Quick Lift: The PIE Formula: Why Performance Alone Won’t Get You Promoted
In this Quick Lift, Betsy Hamm recaps her conversation with leadership strategist Linda Strange to break down one of the most important career lessons that too often goes unsaid: success isn’t just about performance. It’s about P.I.E.—Performance, Image, and Exposure.
We cover why focusing only on your performance can stall your career, and how elevating your image and building exposure are the keys to moving forward. From cultivating executive presence to shaping how others talk about you when you’re not in the room, this recap is packed with actionable advice to help you get intentional about your next move.
Whether you’re a young professional just starting out or a seasoned leader looking to level up, this episode is your roadmap to making sure your hard work gets noticed—and rewarded..
This is a career strategy you can’t afford to skip.
Linda Strange
Organizational Development Leader
Linda Strange is an accomplished leader in organizational development, talent strategy, and leadership coaching. She spent over 20 years with The Hershey Company, where she became the first female Director in Sales and pioneered initiatives in diversity, training, and leadership development. Linda later founded her own consulting firm, Peopletrax, and worked with major brands like Procter & Gamble, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson. Most recently with Perceptyx, she partnered with global companies to advance employee engagement and people strategy. A Penn State grad, Linda is also active in her community, serving on the board of Tennis Central and supporting women in leadership.