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How New Managers Can Ask Their Boss for Resources
In episode 55 of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle one of the hardest but most essential skills for first-time leaders: asking your own boss for resources—whether that's headcount, budget, time, or tools. They break down the specific case of a new product manager at a mid-size SaaS company who needed a second developer but was terrified of seeming incapable. Lucas shares a three-part framework—anchoring in business impact, providing a concrete ask, and anticipating objections—that turns the request from a plea into a strategic proposal. Luna pushes back on the common…
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