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Grow: The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted
Axiom Business Book Awards Silver Career
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
2023 National Indie Excellence Finalist in Motivational Business
2023 International Book Awards Finalist in Careers
Be the employee who is offered a promotion.
Randy Ornstein rose up the ranks at Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies in the world. He was promoted seven times and went on to hold four vice president positions at A-B.
No, Randy didn’t fudge his resume or game the system. He identified what excited those in management and focused on refining and executing those skills. He figured out how to get management to think of him when it was time to fill that next position.
He wrote Grow so you too can get promoted. In this book are tips and best practices to incorporate into your daily work to help you stand out and get promoted. These are the tips that have helped Randy. These are the tips that have helped his mentees, and these are the tips that will help you. Now get ready to advance in your company and grow in your career!
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
2023 National Indie Excellence Finalist in Motivational Business
2023 International Book Awards Finalist in Careers
Be the employee who is offered a promotion.
Randy Ornstein rose up the ranks at Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies in the world. He was promoted seven times and went on to hold four vice president positions at A-B.
No, Randy didn’t fudge his resume or game the system. He identified what excited those in management and focused on refining and executing those skills. He figured out how to get management to think of him when it was time to fill that next position.
He wrote Grow so you too can get promoted. In this book are tips and best practices to incorporate into your daily work to help you stand out and get promoted. These are the tips that have helped Randy. These are the tips that have helped his mentees, and these are the tips that will help you. Now get ready to advance in your company and grow in your career!
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2023
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Randy Ornstein
1 book9 followersRandy began his career as a Project Manager at IRI, analyzing data for Anheuser-Busch. He then joined A-B as a Category Space Manager for Walmart. After steadily advancing within that category management team, Randy led Category Management for A-B’s National Grocery and Drug Store accounts. Randy went on to hold several VP-level positions at A-B, including VP of Walmart Sales, General Manager of Teavana RTD Craft Iced Tea, and VP of Beyond Beer. Randy joined Gopuff in 2019, where he currently manages strategy and merchandising for alcohol sales across Gopuff, BevMo and Liquor Barn. Randy is author of the book Grow: The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted.
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January 14, 2024
"Grow: The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted" by Randy Ornstein and Hayley Ornstein is a four-star treasure trove of insights and practical advice for anyone seeking to climb the corporate ladder. Drawing from Randy Ornstein's impressive career at Anheuser-Busch InBev, the book provides a roadmap for career growth based on real-world experiences.
One of the book's strengths is its authenticity. Randy Ornstein's rise through the ranks, achieving seven promotions and holding four vice president positions, serves as a testament to the effectiveness of the strategies presented in the book. The authors make it clear that success is not about gaming the system or embellishing resumes but rather identifying and refining the skills that capture the attention of management.
The book's focus on actionable tips and best practices sets it apart. It offers practical advice that readers can incorporate into their daily work, providing a clear roadmap to stand out and increase the likelihood of promotion. The emphasis on refining and executing skills that align with management's priorities is a valuable takeaway for anyone aspiring to advance in their career.
The writing style is approachable and straightforward, making the content easily digestible for readers at various stages of their careers. The use of Randy Ornstein's personal experiences and the success stories of his mentees adds a relatable and motivating touch to the book. The emphasis on mentorship as a key component of career growth is particularly noteworthy.
While the book excels in providing practical guidance, some readers may find themselves wanting more depth on certain topics. The brevity of certain sections could be enhanced with additional examples or case studies to further illustrate the principles presented. A more extensive exploration of challenges that individuals might encounter in different corporate cultures would contribute to the book's comprehensiveness.
In conclusion, "Grow" is a four-star guide that delivers practical and actionable advice for those aspiring to climb the corporate ladder. Randy Ornstein and Hayley Ornstein provide a blueprint for career advancement based on proven strategies that have worked in a real-world corporate setting. This book is a valuable resource for individuals looking to stand out, get noticed, and ultimately grow in their careers.
One of the book's strengths is its authenticity. Randy Ornstein's rise through the ranks, achieving seven promotions and holding four vice president positions, serves as a testament to the effectiveness of the strategies presented in the book. The authors make it clear that success is not about gaming the system or embellishing resumes but rather identifying and refining the skills that capture the attention of management.
The book's focus on actionable tips and best practices sets it apart. It offers practical advice that readers can incorporate into their daily work, providing a clear roadmap to stand out and increase the likelihood of promotion. The emphasis on refining and executing skills that align with management's priorities is a valuable takeaway for anyone aspiring to advance in their career.
The writing style is approachable and straightforward, making the content easily digestible for readers at various stages of their careers. The use of Randy Ornstein's personal experiences and the success stories of his mentees adds a relatable and motivating touch to the book. The emphasis on mentorship as a key component of career growth is particularly noteworthy.
While the book excels in providing practical guidance, some readers may find themselves wanting more depth on certain topics. The brevity of certain sections could be enhanced with additional examples or case studies to further illustrate the principles presented. A more extensive exploration of challenges that individuals might encounter in different corporate cultures would contribute to the book's comprehensiveness.
In conclusion, "Grow" is a four-star guide that delivers practical and actionable advice for those aspiring to climb the corporate ladder. Randy Ornstein and Hayley Ornstein provide a blueprint for career advancement based on proven strategies that have worked in a real-world corporate setting. This book is a valuable resource for individuals looking to stand out, get noticed, and ultimately grow in their careers.
January 30, 2023
GROW is a perfect book for a graduation present. I recommend this book for any student about to enter the workforce to give them an extra edge.
August 4, 2023
Great succinct advice
Really appreciated Randy’s book. Got straight to the point, provided a summary at end of chapter and very practical:
My favorite aspects were:
1. Attending meetings well. Participate actively when attending meetings, don’t have other things going on e.g working on laptop. If meeting is not important enough to pay full attention reconsider attending
2. Know your stats well. Be familiar with key data and metrics you work with and use this to market yourself. Get good at excel and data analytics.
3. Consider relocation as it’s a good way to help career growth especially to places not too many people want to go.
4. Solve problems systematically. Be known as a solution provider. Respond quickly to client queries.
5. Seek mentors and build good work relationships. Learn from those above you and connect with those you work often with.
All in all good tips to enhance work performance in an intentional way.
Really appreciated Randy’s book. Got straight to the point, provided a summary at end of chapter and very practical:
My favorite aspects were:
1. Attending meetings well. Participate actively when attending meetings, don’t have other things going on e.g working on laptop. If meeting is not important enough to pay full attention reconsider attending
2. Know your stats well. Be familiar with key data and metrics you work with and use this to market yourself. Get good at excel and data analytics.
3. Consider relocation as it’s a good way to help career growth especially to places not too many people want to go.
4. Solve problems systematically. Be known as a solution provider. Respond quickly to client queries.
5. Seek mentors and build good work relationships. Learn from those above you and connect with those you work often with.
All in all good tips to enhance work performance in an intentional way.
January 30, 2023
Ornstein's GROW is required reading for every person seeking to move up the corporate chain in both large and small businesses.
His own experiences, learned from academic training and personal experience in the corporate world, are revealed in this well written guide to successful promotion.
The book is very instructive in terms of how to go "up the ladder" through positive interaction with peers, using creativity to overcome obstacles, and dealing with challenges that could block growth.
As a former administrator in a large school system, I wish I had this book in my hands years ago.
Highly recommended.
S.N. Bronstein
His own experiences, learned from academic training and personal experience in the corporate world, are revealed in this well written guide to successful promotion.
The book is very instructive in terms of how to go "up the ladder" through positive interaction with peers, using creativity to overcome obstacles, and dealing with challenges that could block growth.
As a former administrator in a large school system, I wish I had this book in my hands years ago.
Highly recommended.
S.N. Bronstein
January 29, 2023
I recently read "Grow: The Essential Guide to Getting Promoted" by my former co-worker, Randy Ornstein, and found it to be a comprehensive and insightful guide to advancing one's career. Randy is a seasoned executive and draws from his vast experiences to provide real world advice on how to navigate the corporate landscape and achieve one's career goals.
Overall, I highly recommend "Grow" to anyone looking to take their career to the next level. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and offers a wealth of practical advice that can be applied immediately.
Overall, I highly recommend "Grow" to anyone looking to take their career to the next level. The book is well-written, easy to understand, and offers a wealth of practical advice that can be applied immediately.
March 14, 2023
Loved this! Practical tips to help anyone get ahead in the corporate world. Easy to follow guide for junior level employees looking for their first promotion, or helpful reminders for more senior leaders to get better every day.
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