Every manager wants you to communicate like this. Most people never do - and then wonder why they keep getting passed over. I've worked with 12+ managers at Microsoft and earned near-perfect ratings from almost all of them. After all of it, I can tell you - it wasn't the hard work and my best work that built the most trust. It was these 5 phrases, used consistently at the right time when it mattered most. If you enjoyed this and want more premium career growth tips that helped me earn multiple back-to-back promotions and the 2024 Top Performer of the Year Award at Microsoft - ✨Visit the link in my bio if you want my best career growth tips! ✨#careeradvice #careertips #careergrowth #careertiktok #worktips See you in the next one. ☕️

The best way to manage up, so your manager trusts you and backs you for a promo. Hi, I'm Simon. I'm a marketing leader at Microsoft. I've worked with 12 plus managers in my career and earned near-perfect ratings from all of them. Here are five management up communication tips that help me build that reputation and I want you to learn them so you can grow in your career. Number one, here's where things stand. Most people wait to be asked. This phrase tells your manager you are tracking and it calms them down because trust grows when your manager doesn't have to chase you for updates. Number two, my recommendation is x and I can take this on. Anyone can report what happened, but the real value is when you take that info and add value by sharing your recommendation, you signal strategic thinking skills and leadership potential. Number three, one risk I want to flag early is x and I already have y in place. When you flag the issue early and pair it with the plan and tells your manager you are thinking a few steps ahead. Number four, what I need from you is your manager expects you to ask for help. It is not a sign of weakness. Not asking for help shows you have an ego problem and you don't invite collaboration. Number five, closing the loop here. This tells them they don't need to follow up and that you delivered on the commitments because if you don't, they might assume you drop the ball even if you did the work. Hope you enjoyed this video and if you want more premium tips to elevate your presence at work, I want you to comment book, give this video a heart, and I'll see you in the next video.