Being visible.

Bert Fan’s best advice for those trying to reach a Staff-plus role was,

often reaching Staff is a combination of luck, timing, and work.

Timing is a particular sort of luck, so in some ways you can simplify this even further down to just luck and work.

If you’re fortunate, then you won’t have to pursue a deliberate path to a Staff-plus role.. You’re already working on your company’s top priorities, have a well-positioned manager who cares about supporting your career, and are working from you...