“To deliver by Friday, I need approval to move two people onto this project today. Can I make that call?” Now there’s something to answer. Second, bring a recommendation and a trade-off. .

With those two people, Friday works. With current staffing, Tuesday is realistic. I would recommend [00:01:00] moving them. Then pause. Your boss may know something you don’t. Stay curious. Hear them out. But don’t promise Friday with Tuesday’s resources just because the room gets uncomfortable.

Third, confirm the decision and keep leading. Send the short recap. What was decided? Who owns the next move? What date are we working toward? If approval is still pending, say so. Silence isn’t a green light. Then give your team clear direction. They need your leadership, even while you’re working through the politics.

And if this keeps happening, address the pattern. Your responsibilities and your authority need to match. So here’s the knowledge nugget. Own your preparation, your communication, and your follow-through. Make the decision ownership just as clear. Before your next meeting, finish this sentence. To deliver what you’re asking, here’s the decision I need.

Say it calmly. Say it clearly. Give them something concrete to respond to. And squad, when that happens, you can respect the person in charge and still ask for what the job requires. And squad, I’ve been [00:02:00] in this situation before when I punched a clock and I worked for people, where I’d go off, do stuff, thought I had the permission, and I didn’t.

And if you’re stuck in that, . Whether you’re working retail or you’re working at a restaurant as a server or if, you’re high-ranking C-suite or even sometimes if you’re a coach on a coaching staff, you’re running into this, let’s have a quick chat.

I offer a free complimentary Hour of Power where we sit down, we will shine a light on that blind spot. Go to www.timetoshinetoday.com/hop. Again, timetoshinetoday.com/hop, and that’s for Hour of Power. Or call me directly, two four eight seven three nine six three six two. Again, two four eight seven three nine six three six two.

Two four eight seven three nine six three six two. So until next week, let’s stay uncommon, keep leaning into our ultimate human potential, serve, serve, serve, serve. And did I say serve? And lean into other people as well. Absolutely love your guts.