This is Why Your Boss is Getting Paid More
Summary
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Before I had my own companies, I was a great executor. I would see my boss just talking and running meetings while I worked hard. It confused me why managers earned much more.
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To be a good salesperson, I had to learn how to persuade people. But being a sales manager required me to learn how to train a team to do the same.
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The first step is learning how to do something yourself; the next step is getting others to do it. That's why being a good communicator is so valuable.
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If you're working longer hours than your boss but not getting promoted, remember people get paid based on their skill level and how hard those skills are to learn.
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To increase your value, learn to teach others and communicate effectively.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing the idea of communication and teaching to increase your value, whether in business or personal growth. Start by focusing on improving how you talk and listen. This could be by practicing active listening and speaking clearly about your ideas. Doing this helps when working with others or even just explaining your thoughts.
A good way to practice would be to run small meetings or discussions in a group, focusing on guiding others to reach their goals. It teaches you to manage and improve how you lead and communicate with a team.
Next, if you know a skill well, try teaching it to someone else. It could be a friend or a colleague. This helps you understand the skill better yourself and shows you how to help others understand it too. Remember, it's about explaining things simply and checking they're getting it.
If you're curious about why certain skills are more valued, think about the difficulty of learning them. Ask yourself which skills are hard to find or challenging to master, then focus on learning or improving those. This approach can make you more valuable in your role.
Also, balance your execution of tasks with learning how to lead others. This can mean taking on small leadership roles or looking for ways to help others succeed. By doing this, you practice skills that are not only important but also hard to learn, making yourself more valuable in the long run.
