Your Manager’s Confidence Meter

Your success at work depends not only on what you achieve but on how confident your manager feels in your ability to get there. Yet few of us think about what drives that confidence, or what erodes it. Here’s how to build it deliberately, and earn more trust, autonomy, and support.

Why You Must Talk About the Why

When the plan is set, the instinct is to move straight into execution. But if you want to turn a project from box-checking into impact, you must start with the “why” – even if you think it’s clear. Here are three reasons to always talk about the why.

Ownership Must Be Seen to Be Done

Ownership isn’t just about doing the work—it’s about taking the mental load off your manager while stepping into full leadership. And it requires ongoing communication. Here’s how to make your ownership visible and impactful.