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HOW TO GET PROMOTED: LESSONS FROM AN EX-AMAZON VP

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Ethan Evans, an ex-Amazon VP, emphasizes understanding and addressing the gaps (skills, relationships, or time) between your current role and desired promotion while building trust and expanding the scope of your work through consistent high-quality performance. He advises adapting to your manager's style, involving mentors in your promotion process, and building relationships with higher-level managers.