102. Your Boss Doesn’t Know What You Do (and Why That’s Dangerous)

Secrets of the Career Game

Most of us give our boss way too much credit — for the raise we didn’t get, the promotion we hoped for, or the recognition we thought was overdue. Kendall Berg pulls back the curtain to reveal the truth: your career outcomes are rarely decided by one person. Promotions, raises, and opportunities happen by committee, and your boss can’t advocate for you if they don’t even know what you’re doing.

This episode digs into the four pillars of career growth: education, self-advocacy, networking, and communication. Kendall explains why reframing self-advocacy as “educating leadership” changes everything, how high performers accidentally sabotage themselves by saying yes to everything, and why building relationships with directors and VPs is just as critical as doing the work itself. With sharp insights and practical stories (including her own three-year promotion delay), Kendall shows how to communicate impact, manage expectations, and protect your career trajectory.

In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, we discuss:

• How do you educate your boss and leadership team about your impact without sounding pushy?

• Why do high performers often burn out before reaching senior leadership?

• What’s the role of networking with directors and VPs in career advancement?

• How do you communicate trade-offs and risks in a positive, strategic way?

• Why can’t you rely on your boss alone for promotions and raises?

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