Is it me or my boss?

Question

SO my boss has made it clear that she likes me and trusts me BUT keeps saying she wants to join me on a sales call at some point.

Thing is, I've tried to get her on a call 4 times now and she's never joined. She called out one deal specifically that she wanted to help with and I emailed to get no response.

To me, I think she's super busy and prioritizing low performers. Still, the lack of follow through on her part is confusing and frustrating.

Any thoughts here or advice?

Accepted Answer

Her lack of follow-through is not to be confused with your lack of ability. Keep forging ahead, doing what you're doing. You said it yourself, she's prioritizing low performers, maybe to help them get to your level.

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Keep doing what you doing, keep reminder her about it in your 1-1 so she knows you take the ownership and equally interested in involving her in your meetings.

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Sounds like she trusts you to do your job on your own, take it as a compliment and keep killing it.

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This is perfect for you. Just keep a record and you will be golden. There is no need if you are performing, abs therefore saving time for her

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Just keep doing what you're doing.  At some point, she'll have the time to join you on a call.

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Yeah that is weird. I would just keep doing what you are doing! and if she gets her act tother to join a call then great! is she doesnt....well that doesnt really effect you does it?

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I think you nailed it as sheprioritizes the low-performers and trusts you. I think she does want to be involved, maybe its a goal of hers to know everyone's business

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Keep inviting. It’s her, not you.

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WOW appreciate all the love and support here. Sounds like the general theme is to:

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You're fine, don't sweat it.

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I'd keep doing what you're doing, and if she brings it up again mention (politely) that you've tried in the past, and will continue trying, to include her on calls.

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Depending on the work and the org... your boss might be in a position where she's been pulled 8 different ways. This is where it's difficult as a manager... you have to triage your time.

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All you can do at this point is ensure that you are doing the right things and setting the framework for her to join. If she isn't, there isn't much else that you can do other than remind her of the calls.

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Could be so many things, but definitely not a negative thing :) I`d be more worried if she was constantly on your case.

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Tell her. You’ve tried involving her 4 times, does she still want to do it or is it not really a priority to her? You don’t want it hanging over your head

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Be persistent..

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Is it me or my boss?

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Is it me or my boss?

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