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Courtney Johnson: Career Cheat Codes to Stand Out, Get Promoted, and Win at Work | Career | E395

aired Apr 20, 2026 · 64.0m
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Summary

Opportunities go to the most visible, not the hardest worker, and career advancement requires 'working out loud' through consistent visibility. The 'Monday, Wednesday, Friday' rule—sharing priorities, progress, and wins—builds trust and reduces micromanagement. A players succeed by aligning with their boss's goals and leveraging relationships, while B players focus only on effort.

Why listen

Learn how to make your work impossible to ignore by using simple, repeatable habits that turn performance into promotion.

Key takeaways
  1. 01Adopt the 'Monday, Wednesday, Friday' rule to stay top of mind: share priorities, progress, and wins with your manager weekly.
  2. 02Shift from optimizing for effort to optimizing for impact by aligning your work with your boss's professional and personal goals.
  3. 03Build a personal brand now by posting consistently on platforms like LinkedIn—visibility compounds over time and creates opportunity.
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