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Monday, May 15, 2006

Everyone wants a promotion

Nolan Ryan never played second base. It wasn't really an issue because he dug his head deep into his 96 mph 2 seam fastball. He was one of the best pitching talents in MLB history. But it was his efforts in areas where he didn't automatically excel that put him in the Hall of Fame.

In the rapidly expanding litigation support and eDiscovery space, everyone has a 96mph fastball. More people are getting promotions-- meaning more money, more responsibility, and more opportunity.

However, you still need to do your homework to increase your marketability and become an All Star. The learning curve keeps arching upwards and the only way to travel along with it is by reading, doing, taking classes, and mentoring those beneath you.

What are you doing to get better? What are you doing to get in the Hall of Fame? The Hall of Fame of Litigation Support is built with title, salary, respect, and autonomy.

These issues do not need to be confronted solely in the bubble of self-analysis. Ask your friends, colleagues, and boss what you’re doing well and where you need improvement. Open up a net of inquiry and you may be surprised by what you pull up to deck.

It takes courage and self confidence to ask your boss “What do I need to improve on?”
Hopefully you have a 96 mph fastball to back you up.


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