Promotions aren’t random—they follow patterns your boss is watching closely. In this episode of The Logical Lawyer Podcast, retired L.A. City Attorneys Bernie Brown and Susan Zimber reveal the insider’s guide to impressing supervisors and advancing your career.

With nearly 50 years of combined leadership experience supervising hundreds of attorneys, investigators, and staff, Bernie and Susan share real stories from the courtroom and the cubicle—the wins that got people promoted and the mistakes that stalled careers.

You’ll learn:

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  Why saying “yes” (and raising flags early when you can’t) earns trust.

  
  


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  How to accept and apply evaluation feedback to accelerate growth.

  
  


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  The critical difference between loyalty and trust—and why trust always wins.

  
  


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  Why punctuality, professionalism, and preparation still matter more than you think.

  
  


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  How to avoid red flags that quietly kill careers.

  
  

Stay until the end for a rapid-fire “Promotion Wins Checklist” you’ll want to screenshot and keep.

If you’ve ever wondered how supervisors really decide who gets promoted, this episode gives you the clarity—and the tools—to take your career to the next level.