Jade Bonacolta's strategy of preparing detailed 'pre-reads' before one-on-one meetings played a crucial role in her five promotions within 6.5 years at LinkedIn. These pre-reads, which outlined her weekly successes, upcoming tasks, and innovative ideas, allowed her to take a proactive approach in her interactions with management. By effectively communicating her progress and initiatives, Bonacolta distinguished herself among peers, ultimately leading to her success and subsequent role as head of North American marketing at Google.
"I began spending an hour beforehand writing up what I called a 'pre-read.' I would draft a simple email with three sections: what went well for me this week, what I'm focusing on next week, and one new idea or interesting innovation to suggest for our team."
"Preparing pre-reads for my one-on-ones set me apart from my colleagues, allowing me to take a proactive role and become more visible in my manager's eyes as someone who was engaged and innovative."
"Most people go into one-on-ones taking a more passive approach, expecting their manager to present to them and tell them what to do. However, I sought to be more proactive and make those meetings more efficient."
"A lot of my promotions came from the way I handled my one-on-one meetings with my manager, which were pivotal in showcasing my progress and ideas effectively."
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