A fairly natural progression within any organization is from individual contributor into a leadership role, but without having the experience under your belt already, it may be hard to prove you are ready for the next step.  The article, “4 Ways to Show You’re Ready for Management,” by Heather Schlichting offers advice to show the decision makers in your organization that you have what it takes to lead.  Her advice is to…
1. Be a problem solver, and be proactive
2. Take on leadership opportunities however small
3. Take an interest in the company as a whole, not just your part in it
4. Always be professional and on-top of your game
Visit the article for further details and examples of how you can accomplish this