This month I want to highlight an article, Things your manager might not know, by Julia Evans. As we begin 2023, we are all eager to deliver ambitious products that delight our customers. Every one of us wants to succeed, and a key element of our success is high-trust, timely communication. This article serves as a reminder that the best way to deliver awesome results is by communicating our needs and challenges, which helps our team create successful outcomes. Although this article focuses on communicating with your manager, the lesson applies broadly across teams and orgs.

https://jvns.ca/blog/things-your-manager-might-not-know

“Being good at telling your manager the right information at the right time and asking for what you need is a superpower. It makes you way more valuable to have on a team…and it’s more likely that you’ll get what you want…”