Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #117 – Leading Up: I Think My Boss Is Avoiding Me
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Dec 17, 2020 Explore the dynamics of influencing your boss, even when it feels like they're avoiding you. Learn to shift from managing tasks to leading people for greater impact. Discover how anticipating possibilities can enhance your leadership. Understand the importance of preparing before meetings and providing succinct updates. Emphasizing the right cues—like attitude and motivation—can boost your influence. Finally, be proactive in adding value to your leader's workload to establish yourself as a go-to team member.
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Shift From Manager To Leader
- Move beyond managing tasks and develop a leadership mindset to increase influence with your boss.
- Lead people as well as manage processes to stand out and gain trust from leaders.
Think Bigger Than Your Role
- High performers not only do their job well but think longer and bigger than their leader.
- Offering forward-looking ideas energizes leaders and signals readiness for more responsibility.
Push Boundaries With Permission
- Push boundaries thoughtfully and accept corrective feedback when you overstep.
- Ask your leader which areas they want you to challenge and focus your energy there.