There’s a very important person that likely everyone will encounter at some point in their life. It’s someone who plays a critical role in any job you take and can make or break your career – your manager. 

Chris Hagood, the Managing Principal at AstutEdge, has two decades of experience in talent management, organizational culture, and employee engagement. So when it comes to maximizing your relationship with your manager, Chris is the guy to call.  

Chris joins host Ashley Artrip to chat about the importance of understanding what you like and don’t like in a working environment, how that translates to manager styles, green and red flags to watch out for with managers, and how to still thrive in your career even under challenging circumstances. 

Career Advice You Never Got is produced by University FM.

 Main Takeaways:

1. Linear is a lie! Forge your own path and know that it’s okay to industry hop. 
2. You have to meet your manager halfway. Figure out what your career aspirations are and communicate that to your manager. Good managers will listen and keep an eye out for opportunities that will help you grow towards those goals. 
3. If you’re in a situation with a bad manager who is not helping you grow, sometimes you have to manage up or press the escape button. 

 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:48 Chris’ Career Journey

03:27 Self-Awareness and Your Career

07:32 The Role of External Factors

08:57 The Importance of Vetting Organizations

11:38 The Critical Role of Managers

15:40 Green Flags in Managers

18:22 Red Flags in Managers

21:34 Dealing with Toxic Managers

28:12 Rapid Fire Career Questions

30:41 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Chris

 

SHOW LINKS:

• AstutEdge Company Website
• Chris Hagood Website
• AstutEdge on LinkedIn
• Chris Hagood on LinkedIn