Chapter 3Creating Constructive Loyalty
The first chapter talked about how conflict between you and your manager is inevitable. That’s not inherently bad, and it’s not anybody’s fault—it’s part of the system because what each of you want and are rewarded for are different. That chapter also discussed what you as a working professional look for in a career: a job that provides opportunities to succeed, the resources you need to learn and grow, and enough autonomy to let you focus on your job.
You have one natural ally in your quest toward that goal: your manager. Your manager plays a vital role in your career. You need that person on your side if you have any chance of getting what you need to succeed. That’s true even if—as so often happens—your ...
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