EP 54: Why Your Relationship with Your Boss Matters More Than You Think

Your relationship with your boss is one of the most important factors in your procurement career, career progression and leadership development.

And yet, it’s often not given the attention it deserves.

In this episode of Procurement Pivots, we explore why this relationship has such a significant impact on your experience, progression and long-term career decisions.

We discuss:

• Why this relationship can influence whether you stay or leave a role
• Why most relationships aren’t broken, but still aren’t working well enough
• The importance of taking time to reflect on what you need
• How clarity and alignment shape a strong working relationship
• Why communication style is often the root of the challenge
• The role your boss plays in advocating for you internally
• Why you need to take ownership of building and shaping the relationship
• The importance of understanding the pressures your boss is under
• Why knowing your non-negotiables matters
• How building a wider support network can strengthen your position

This episode builds on many of the themes we’ve explored around visibility, positioning and progression in procurement careers.

Because doing a great job isn’t always enough.

The relationship around you matters more than you might think.

Hosted by: 

Donna Bowden | Procurement Career Coach, Narrate Your Career
Laura Sellers | Executive and Leadership Coach, Coaching for Procurement

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