259: What Should You Do When You Start to Outperform Your Boss?

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In today’s episode, Erin answers a question from a listener about what to do when you start to outperform your boss. It’s juicy, it’s complicated, and...it’s manageable.

Erin gives you a six-step strategy for how to handle a situation like this, especially if you’re overperforming and underappreciated.

Erin also shares:

• The differences between Upset U and Upward U
• How to be the leader you want to be led by
• How to offer solutions when you receive criticism

If you’re looking for an answer to a tricky situation for now, for the future, or to share with a friend who’s going through this—this is the episode for you.

Special sprinkles on top of this episode:

• How loglines can work in businesses and not just movies

If you liked this episode, you can keep the party going with:

• Episode 257: What Are the Secrets to Transforming Siloed Teams into Collaborative Powerhouses?

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