Can you succeed and grow as a Leader although there is no room for advancement in your field?

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:03:40 -0400

Although you are not up for promotion or the oppurtunity to advance is not currently available, can you still grow as a Leader? This article explains some ways to remain relevant no matter your current position.

https://hbr.org/2015/06/you-dont-need-a-promotion-to-grow-at-work

You Don’t Need a Promotion to Grow at Work

Four ways to learn from where you are.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 28 at 2015 1:26 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:26:30 -0400

Growth as a leader is an individual accomplishment, and is not dependent on growth in rank, especially when there is limited opportunity for promotion.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2015 1:31 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:31:59 -0400

Yes Sir, I agree with you. There is plenty of ways to show professional, spiritual and personal growth, all while serving in a position that can't offer or provide you win advancement at the moment.

Response by PO2 Robert Cuminale made Dec 9 at 2015 5:47 AM

PO2 Robert Cuminale — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 05:47:13 -0500

I think you can look to the period between WW1 and WW2. There was virtually no promotion for commissioned officers in that period. It wasn't unusual to serve 20 more years and retire as a Captain in the Army. Men like Eisenhower and McArthur languished in Washington. The most exciting thing they did was kick out the "Bonus Army" during the depression. There was definitely a place for the "Ring Knockers" no matter the grade.