The shortcut to prominence is by solving problems

Joseph did not become number two in Egypt because somebody pitied him or advocated for him to be given that job. Remember that the Egyptians detested the Hebrews and they would not even eat with them. This is discrimination at its worst. Nobody set up a committee to fight against this discrimination, but when Joseph cared enough for others to meet their needs, he was positioned to become the number two most powerful person in Egypt.
It has been said that the cream will always rise to the top. When you focus on the needs of others, you will be inspired with solutions to meet those needs.