How To Build A Strong Manager Relationship (From An Ex-Amazon VP)

The relationship you have with your manager is the most important one in your professional life. So why do so many tech workers make obvious mistakes when dealing with their manager?

In this session, Ethan will share strategies and tips to:

1. Build trust with your manager, even if you've had challenges in the past
2. Drive your professional development and earn investment
3. Navigate difficult conversations and manage up effectively.

Ethan Evans managed teams of 800+ while a Vice President (VP) at Amazon. Across 15 years, he grew from manager to Vice President, providing executive leadership for multiple $500M+ businesses. In that process, he's managed hundreds of people directly across dozens of changes in his own management chain.

Ethan is now a career development expert and teacher. Watch his course about layoffs on Taro: Make The Most Of A Layoff: Maximize Your Severance Package

Learn more:

• Watch the interview series with Ethan about eng management on YouTube.
• Ethan's live cohort-based course "Stuck at Senior Manager" is open for enrollment now: https://maven.com/ethan-evans/break-through-to-executive
• Taro members get a discount to join Ethan's Level Up community