In the absence of clearly measurable outputs, managers often rely on inputs—like how much progress it looks like you are making on a project, how confidently you speak in meetings, and how well you promote yourself.

If you want help achieving a certain goal. “I’d love to _________ and would appreciate your advice. How would you suggest I go about navigating _________?” When you don’t know what to say next. “I appreciate you bringing that up.”/“That’s a good point.”/“That’s interesting.”/“That’s helpful.”/“Thanks for that.”

Centrality. How core a certain task is to your role.

Contribute additional details.

What can I do that hasn’t been done?

Intent is what you mean. Impact is how you come across to other people. You know your intent; others do not. This is how misunderstandings arise.

(or proactively explain yourself).

Work backward from the end goal

urgency is defined by four factors