Episode Summary:
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, Mike Staver answers the question, “What’s the best way to negotiate a raise without coming off entitled?” He emphasizes that the key is to present the results and impact you’ve created for the company, rather than focusing on what others earn or simply stating you deserve it.
Key Takeaways:
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- Present the results and impact of your work when negotiating a raise.
- Focus on what you’ve earned through your contributions, not what you think you deserve.
- Avoid comparing your salary to others as a justification for a raise.
Notable Quotes:
- “You come off entitled when you say, I think I deserve it, right? I think I’ve earned it is not entitled. I think I deserve it is more entitled.”
- “You ask for a raise based on the contribution you’ve made to the well-being of the organization you work in.”
- “You don’t sound entitled when you present the impact you’ve had, not the stuff you’ve done.”
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