If you are tired of not getting what you want from your boss, don't worry, you're not alone. So many people think hard work will get them what they want, but that's rarely the case. Today, I'm gonna show you the simple secret that will help you get exactly what you want from your boss.

Timestamps

0:55 – Don't Confuse Hard Work With The Right Work: Strategy beats brute force. Figure out how to focus your efforts on what matters.

3:00 – Every Boss Has A Currency: Figure out what motivates your boss so you can give it to them.

5:48 – Ask For What You Want: Come up with a plan and make the ask using three clear steps.

10:04 – What I'm Into Right Now: What I'm currently watching and why you should check it out.

10:44 – Challenge for Listeners: Define exactly what you want. Look for a pattern of what your boss values.

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Hard work alone won’t get you noticed by the people who run the company. Promotions and big opportunities usually go to the people executives know, trust, and remember. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get on the radar of the C-suite and what you need to do to stand out when the big opportunities appear.

Timestamps

0:54 – Storytime: The time I met the COO and made an impression.

3:04 – Every Moment Counts: Treat any interaction with the C-Suite like the Olympics.

6:57 – Get In Their Mind: When you understand how you think, you can tailor your approach.

8:42 – Get Visible: When they don't know you, they can help you.

10:25 – What Im Learning Right Now: A new segment where I share something I'm learning recently. Let me know what you think in the comments.

11:08 – Challenge for Listeners: Get visible in the next two weeks.

Career & Leadership Coaching

• Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.

Free Resources

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Engage

• New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.
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• YouTube: ​Austin Hopkins
• Career Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com

I was three weeks into a new leadership role when one of my top performers told me my idea would never work. In that moment, I felt defensive, unsure, and tempted to keep the peace. Instead of addressing it, I told myself a story that made avoiding the discomfort feel smart.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the five lies I told myself as a leader, how they quietly damaged my team, and what to do instead.

Timestamps

1:41 – Lie #1: My Team’s Performance Will Speak For Itself.

3:00 – Lie #2: They’re Not Complaining, So They Must Be Happy.

4:19 – Lie #3: I’m Being Nice By Not Holding Them Accountable.

5:38 – Lie #4: I’ll Just Give The Best Projects/Work to My A Players.

6:55 – Lie #5: They Aren't That Bad. I Can Manage Around Them.

8:10 – Challenge for Listeners: Label the lie, Take action in 7 days.

Career & Leadership Coaching

• Want a better career? Clients who work with us earn 57% more and get promoted 3x faster on average: Book your free career clarity call here.

Free Resources

• The Brag Sheet (free Career Achievement Tracker): Here
• Take the free Career Fulfillment quiz: Here

Engage

• New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe.
• Send in your career, leadership, or self-development questions and I’ll answer them on air.
• Email: theintrovertleader@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austinchopkins
• YouTube: ​Austin Hopkins
• Career Coaching: www.sts-coaching.com