Advancing Your Career Without Climbing the Ladder

Nora Leet, Sue Lorentz

Advancing Your Career Without Climbing the Ladder

Nora came to the sudden realization that she didn’t want her boss’ job. But with 15-20 years of work in front of her, that didn’t mean she wanted to just standstill. One of Sue’s greatest learning experiences came not when she was promoted, but when she was asked to take on a project in her...

In this chat, we want you to walk away with:

An HR perspective on why organizations need and benefit from people who aren’t seeking to move up
Ideas for how you can grow in place, regardless of your longer-term ambitions
Tips for talking to your boss about what *you* want

Meet The Speakers

Nora Leet

HR Director

After careers in retail management and marketing I found my passion in human resources. I have worked in organizations that span the globe and ones that barely reach outside their home state; in organizations of 125,000+ employees to under 1,000. Across them all I have seen a common theme of folks, especially women, trying to succeed at work and at home and struggling. And I have heard time and again from people who believe that growth=promotion.

Sue Lorentz

HR Director

With over 20+ years of experience in human resources, Sue has learned that development happens in many different ways; you simply need to recognize the opportunities. Sue has worked in several industries including: financial, medical device & healthcare technology. No matter what industry, she is asked the same question: “Does development only mean moving up the ladder?”. She will share her personal development experiences and thoughts about ways you can navigate your growth & development.