{
  "id": 11161454,
  "title": "Nestlé's CEO says these 3 qualities will get you promoted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nestles-ceo-says-these-3-qualities-will-get-you-promoted",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:38:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/nestle-ceo-qualities-get-promotion-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil has identified three key qualities that contribute to employees being promoted within the company. According to Navratil, curiosity is the first essential trait. He emphasized the importance of constantly learning, whether by acquiring new skills, seeking guidance from colleagues, managers, and mentors, or even learning from more junior reverse-mentors. Navratil's own career trajectory, which began as an internal auditor and led to his current position, supports his assertion that continuous learning has been a consistent practice throughout his career.\n\nThe second quality Navratil highlighted is a strong drive to make things better. He described this as having a \"hungry\" attitude and a genuine desire to win. Employees who possess this ambition are more likely to succeed than those with the right skills but a lack of passion for making a difference. Navratil believes that such employees are willing to step outside their comfort zones to take on new opportunities and continuously improve their abilities.\n\nThe third and final trait mentioned by Navratil is humility. He expressed his preference for humble individuals who do not boast about their accomplishments or consider themselves superior to others. Arrogance, according to Navratil, is a recipe for failure, as it hinders the ability to recognize one's own limitations and seek assistance when needed. Successful employees, in his view, acknowledge when they require help and understand that they are not the sole smartest person in the room.\n\nIn summary, Navratil's observations suggest that to be promoted at Nestlé, one must remain curious, demonstrate a strong desire to succeed, and possess humility. By embodying these qualities, employees are more likely to seize opportunities for growth and ultimately rise through the ranks within the company.",
  "summary": "As Philipp Navratil has moved up the Nestlé career ladder, he said he's noticed traits that consistently set apart workers who earn promotions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}