Don’t just bring problems to your manager; bring solutions.
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut of simply reporting problems. However, taking the initiative to think of potential solutions shows you are not just someone who cribes but someone who intends to solve the problem.
Your potential solution also seeds the conversation instead of starting from scratch, thus saving time and effort. This also demonstrates your critical thinking and a strong problem-solving mindset.
This has been the secret sauce for me to climb the ladder faster and make an impact.