# Why Outstanding Careers Need Time (Not Instant Promotions)

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Podcast: [Harvard Business Review](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harvard-business-review-7777387)
Published: 2026-06-17T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why Great Careers Take Time (Not Instant Promotions) 9 Jan 2026 --- Why do so many early-career employees feel frustrated by the pace of growth at work? Leadership expert Tim Elmore explains why great careers take time—and how leaders can reset expectations. Listen to the full IdeaCast episode here: https://s.hbr.org/3NzVHNb ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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