How to Train Your Boss: Become a Trusted Advisor
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How to Train Your Boss: Become a Trusted Advisor
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About this listen
How to train your boss the right way so you become a trusted advisor at work. Learn how to pair positive feedback with fact‑based truth, teach your role, take initiative, offer half‑loaf solutions, and clarify communication so leaders decide faster.
Takeaways
- Positive feedback that keeps truth flowing
- The “cold cup of coffee” (non‑judgmental hard truths)
- Teach your boss your role; avoid TLAs
- Take initiative and propose half‑loaf solutions
- Clarify ambiguous directions in meetings
- Show you care under pressure
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:06) Why “train your boss” helps everyone
(03:35) Positive feedback that keeps truth flowing
(05:30) The “cold cup of coffee”: fact‑based tough news
(08:00) Teach your boss your role; avoid TLAs
(10:25) Praise yourself and your coworkers
(12:10) Take initiative with real examples
(15:25) Offer half‑loaf solutions that move forward
(17:50) Help leaders clarify ambiguous directions
(21:50) Understand priorities; show that you care
(25:24) Recap and takeaways
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