Career Maxxing, Gaslighting Managers & Taking Control Of Your Own Success #72

Nobody cares about your career as much as you do.That might sound harsh, but it's one of the most empowering lessons you can learn.In this episode we discuss why so many people spend years working hard without ever clearly defining what success in their role actually looks like.If your company hasn't set meaningful KPIs, how do you know whether you're succeeding?How do you demonstrate your value?How do you build a case for a pay rise or promotion?Waiting for someone else to create the framework is often a mistake, and taking ownership of your own performance can completely change the trajectory of your career.We then tackle one of the trickiest workplace situations of all: reporting to a weak leader.Not every poor manager is the same, some are simply inexperienced or overwhelmed. Others are political, self-serving or willing to protect themselves at your expense.Understanding the difference dictates how you will approach. We discuss how to build influence, protect your reputation, navigate organisational politics and make decisions that keep your career moving forward, even when your manager isn't.Career maxxing, building your own KPIs, negotiating promotions, identifying weak leadership and taking responsibility for your own career progression.In short:Career maxxingWhy most companies don't define success wellBuilding your own KPIsCreating meaningful performance measuresDemonstrating your valuePreparing for pay rise conversationsPromotions and career progressionWeak managers versus dangerous managersBuilding influence outside your reporting lineOrganisational politicsProtecting your reputationPaper trails and accountabilityLong-term career strategyFind us here:Digital Resources: Therackycunninghamcollective.comInstagram: @letsjuststartpodcastTiktok: @letsjuststartpodcastYoutube: @LetsJustStartPodcastLaura Insta: @laura.rackyLaura Tiktok: @laurarackyChristian Insta: @leaderbiltacademyChristian Tiktok: @leaderbiltLeadership training and coaching: Leaderbilt.co