From the course: Leading Yourself
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Boss management
- We've talked in this course about how to frame up failures and successes for your boss, but how do you navigate the day-to-day of leading yourself without undermining your boss' authority? Well, it's simple. Put yourself in your boss' shoes. The goal of leading yourself is to make you and your boss more successful, not to diminish or replace them. So you don't want to go charging into your boss' office and say, "I don't need your help, "because I'm leading myself." That's pretty self-absorbed and probably not entirely true. And it's going to make your boss feel like they aren't doing a good job or they aren't appreciated. You want to do the opposite. You want to show that you're self-aware and disciplined and that you know exactly what kind of support you need. So keeping your boss engaged is important for your success and theirs. Here are three ways you can get the best from your boss. Talk about a strategic…
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