Hey Reader,
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Something I see often when people are managing up is they’re afraid of providing feedback or directly asking their manager or skip level for what they see is missing.
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They feel like they will come off as too aggressive and think “oh, my gosh, my boss will think I’m saying that they’re doing something wrong.”
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So then requests get hedged as questions, instead of specific proposals or asks.
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I support my clients in determining how to rephrase their requests in a way that is confident and does not assign blame, but says “hey, this is what I really need from the leadership team. This is why, and this is what it would help accomplish.”
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Remember, your leadership team aren’t mind readers 🙂 By providing them with these insights, you are helping them do their job better too!
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Maybe you have a few proposals or initiates you want them to look at.
Maybe your team could use additional direction after a priority shift.
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You’re sharing the information so they can make a more informed decision.
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This can really help you make a difference.

• It gives you the opportunity to clearly identify the connection to any strategic initiatives or larger goals you are working towards and why you need the support from them.
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• It saves the leadership team time, which they may not have a lot of already.
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• It showcases your expertise, your ability to see the big picture, and builds trust in you.

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Go crush it,
Jossie
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P.S. Need help rephrasing your asks? Or maybe you need support to feel comfortable making these direct requests? Add a coach to your tool belt this summer. Book a time to chat with me about On-the-Go Coaching to see if it’s a good fit for you.