Spock barely survives, spending the next several days scratching himself and whining. Later, someone makes a comment about the needs of the many having outweighed the needs of the few. Even an emergency laser enema by Dr. Crusher fails to save him. To Get Promoted On Star Trek 10. Don't go down on the planet with Kirk if you're wearing a red shirt.
Cleavage is good.
Tell Picard you think bald men in power are sexy. Don't tell Kirk you think that bald men in power are sexy. Kill off higher ranking officers and all other people in line for the position you'd like. Sleep with Riker. Sleep with Kirk.