For years I’ve listened to clients complain about the lack of support they’ve received from their bosses when it comes to career growth, advancement, and satisfaction.

Since I’ve been a people leader and have coached many people leaders, let me share some insights with you regarding why you may not be “feeling the love” you want from your boss.

NOTE: Since I’m only listing three reasons, I’m well aware that your specific reason may not be listed, but this is not a book, it’s a quick post!

1. Your boss is struggling to figure out their own career “stuff”; they may not have the know-how to help you figure out yours.
Most leaders have never received training around career pathing and development, therefore aren’t able to effectively help you, or themselves, with career development needs. 

2. Your boss doesn’t have the time.
Whether it’s because they’re being stretched too thinly with work or number of staff, most leaders don’t have the time to focus on your career development – even if they want to.

3. It’s YOUR career.
Let me say this again for the people in the back – “IT’S YOUR CAREER!” As such, it is YOUR responsibility to drive YOUR career – the work you do, the training you receive, the organization you work for, etc. That is not your boss’s responsibility. The days of having career overseers in organizations is GONE. If you aren’t in the driver’s seat of your career, it will likely crash.

When you learn to take control of your own career growth, development, and satisfaction, watch how it flourishes.

Until next time….