Boss Challenge
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Level 2: Get Promoted • Boss Challenge
The Gatekeeping Manager
This is a major breakthrough moment.
The Setup
You've been doing next level work for 6 months. Your manager keeps saying you're 'not ready' for promotion but won't give specifics.
Win Condition
Schedule a meeting and get explicit written criteria for what 'ready' looks like — with a timeline.
Script
"I want to make sure I'm tracking toward the next level. Can you give me 3 specific things you'd need to see before you'd recommend me? And what timeline are we looking at?"
Proof Required
Screenshot or notes from the conversation with the specific criteria