first reaffirm your commitment to the company and its mission. This signals that you have long‐term leadership potential and you're not a mercenary who will jump ship to the highest bidder. Do not be coy or talk about how many calls you've been getting from recruiters; everyone gets those calls. Be constructive, not entitled. The company doesn't owe you a promotion. Employment is a two‐way agreement; both sides need to be satisfied with the deal.