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alexpe2294

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My boss, mentor and friend quit. What should I do?

The boss who always sung my praises to higher-ups and made sure my projects were successful is leaving, and I'm worried that his replacement won’t share his (or my) vision — or that he just won’t be as pleasant to work with.


What can I do to win him over from the beginning and have him on my side?

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Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
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War Room Enthusiast
Keep doing what you've been doing, actions scream louder than words, show him you are a top preformer and lead the pack! 
sebitas
Opinionated
0
administrador
I totally agree with you
BmajoR
Arsonist
5
Account Executive
Follow them. 
funcoupons
WR Officer
4
👑
UrAssIsSaaS
Arsonist
3
SaaS Eater
How did I know something like this was coming. 
cw95
Politicker
0
Sales Development Lead
This. It's a known practice. 
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
3
No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
Lucky 8 ball says try again. 
NoSuperhero
Politicker
3
BDR LEAD
Keep it up my dood. You don't need your mentor to be working with you, you know?  Stay strong, keep getting after it!
AlphaCharlie
Arsonist
2
Account executive
A good cup of coffee would get me on your good side!
Incognito
WR Officer
2
Master of Disaster
This happened to me at my last firm. I miss her dearly. 

Her replacement was regional asshole, so I was right fucked. I quit because there was no possible way I could succeed under his leadership.

However, if they’re halfway competent then just be fucking valuable. Everyone will love you if you have a good attitude and good work ethic. 
cw95
Politicker
1
Sales Development Lead
see it out and if it isn't for you then make your decision man. 
JC10X
Politicker
1
Senior Sales Manager
Keep kicking ass, results are always loudest..
deathbysales
Politicker
1
Vice President, Sales
Just do your job. Managers/higher ups can sniff out performers unless he/she is a total tool and if that's the case either wait them out or jump ship. Trying too hard may make them think you can't stand on your own merits. Personally when a new boss comes in or new VP (we have had a rotating door of them over the years) they need to win ME over. I am a performer and can take my performance somewhere else in a heartbeat, they need me way more. 
Sniper
Valued Contributor
1
Enterprise Account Executive
Can you predict the future? 

If yes - DM me. Skip below if no. 

Can you pay the bills with worries? if yes DM me. If no skip below

Win more customers over. 
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
1
MDR
Follow them. 
dave1
Politicker
0
SDR
I would go with full transparency and approach with a plan! 
CaneWolf
Politicker
0
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Is the replacement internal or external? This also seems like a great opportunity to go to his boss before the new guy steps in and build a relationship there.
sebitas
Opinionated
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administrador
do not lose friendship and strive as he taught you
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
0
Rolling 20's all day
Sorry to hear about your loss. Best you can do is keep performing well and try to find the silver lining. See what you can learn from your new manager, and keep somewhat in touch with you old manager if you think you ever might work together again.
GetAHobby
Arsonist
0
RVP Sales
Hope your old boss brings you to their new company
alecabral
Arsonist
0
Director - Digital Sales Transformation
Just keep swimming dude...you'll be fine.
GDO
Politicker
0
BDM
Keep at it. There is a reason why the guy leaving liked you. If the new one does not share the same vision, you can still fix it when that s the case. Offer to help him get up to speed in the role?
Clashingsoulsspell
Politicker
0
ISR
Either the Bitcoiner or the cyclist, we have both in my office.
Error32
Politicker
0
ISR
In my office there is a guy who does crossfit, buys bitcoin, eats vegan and cycles for fun.
SaaSam
Politicker
-1
Account Executive
Tell him your "preferred pronouns" when you introduce yourself to show how woke you are.. Thats not annoying right?
BmajoR
Arsonist
3
Account Executive
Your Wyoming is showing, careful there. 

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