Ebook: Who gets promoted, who doesn't, and why: 10 things you'd better do if you want to get ahead

Some portions of this book originally appeared in other forms in the Wall Street Journal's Managing Your Career magazine and CareerJournal.com. Reprinted by permission from Dow Jones & Co., Inc., and CareerJournal.com, the free executive career site from the Wall Street Journal.;Timing is at least as important as performance or talent -- You have to get noticed -- Lifelong learning is required for lifelong success -- All of business is sales -- You need an ascension plan, but always make your boss look good -- Suction -- Find guardian angels and benefactors -- Move, dammit. and here's why -- Find the right mix of prepared and lucky.