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Understand your manager’s intentions when assigning extra work and recognize that it may be a misguided way to reward great performers.Summary
This article by Tracy Brower, writing for Fast Company, makes the following points:
- Great performers make things look easy.
- Many leaders see a great performer and overestimate what they can accomplish.
- Remember that while too much work can feel terrible, it’s usually assigned with good intentions.
- Some leaders may believe that a ‘quiet promotion’ will bring fulfilment and create more meaningful work.
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References from the Web:
- DEC 2022 You May Get A 'Quiet Promotion' And Not Realize Until It's Too Late—HUFFPOST
- JAN 2023 Have you been ‘quietly promoted’? Here’s what to look out for—Fast Company