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When a trusted friend makes a career suggestion, how closely do you listen to that person's advice? 💫Dr. Sirisha K. was asked why she had not considered a management role to progress instead of continuing to make lateral moves. Though she initially dismissed the idea, reflecting more on it changed her mind, and not long after that she shared her desire to pursue a management role with her boss. All it took to get his help was making the ask. Sirisha would tell you being a manager is hard. So why do it? You'll need to hear the full story as she tells it to get that answer. In this episode, you will hear: -How Sirisha gained the skills and experience needed to be successful in a management role by being a team lead -What good looks like when you're a manager -Interacting with and leveraging skip-level management for help -How to evaluate new career opportunities that come your way (when to say yes) -Different leadership metrics for success and how managers can create a culture of excellence for their team Click the link below to listen to the discussion or read the show notes. Why did you pursue management or decide to dismiss it? Chime in via the comments! https://lnkd.in/gCPxnm_w #nerdjourney #vexpert #career #podcast #careerprogression #technologycareers #womenintech #womenintechnology #manager #management #leadership #leader #teamculture #cultureofexcellence #jobopportunities #pursuingmanagement #pursuingleadership #supportivemanagement #owningdecisions #makingdecisions #unexpectedopportunities