Most people at the top are interested to hear what’s happening down below. They may reward you for bringing it to their attention. They may even share your frustrations (although they might not tell you that). And yes, you’ll probably drive your boss nuts. Going around your manager is always touchy. I drove my managers completely insane every time I sidestepped them to reach out to some other executive. So if they ask, tell your boss what you’re doing—and tell them why. This is a time to ask for forgiveness, not permission. Explain that you’ve talked to them (and you should have first) but
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