Here's how you can navigate a boss who hinders your career growth in direct sales.

I personally went through this and it is not easy. It actually lead me to a burn out. I was younger and eager. I worked both hard and smart. I had a professional network. In the end, my direct manager did not believe in me and her boss did not believe in me. Ultimately inlost faith in them and also the organization. What I should have explored was mentorship. I did not seek out enough mentors. I believe you need many different and competitive inputs to make the best possible total opinion. I ultimately left the organization. I took a job at a competitive bank, and told myself, "this is the last bank, I will go on my own..." I lasted 6 months lol

Concordo. Avaliar a situa??o honestamente é um passo crucial. Considerar se as a??es do chefe est?o realmente atrapalhando sua carreira ou se há outros fatores em jogo ajuda a evitar decis?es precipitadas. Refletir sobre seu desempenho, buscar feedback e garantir que suas metas e responsabilidades est?o sendo cumpridas s?o passos fundamentais. Esta autorreflex?o oferece uma perspectiva clara e fundamentada para determinar o melhor curso de a??o e abordar qualquer problema de maneira objetiva e construtiva.

1. Self-Reflect: Are you meeting targets or exceeding them? Document your achievements and areas for improvement. 2. Schedule a Meeting: Request a meeting to discuss your career goals. Come prepared with specific examples of your accomplishments and a clear vision for your future growth within the company. 3. Focus on Solutions: Don't just highlight problems. Suggest concrete solutions. 4. Align with Company Goals: Frame your growth aspirations within the context of company goals. 5. Consider Upskilling: While navigating internally, consider taking the initiative by upskilling yourself with Online courses. 7. Know Your Limits: If your efforts to discuss growth fall flat, assess your options, another department or another opportunity.

Knowing that you are contributing your quota to the success of a business and yet no corresponding rewards can bring reduction in staff loyalty to a brand. However, there is need to follow due process in handling this

Concordo plenamente. Iniciar um diálogo aberto com o chefe após avaliar a situa??o pode ser transformador. Expressar suas aspira??es de carreira e pedir orienta??o sobre como alcan?á-las demonstra proatividade e comprometimento. Abordar a conversa com uma atitude positiva, focando no desejo de crescimento, ajuda a evitar confrontos e mal-entendidos. A comunica??o eficaz pode resolver problemas e construir um relacionamento mais colaborativo e solidário, facilitando seu desenvolvimento profissional dentro da empresa.

Incase of an organization that create open platform, especially a manager that is friendly, a dialogue with such a supervisor will go a long way in relaying ones concerns over the issue.

Open dialogue & communication should be at the forefront from the beginning and continue throughout the employment relationship. I’ve personally went in to companies with a set goal and my own expectations , and said expectations were communicated. Set the stage as they say, you do this because it’s an easier conversation to have if the time comes and you do feel like you’re not getting the support you need for growth. Keep conversations honest, respectful, & positive and you will find a resolution or get the support you’re looking for in most cases.

Concordo. Buscar mentoria é uma estratégia valiosa quando o suporte do chefe é insuficiente. Um mentor pode oferecer orienta??o, defender seus interesses e ajudar a enfrentar desafios específicos das vendas diretas. Além disso, um mentor proporciona uma perspectiva externa sobre sua situa??o e pode sugerir estratégias para melhorar seu relacionamento com o chefe ou desenvolver suas habilidades. Mentoria complementa o crescimento profissional, oferecendo suporte adicional e insights que promovem seu avan?o na carreira.

There should be someone to talk to who can further advice or prefer solution on best way to handle the issue... If there is a platform created by the organization, such claim and complaint can be channeled via the platform

Look at a mentor as your ally! This is a person who won’t only help guide you but vouch for you when your manager is hindering you. I’ll be totally honest, I’ve had two mentors in my career and the things I took away from those mentorships I still apply today. A GOOD mentor is invaluable when you find one.

For more and better opportunities as one progresses, it is wise to build network of friends who also share the same goals, values and ideologies with you. This will further strengthen ones growth.

I’m a huge advocate of this. Even if you have a great relationship with your boss always look to pick someone else’s brain and pick up gems. In my current role I’ve personally showed different departments, I’ve had reps sit with me and give me critiques , I’ve even asked my manager who he thinks I should link up with. I don’t think anyone is a one trick pony and networking is great way to see what else out there, then potential shift gears into another role.

In sales, there is a need to have a track of any progress recorded for the sake of future emphasis. This will also help in evaluating growth or decline and thus, help in making needful decisions.

Never be afraid to walk away. Every mangers “why”may be different for there reason of hindrance but the outcome remains the same. You have to believe in your gift and applied talent. This is your career and you have to treat it as such, allow no organization or manger to dictate your success. I say this from personal experience and observation of others. Use your mentor(s) & your network ….fall forward.