Here's how you can align with your boss's priorities and expectations effectively.

Basically think about them not you. That’s the secret. It’s never about you. Too many people are trying to figure out their outcome. If you do that it doesn’t work out.

Pay close attention to what your boss is communicating, not just in terms of tasks but also their vision and priorities. Actively listening helps you understand their underlying concerns and goals, allowing you to better align your actions with their expectations.

Escucha Activa. Primero cada vez que escuches algo, analizalo e imaginalo de esta forma puedes comprenderlo mejor. Ahora cada vez que el jefe termine de explicar algo, vas y repites lo que se te quedo al jefe en forma de pregunta. De esta manera lograras retener y escuchar verdaderamente a tu Jefe.

You have to ignore what your goals have. If you have pre set ideas in your head you won’t listen properly to what they are saying.

Clarifying goals and objectives at beginning is critical. Asking questions is the good way to clarify your boss’s expectations. Sometimes even same word has different meanings for you and your boss, for example, if you boss said “ you need to have more hands-on work”, you could ask boss what the “hands-on” means for him and how to measure ? Could he give you an example? The objective also should be SMART, if you boss said “ you need to organise this event successfully “ , you need to clarify what is the standard as success in your boss’s mind, how to measure it ? If the expectations was clarified at begging, it is half win already.

Don’t assume you fully understand your boss's expectations. Ask questions to clarify specific objectives, deadlines, and desired outcomes. This ensures you’re aligned from the start and can deliver exactly what’s needed.

Be proactive in addressing your boss’s challenges. Instead of just presenting problems, come with potential solutions that align with their goals and make their job easier.

Regularly ask for feedback to ensure you’re meeting expectations and making adjustments where needed. This shows your boss that you’re committed to continuous improvement and staying on track with their priorities.

Keep your boss updated on the status of projects, especially those that align with their top priorities. This demonstrates accountability and ensures they’re never in the dark about what you’re working on.