top.
Send your submissions to office@lozafina.com, titled “My Success Story”. Please include your name, age, city, a link to your Linkedin profile, and other websites you’d like for us to promote.