One person stands between you and your next raise or promotion: your boss. While others on the leadership team — and even your peers — may exert some influence on your career future, it’s your direct supervisor who can pull the strings to either grant or deny your chance for advancement. But to get what you want, you have to ask for it.
Having the Here’s-What-I-Want Conversation With Your Boss
Stuff to actually say out loud.
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