I'm not sure how honest I should be with my manager. Let me know what you think.
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How honest are you with your manager?
How honest are you with your manager?
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Depends on who your manager is. My first manager was ride or die, always had my back. I could be open and honest since we were in it together. New manager is the complete opposite. He's not transparent. Documents everything for HR. Therefore I mirror how he operates.
I'm very honest/open. We're pretty much all like that here, including upper management. It's one of the things I appreciate most about working here.
Fine line, but honesty is best policy. I also bring problems with a solution to strategize with them on, not just problems. I run a couple teams and have some stand offs with multiple business leaders and not all turmoil needs to go to my Chief level boss. plus i would sound whiny as shit not settling these disputes or attempting to first. But im honest with 90% of what is really going on business wise and 100% personalย
I'm very honest/open. We're pretty much all like that here, including upper management. It's one of the things I appreciate most about working here.
Always politically correct...and totally honest 90% of the time. The other 10% is when it's best to just bite your tongue...and maybe log it under "reasons to listen to that next LinkedIn recruiter"ย
I was just about to say this. You peeps already know how I feel about transparency. I've also grown to realize sometimes it's best to keep your mouth shut, make a note, and move along.
Maturity in verbal discretion in a valuable skill for any professional, let alone a salesperson.ย
Just assume everything you tell your manager will be told to someone else. Expecting people to have discretion is the exception, not the norm, managers included.
Depends on who your manager is. My first manager was ride or die, always had my back. I could be open and honest since we were in it together. New manager is the complete opposite.
I'm also spoiled by a nice home office set up so I tend to do most of my work from the house, but I think it's important to get out and moving throughout the day. Walks, quick phone call with family/friend, running a short errand, etc. can all be a great way to break up the day from just sitting in your office staring at the computer.
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