Most people avoid tough conversations.
But if you want career growth? You can't.
Radical candor -- being clear, honest, and compassionate -- is not easy. Quite the opposite.
It takes:
- Trust
- Consistency
- The willingness to face discomfort
Let's talk tough upwards conversations, the ones responsible for promotions and pay raises:
The key to these is to bring ammo. Have a portfolio of proven successes. Present as if you have the leverage (if you add real value, you do). Quantify your value. Confidence with quantification is priceless.
May 6, 2025 21:13Yup -- as an engineering manager, helping provide me with more evidence helps me go to bat for you.
