I have just finished my book, and want to share a story that represents our theme this month of being a leader, and building leaders.

Building Mutually Supportive Relationships

The best way to get promoted is to get your boss promoted, and find your own replacement.

Laurie’s story

I had mastered the skills required as receptionist for a construction company, and I was bored.

I asked my employer to find me something more mentally stimulating, and I recommended a friend to fill in as their receptionist.

The company created a new position for me to administrate a condominium complex project that they had begun, and within a couple of years, when that job came to a close, I moved on once again.

I always taught someone everything I knew about my positions while I was working within them. I felt confident knowing that someone could step right in when I moved onward, and everything would continue to run smoothly.

I never felt threatened by sharing my knowledge and information because I always believed that there was something or somewhere better for me in my career, even though I could not name it at the time. I avoided leaving tasks undone, to further ease new employees’ transitions, and I always made sure someone was trained and capable of fulfilling my role.

This strategy of giving to others — sharing what I knew, and giving myself aspiration for consistent growth on my career path — has evolved into my dream job.

I am currently a successful entrepreneur, working from my beautiful country-set home, making a living through giving, teaching others how to do the same, and changing the world.

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