Your Boss Isn’t Paying Attention (Here’s How to Get Noticed)

Most employees think their boss controls their career. The truth? They don’t. And waiting quietly is costing you opportunities.
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Most professionals assume their boss controls promotions, raises, and career growth. In reality, committees and senior leaders make the final decisions—and your boss can’t advocate for you if they don’t know what you’re doing. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg explains the four pillars of career advancement: educating leadership on your work and impact, advocating for yourself without sounding pushy, building strategic networks with directors and VPs, and communicating trade-offs in a positive, solution-oriented way. Learn how to avoid the high-performer trap, articulate your value, and stop waiting for recognition to come from your manager. This episode is designed for ambitious professionals seeking career growth, workplace clarity, and practical leadership strategies.
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00:00 – Why your boss isn’t in control of your career
01:17 – Who really decides your career opportunities
04:59 – The three things leaders must know about your work
06:11 – Self-advocacy reframed as “educating” leadership
08:31 – The high-performer trap: why saying yes backfires
09:38 – Explaining your impact and value clearly
11:52 – Communicating career expectations and timelines
14:00 – Kendall’s story: overlooked for three years
15:15 – Why networking with senior leaders matters most
20:36 – How to communicate trade-offs without sounding negative
22:57 – The four pillars of sustainable career growth