202: How to manage up when your team needs more support

Your team is stretched. People are tired. Work keeps piling up. And you know they need more support.

But when you ask for more resources, the answer is not always yes.

In this episode, I break down how to advocate upward in a way that gets traction and protects your team at the same time.

You’ll learn:

• Why burnout alone rarely unlocks resources
• What leaders above you actually respond to
• The shift that helped one manager secure additional headcount
• What to say when your boss starts micromanaging
• How managing up builds credibility
• Ways to frame requests so they align with company priorities
• How strong upward communication reduces pressure below

If you keep hitting resistance when trying to support your team, this episode will give you a smarter way forward.

Best for managers, founders, and operators working between team needs and executive expectations.

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