Your performance counts, but your behavior counts more for a promotion

Employers want people who can read what the moment calls for rather than default to the technically correct response, writes Pamela Meyer. She shares leadership behaviors your bosses notice before they promote you. The ability to “read the room,” and make that room better for your presence is an important consideration.

Source: Fast Company, September 21, 2026. Link.

Employees who get promoted are ones who can be trusted to read the room.”