Thinking critically is important, but having a critical attitude is crucial as motive plays a significant role. Initiative is key to gaining trust and influence. To lighten your leaders' load, offer help proactively without waiting to be directed. Avoid asking for tasks to appear busy but instead intuitively find important things to do. By consistently lightening leaders' load, you can build influence and earn trust by doing what others may not be willing to do.
In this episode, Craig tackles three more things that matter when you are leading up: motives, initiative, and truth.