Managing Your Manager

Most managers won’t tell you this—

But they wish you’d do it:

They want fewer surprises.

Fewer loose ends.

Less guessing what you need.

And more help carrying the weight.

The truth?

Managing your manager is a skill—

And most people never learn it.

They wait.
They assume.
They hope things just work out.

But the ones who rise?
They know how to lead up, not just down.

Here’s how to make that shift—
And start earning real trust:

💡How You Support Your Manager
→ Share updates before they ask
→ Ask clear, simple questions
→ Match their goals and style

⚠️What Holds You Back
→ Letting fear stop you
→ Avoiding honest talks
→ Focusing on the wrong things
→ Waiting too long to get direction

✅❌Do’s vs. Don’ts
→ Do: Speak up, take action,
offer solutions, respect their time.

→ Don’t: Assume they know what you need,
hide problems hoping they disappear.

Behind every manager is
someone under pressure.

They don’t always know what you need.

They don’t always say what they feel.

But they always notice who shows up ready.

Make sure that person is you.