Atomic Ambition

Want to build a loyal team? It’s simpler than you think. Here’s how great leaders do it: 👉 Communicate clearly and honestly 👉 Give real ownership, not just tasks 👉 Recognise effort, not just results 👉 Make decisions transparently 👉 Celebrate wins, big and small 👉 Create a safe space for ideas 👉 Offer fair pay and benefits 👉 Respect work-life balance 👉 Foster a culture of trust 👉 Invest in their growth 👉 Prioritise inclusion Loyalty isn’t something you demand, it’s something you cultivate. But here’s the reality: – Loyalty is fragile Push people to the point where they feel unappreciated, and they’ll check out. Earn their loyalty, and they’ll help you build something remarkable. ♻️ Share if you agree. 🔔 And follow Atomic Ambition (from Mostyn Wilson) for more on career success.

These tough lessons could change your career forever. (Accept them and level up) 1/ You’re unlikely to have job security. 2/ Your job title won’t define your success. 3/ You’ll outgrow some of your colleagues. 4/ You’ll have to unlearn things to progress. 5/ You won’t be able to avoid office politics. 6/ You won’t always get credit for your ideas. 7/ Your reputation is your most valuable asset. 8/ Burnout is real, and it can derail your career. 9/ Sometimes, your hard work will go unnoticed. 10/ You’re unlikely to just get handed a promotion. 11/ Your dream job probably won’t come right away. 12/ The job you love might not always love you back. 13/ Often, you’ll have to do things you don’t want to. 14/ You can be overqualified and still not get the job. 15/ Your network will often matter more than your skills. 16/ Perfectionism will hold you back more than help you. 17/ Your loyalty to a company won’t always be rewarded. 18/ Not every company cares about your personal growth. 19/ You won’t succeed just because you’re the most talented. 20/ The most important feedback might never be given to you. 21/ You won’t be totally satisfied as you’ll keep upping your goals. Which truth hit home the most for you? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ ♻️ Repost this to help others in their careers. 🔔 And follow Atomic Ambition (from Mostyn Wilson) for more! ___ Like this? You’ll love the Atomic Ambition fortnightly newsletter. Click 'Visit website' in the page profile to try it.

Stop trying to hire the most experienced people. Give people a chance. Hire for the following qualities instead: 1/ Get Things Done ↳ People who love delivering keep team momentum going 2/ Easy to Work With ↳ Keeps calm and lifts the team up 3/ Curious and Eager to Learn ↳ Always asking “Why?” and “What’s next?” 4/ Quick Thinkers with a Strategic Mindset ↳ Balances speed with foresight 5/ Open to Feedback ↳ Turns feedback into action, not just reflection 6/ Resilient in the Face of Challenges ↳ Turns setbacks into stepping stones 7/ Customer-Centric ↳ Keeps customers at the core of every move 8/ Take Calculated Risks ↳ Pushes limits – smartly, not recklessly 9/ Strong Communicators ↳ Clear, concise, and get people aligned 10/ Team-Oriented ↳ It’s “we” over “me” every day 11/ Trustworthy ↳ With integrity that never wavers 12/ Have Experience in Building Something from Scratch ↳ People who know how to create and grow Hire people who will create the culture you want. Invest in their potential. And watch your team fly. What qualities do you look for when hiring? ♻️ Repost this to help your network hire smart too. 🔔 And follow Atomic Ambition (from Mostyn Wilson) for more like this. __ Subscribe to the Atomic Ambition fortnightly newsletter be notified about the next intake.

Your brilliance could be the reason you’re stuck. Don’t let the Indispensable Trap get you. 30% of people say they're ‘indispensable’ at work * But here’s the uncomfortable truth: 👉 Being amazing at what you do can hold you back And keep you stuck in the same role. Solving everyone else’s problems, with no space to grow. Why? Because when you're "too good," people don't want to let you go. ❌ No promotions ❌ No new challenges ❌ Just endless tasks, because “you’re the best at it” In this carousel, I break down: ✅ How to stop being everyone’s safety net ✅ The hidden dangers of being “indispensable” ✅ Actionable steps to create space for YOUR growth The best way to move forward… …is to make yourself REPLACEABLE. Because being great at your job should open doors. Not slam them shut. 🔔 Follow Atomic Ambition (from Mostyn Wilson) to help realise your own ambitions. __ * Glassdoor, 2017

92% of professionals never earn what they should. Here’s what the top 8% know: It’s not about talent, time, or resources. It’s about closing the ambition gap. Because the real obstacles are: ❌ Lack of clarity ↳ You know you’re meant for more, but you don’t know what “more” looks like. ❌ Lack of confidence ↳ Fear of failure, criticism, or the unknown keeps you frozen in place. ❌ Lack of tools ↳ You don’t have a roadmap to turn ambition into results. Unfortunately, your ambition alone won’t get you there. But when you combine it with clarity, confidence, and strategy? Everything changes. Here’s how to bridge the gap: ✅ Get crystal clear on your goals. Ask yourself: – What have I already achieved that once felt impossible? – What will I regret not trying in 10 years? – If I had just 5 years left, what would I prioritise? Clarity begins where fear ends. ✅ Build confidence by taking action. Confidence doesn’t come before action. It comes from taking it. ✅ Get the right tools and a plan. Ambition without a strategy is just a wish. Create a plan that aligns your goals with practical steps and timelines. The secret to joining the top 8%? Direction. Courage. Support. Make 2025 the year you stop dreaming – and start earning the life you’ve always wanted.