Don't Let Another Year Go By Feeling Underpaid

Don't Let Another Year Go By Feeling Underpaid

Make it easy for your boss to say "Yes" to your raise request

Most managers walk into compensation conversations with hope…
and walk out with frustration.

They “feel” underpaid.
They “know” they’re adding value.
They assume their boss sees it.

And when the conversation stalls, they settle.

Here’s what’s really at stake when you don’t prepare well: you accept less than you deserve...and resentment quietly takes root. Resentment shows up later as disengagement, second-guessing, burnout, or the creeping belief that “this place doesn’t value me.” Not because that’s true, but because you never clearly showed them why they should.

Most people prepare emotionally, not strategically. They rely on passion, memory, and fairness instead of clarity, metrics, and business logic. And that’s a problem, because compensation decisions are rarely emotional.

Here’s another uncomfortable truth: your boss does not remember your accomplishments as clearly as you do.
Not because they don’t care, but because they’re overwhelmed, distracted, and managing competing priorities. When raise time comes, what gets rewarded isn’t what felt impactful to you months ago—it’s what’s clearly documented, easy to recall, and directly tied to business results.

If you don’t put your wins on the table, they don’t get considered.

In a recent interview, we spoke with a Paul Lefcourt, a senior executive who has spent decades on both sides of the table—asking for raises and approving them. His message was blunt:
“Make it easy for them to say yes.”

That doesn’t happen without preparation.

The good news? This is fixable—and teachable.

We’ve created a free Compensation Conversation Prep Worksheet that forces the right thinking before the meeting ever happens:

• What you actually accomplished last year (with proof)
• How those results benefited the business
• What you will deliver next year
• Why those goals matter to leadership
• The objections your boss may have—and how to address them
• A confident compensation request grounded in value, not emotion

This is the same way senior leaders justify budgets and investments—not by hoping someone remembers, but by making the case undeniable.

And if you want to go deeper, join us live on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 AM for our webinar,

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We’ll show you how to turn that worksheet into a compelling proposal—and coach you on how to lead the conversation with confidence instead of anxiety.

This isn’t about demanding more money.
It’s about refusing to quietly settle—and learning how to earn a yes by thinking like a business leader.

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Preparation changes the outcome—and how you feel long after the conversation is over.

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