I NEEDED THIS!!! My manager is not great at managing our team cause he has so many other things going on and this was so helpful for me and my professional progression!
Aleen, this advice really hit home for me! I’ve been struggling to balance being focused on my current role while also making sure I’m positioning myself for growth and future opportunities. The part where you mention the “hustle” versus actually becoming top talent resonated deeply. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of hustling, but as you said, it’s really about being intentional with your time, focusing on quality, and getting clear on expectations. I love the advice about managing up and being proactive with feedback—those small steps really can set you apart as someone who’s not just doing the work but going above and beyond. Thank you for this—it gave me the clarity I needed!
This is it! As a new team lead and manager myself, I'm also reading this as "what to look for in your people and how to push them to be top talent"
This one resonated with "managing up" - I am ready to ask this of our team. I love this approach and taking it into my meeting tomorrow with our team.
I NEEDED THIS!!! My manager is not great at managing our team cause he has so many other things going on and this was so helpful for me and my professional progression!
There are so many people I want to send this to!
And you should!
Aleen, this advice really hit home for me! I’ve been struggling to balance being focused on my current role while also making sure I’m positioning myself for growth and future opportunities. The part where you mention the “hustle” versus actually becoming top talent resonated deeply. It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of hustling, but as you said, it’s really about being intentional with your time, focusing on quality, and getting clear on expectations. I love the advice about managing up and being proactive with feedback—those small steps really can set you apart as someone who’s not just doing the work but going above and beyond. Thank you for this—it gave me the clarity I needed!