Podcasts about managing up

We asked 800 leaders one question. What's actually hard about leadership right now?The answers were so good we decided to answer them live. No prep. No script. Em fires the questions, and I get two minutes on each.These are real questions from real leaders in our free Skool community, the No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub (https://www.skool.com/nblh).16 questions, 16 answers. And every one of them comes back to the same thing: whether your team can perform without you.If your team faced a major challenge today and you weren't available, would they solve it? If the answer is "no", the issue might not be their capability. It might be your lack of leadership.Every time you step in, you rob them of a rep they needed.In this episode:1. Are we building resilient teams, or creating dependence by stepping in too quickly?2. I've gone from leading 14 people to 70. How do I let go of work I think I need to control?3. Doing the task myself tells me if the workload griping is fair. Or am I rationalising dipping down?4. My utilisation target is 92%. How do I defend leadership time in a billable hours culture?5. Even when I'm on leave, I clear emails out of guilt. How do you actually switch off?6. If you stepped away for a week, would your team respond effectively, or fail?7. My team says green, then it's suddenly amber. How do I assess progress without micromanaging?8. We've slipped from action takers to explainers and complainers. How do I reset this?9. I was promoted from within. How do I set expectations with people who are my friends?10. One of my leaders has micromanaged staff out the door for four years. Can someone like that change?11. I had to let a new hire go and it took an emotional toll on me. Does this ever get easier?12. An employee used company systems for personal gain. The investigation will take months. What now?13. We had a death at work. What can I actually do to help my people through it?14. Do I push my team to use AI now, or wait for the tools to mature?15. Four weeks acting up. Does that deserve a pay bump, or is the opportunity enough?16. They hired an external into a role I'd been acting in. That person failed, so they've asked me to fill in again. Recognised or used?----------EPISODES REFERENCED:Ep.411: Stop Rescuing Underperformershttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode411Ep.374: The Biggest Killer of Empowermenthttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode374Ep.351: 5 Rules for Leading Without Over-Functioninghttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode351Ep.264: Controlling Without Micromanaginghttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode264Ep.65: How Do You Make Someone Change?https://www.yourceomentor.com/episode65Ep.13: Managing Up and Not Over-Functioninghttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode13Ep.2: Building a High Performing Teamhttps://www.yourceomentor.com/episode2MOMENT REFERENCED:Moment 187: How to Lead People Who Are Your Old Mateshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ilsk2Zxs7CexSfzGAAkcULeadership Beyond the Theoryhttps://www.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com----------FREE WORKSHOP: STOP RESCUING YOUR UNDERPERFORMERSFriday 28th August, 12 to 2pm AEST.Two hours, free. We walk through all seven leadership blind spots, you score yourself, and you leave with your Leadership Blind Spot Scorecard.REGISTER HERE:https://workshop.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com----------Every question came from our free No Bullsh!t Leadership Hub on Skool. Want yours answered on a future episode? Em's in there every single day.JOIN THE HUB HERE:https://www.skool.com/nblh----------Connect with me:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentorOur mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally.You're still doing the work your team should own. And you can't see a way to stop.Leadership Beyond the Theory is 9 weeks of practical reps that get you out of the weeds and hand delivery back to your team.Taught by Martin Moore, who ran a multi-billion dollar company before he taught any of this. 3,000+ leaders from 150+ organisations. 99% would recommend.Join the next cohort: https://go.leadershipbeyondthetheory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes back his friend Stuart Taylor, a PMO leader and PMI PMO Awards judge, author of Becoming the Project Manager. Most of us didn't grow up dreaming of leading projects. We drifted into the role, and then discovered it's far less about plans and methodologies than it is about people, pressure, and learning to lead while you yourself still feel unsure. Stuart shares the story behind the book, including the university project where he publicly chastised a teammate and the response from his dad that changed how he understood leadership. He and Andy dig into the real value and limits of PM certifications, why AI can help you communicate but can't replace the human part, the stakeholder questions younger Stuart was afraid to ask, what his mentor Wayne taught him about proximity and follow-through, and why a new sponsor has to be sold on your project rather than assumed into it. You'll also hear the 30-minute CV rule and the trouble it once caused him. If you're looking for an honest, human look at what it actually takes to become the project manager, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Well, now that you've reprimanded that person, you do realize you've got to go and pick them back up again?" "So going out into the world with this as my toolkit, and I thought it was a toolkit, but actually it turned out to be more like a life raft because I ended up clinging onto it without reasoning at an early point in my career." "There's an awful lot that falls between the processes, and that's what the early part of the book is really exploring." "I don't believe there's great value in repeatedly recycling the same learning over and over and over again. I think there's much greater value in taking that energy and going to learn something about your industry, the, actual industry that you're working in." "And also, I should add, you will have greater value to them by being there too, because you're the interesting change person in the room then, rather than one of another 200 change people walking around all talking about the same methodologies." "So be the person who is not avoiding hearing about challenges, but actively seeking them out, and cataloging them, and managing them." "Something else I've learned: they don't like you tiptoeing around them." "But if anybody's having to go into the office more frequently now, go and spend some of that time sitting with the people whose world you are changing." "But if your own leader, the person who's supposed to be championing you in the organization just doesn't get it, then you've got an impossible task on your hands." "When your sponsor goes or leaves and somebody else comes in and replaces them, don't just assume that, that because they've now been told they're gonna have to be the sponsor of your project, that they understand it and they can see the value in it." "Every project that you work on, the benefits, they are your accomplishments." "There is no point in being loyal to organizations. Be loyal to people." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Start of Interview 02:15 Growing Up in Walsall and Learning Leadership from Dad 07:15 Drifting Into Project Management 09:06 When the Methodology Becomes a Life Raft 10:14 Why the Playbook That Worked Elsewhere Fails Here 11:49 Will AI Create PMs Who Look Prepared but Aren't? 13:37 Using AI to Understand a Difficult Stakeholder 15:31 The Value and Limits of PM Certifications 17:44 The Talent Triangle and Learning Your Industry 19:34 Stakeholders Are People, Not Org Charts 20:46 Curiosity and Asking Better Questions 21:54 Stop Tiptoeing: Busy Stakeholders Want the Point 22:55 What Wayne the Mentor Taught Stuart to Notice 25:47 Go Sit With Operations 28:19 The Power of Proximity 29:33 Sponsorship and Why PMOs Collapse 34:18 Earning Support and Managing Up 35:07 When a New Sponsor Takes Over 37:08 Keep Your CV 30 Minutes From Ready 39:39 When the 30-Minute Rule Got Stuart in Trouble 41:28 Project Lessons That Carried Into Family Life 43:23 End of Interview 43:58 Andy Comments After the Interview 47:08 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Stuart and his work at InfluentialPMO.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 474, which is an earlier and pretty candid conversation with Stuart about LinkedIn, careers, and AI. Episode 429 with Bill Dow. Bill and Andy talk about the signs that your PMO is going to fail, and you don't have to be in a Project Management Office to get value out of that discussion. Episode 441 with Michaela Flick. A discussion on the human side of project management that resonates with much of what you hear from Stuart. Chat with PMeLa You can chat directly with PMeLa, ;the podcast's AI person, to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Topics: Project Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Sponsorship, PMO, Mentoring, Career Development, Certifications, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Influence, Professional Growth The following music was used for this episode: Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Viele Menschen fühlen sich ihrem Job ausgeliefert. Dabei gibt es oft mehr Gestaltungsspielraum, als wir zunächst denken. In dieser Folge spreche ich mit den Agile Coaches Martin Langmann und Michael Blümel darüber, wie du deine Arbeitsbeziehungen aktiv gestalten kannst, besonders die Beziehung zu deiner Führungskraft. • Wie du erkennst, was du wirklich beeinflussen kannst • Was der Circle of Influence mit Eigenverantwortung im Job zu tun hat • Wie Managing up die Zusammenarbeit mit deiner Führungskraft verbessern kann • Was du bei Micromanagement, unklaren Erwartungen und fehlendem Vertrauen tun kannst • Wo Job Crafting an seine Grenzen kommt und wann du deinen Job grundsätzlich hinterfragen solltest Jetzt reinhören und herausfinden, wo dein eigener Gestaltungsspielraum beginnt.

Send us Fan MailIf your manager supports you privately but will not advocate for you in the meetings that matter, you are not alone, and you are not imagining it. If your boss agrees with you in a one-on-one but goes silent in the room where decisions get made, the problem is usually not your idea. The problem is that private agreement and public advocacy are two different things, and this episode shows you how to close that gap.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks one of the most frustrating managing-up challenges women leaders face: when a manager agrees with you behind closed doors but does not back you in public. You will learn why this usually reflects a risk calculation instead of a verdict on your idea, how to identify the type of non-backing you are dealing with, and how to use what Kele calls the **conversion conversation** to turn private agreement into visible advocacy.What You Will LearnWhy your manager's silence in a leadership meeting is usually not a judgment on your idea.The three types of non-backing: the risk-averse ally, the passive agreer, and the ownership vacuum.How to use the conversion conversation to name the gap without sounding accusatory.How to create an advocacy brief that equips your manager to champion your idea in rooms you are not in.How to tell the difference between a fixable advocacy gap and a pattern that requires you to widen your circle of champions.Your Action StepYour action step this week comes in two versions:If you are in a live version of this situation, schedule the conversion conversation. Hear their account of the room first, name the gap without accusation, ask what would have made it easier to champion your idea, and respond to what you learn.If you are not in a live version of this situation, build the habit before you need it. The next time your manager agrees with something you want carried forward, send a short advocacy brief within a day: the two-sentence version of your recommendation, the strongest objection with its answer, and the specific ask.Common Questions About Manager AdvocacyWhy does my manager agree with me in private but stay silent in meetings?Because private agreement and public backing are two different transactions. In private, your manager is deciding whether your idea makes sense. In public, they are deciding whether backing it is worth the political cost.How do I get my manager to advocate for me in meetings I am not in?Start by equipping them. Send a short advocacy brief that includes your recommendation, the toughest likely objection, the response to that objection, and the specific decision you want made.How do I talk to my manager about not supporting me without damaging the relationship?Open with curiosity, not accusation. Hear their account first, then name the gap between private alignment and public advocacy as something you want to close together.What should I do if my manager repeatedly fails to back me?Look for the difference between a gap and a pattern. If nothing changes after direct conversations and clearer support materials, you may need to widen your circle of sponsors and champions instead of relying on one person.The Conversion Conversation TemplateHere is the full conversation from the episode, adapted into a clean show-notes format.Step 1: Hear their account first“I want to talk about [the proposal or idea]. In our one-on-one, you were behind it, and that meant a lot. My understanding is that it came up in [the meeting] and didn't move forward. I wasn't in that room, so before anything else, I'd love to hear from you how it actually landed.”Step 2: Name the gap without accusation“That helps, thank you. Here's what I'm noticing. There's a distance between how we align in private and how that alignment shows up in the rooms that decide things, and I'd like to close it.”Step 3: Ask the diagnostic question“When it came up in that room, what would have made it easier to champion?”Step 4: Respond to what you heardIf you hear an ownership vacuum, send an advocacy brief. If you hear risk aversion, lower the cost of backing you. If you hear passive agreement, ask for a specific commitment the next time the idea comes up.Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor at work?How do I build visibility with senior leaders beyond my direct manager?How do I follow up after my idea gets shut down in a meeting?How do I deal with a manager who stays silent or takes credit for my work?How do women leaders build champions and advocates at work?About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle and senior management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

A Powrsuiter came to us with a familiar problem: she's scheduling one-on-ones, building rapport, sending proactive updates - and her manager's response is... nothing. Not hostility, just indifference. Turns out she's probably missing one critical angle. Nat and Kristen dig into the direct conversation worth having - one that's about strategic alignment, not reassurance-seeking - and how to frame it. And if all else fails? We share what research says about staying in a role where your manager doesn't notice you, and when it's time to move on.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

Mental Load entsteht selten nur durch die schiere Menge an To-dos. Ausgelöst wird er oft durch das unsichtbare Management dahinter. Und emotionaler Last, wie der Angst, aus Versehen einen Ball fallen zu lassen. Mental Load raubt Energie für die Dinge, die uns wirklich wichtig sind.In dieser Folge im Female Leadership Podcast geht es um wirksame Strategien gegen „Mental Load“ aus Leadership-Perspektive. Denn Mental Load ist kein Privatthema, sondern ein riesiger Blocker, der vor allem Frauen strukturell auslaugt. In 6 konkreten, alltagserprobten Take-aways reflektiert Podcast-Host Vera Strauch, wie starke Selbstführung und grundlegendes Umdenken helfen, langfristige Entlastung zu schaffen. Dabei teilt sie persönliche Geschichten aus der Rushhour des Lebens und lädt dich zu einer radikal ehrlichen Bestandsaufnahme ein, die du direkt beim Hören für dich umsetzen kannst.

Tailgate Talks with Donald Forgione Episode Title: Leading From The Middle: The Art Of Managing Up Guest: Warren Poplin In this episode of Tailgate Talks, Donald Forgione and Warren Poplin tackle a topic suggested by a listener: Managing Up. What do you do when you are a passionate employee or mid-level manager who wants to move an organization forward, but your supervisor seems reluctant to make difficult decisions, lacks urgency, or struggles with leadership responsibilities? How can you influence positive change without creating conflict, threatening your supervisor, or damaging your career? Donald and Warren explore practical strategies for supporting leaders from below, building trust, increasing influence, and helping supervisors succeed while maintaining professionalism and respect. Topics Discussed What "managing up" really means Understanding the pressures your supervisor faces Why frustration alone rarely creates positive change Building credibility before offering solutions Learning to influence without appearing threatening The importance of timing, tact, and trust Becoming a problem solver instead of a problem identifier Helping supervisors make better decisions through information and preparation Recognizing when to push, when to pause, and when to adapt Maintaining professionalism when leadership falls short Developing leadership skills regardless of your position title How managing up can strengthen your career and your organization Key Takeaways Leadership is not limited to those with titles. Influence is earned through trust, competence, and consistency. Present solutions, not just problems. Help your supervisor succeed and your entire team benefits. Understand your supervisor's challenges before judging their decisions. Effective leaders learn to lead in every direction: down, across, and up. Quote from the Episode "You don't have to be the boss to make the organization better. Sometimes the most effective leadership comes from helping those above you succeed." Connect with Donald Forgione donald.forgione@gmail.com  Tailgate Talks Podcast Tailgate Talks with Donald Forgione About the Host Donald Forgione is a former Director of the Florida Park Service, leadership consultant, speaker, author, and host of Tailgate Talks. Through candid conversations and real-world experience, Donald shares practical leadership lessons for professionals in parks, recreation, conservation, and public service. Subscribe and Listen Tailgate Talks is available on major podcast platforms, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who is learning to lead from where they are.      

Ever had a boss's boss undo your work? Dr. Shawnrece Butler shares the raw truth about ethical leadership and why she chose to walk away to protect her values.

Managing Up and Down: The 360-Degree Responsibility of a Sales Manager

Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond.How do you speak up when a conversation is moving faster than you can think? What should you do when emotions threaten to derail your listening? And how can you give honest feedback to a boss who doesn't seem interested in hearing it?In this Ask Matt Anything episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams answers listener questions from the Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community on some of the most challenging workplace communication scenarios. From practical techniques for inserting your ideas into fast-paced meetings to strategies for managing emotions and delivering feedback upward, Matt shares actionable advice to help you communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and impact.Episode Reference Links:Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:02) - Speaking Up in Meetings (04:42) - Listening Through Emotion (07:58) - Giving Feedback Upward (13:29) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Melody Wilding is the Author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. In this episode, Melody and Al explore why managing up is not about pleasing your boss, but about creating the clarity, influence, and support you need to do your best work. She shares practical strategies for navigating workplace relationships, aligning priorities, setting boundaries, building visibility, and taking ownership without overstepping. LinksMelody's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/Melody's Website: https://melodywilding.com/Melody's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-at-work-career-success-leadership-communication/id1762458121Managing Up: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Up-What-People-Charge-ebook/dp/B0CXLSH6Y6/ 

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You've heard the phrase: people don't quit jobs, they quit bosses. So why does “managing up” still feel a little misunderstood when it's so central to how we experience our work?In this episode, we're joined by award-winning executive coach and author, Melody Wilding, to unpack how managing up is less about politics, and more about taking ownership of your career.For over a decade, Melody has worked with top performers at companies like Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Verizon, helping them earn the recognition, respect, and compensation they deserve. She's a licensed social worker with a master's from Columbia University, a professor of human behavior at Hunter College, and a former emotions researcher at Rutgers University.Drawing on her book Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge, we explore:How to use your 1:1s as a lever for career accelerationPractical shifts to set boundaries without burning bridgesHow to advocate for your progression - even in uncertain timesNavigating salary conversations with clarity and confidenceIf you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to advocate for yourself at work - this one's for you.MELODY WILDINGWebsite: https://melodywilding.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/FOLLOW THE PODCAST :✨Instagram: Actsplore This Podcast

While we recharge, we're reaching into the vault for this one - and if you've ever silently fumed about your manager, it's for you. One in two people quit because of theirs, but here's the thing: this relationship is a two-way street and there's way more you can control than you think. Nat and Kristen get into how to crack your manager's communication code, stop making assumptions, and actually take control of the dynamic. Spoiler: most managers get about 4 hours of leadership training a month, so don't wait for them to figure it out. If you missed it first time round, now's your chance. Back in one week, Powrsuiters.Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email hello@powrsuit.com. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

If you are in the corporate world, you no doubt have at some point gotten feedback around "managing up".  But what does that actually mean?  Turns out one of us had it all wrong.  Join us for this chat as we shed some light on the murkiness so we can all go forward and shine!

What if the biggest challenge at work isn't the job but how you relate with people? This conversation dives into the real dynamics between leaders, colleagues, and those you lead, revealing why honor, humility, and kindness are the missing keys to thriving in any workspace. Discover how to navigate authority, overcome competition, and build healthy relationships that open doors you never expected.#ManagingUpAcrossDown #TheRelationshipGarage #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

In this episode of The Boss Lady Podcast, Teresa and Jennifer unpack one of the most misunderstood—and most powerful—leadership skills: managing up. Managing up isn't about manipulation, politics, or managing the person above you. It's about shared accountability, clear communication, and setting everyone up for success. This conversation breaks down what managing up really means, why it matters at every level, and how to do it with integrity, confidence, and trust. Whether you're leading a team or influencing from the middle, this episode offers practical guidance to help you work more effectively with the people above you, which makes everyone's job easier.CONNECT WITH US:Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresarand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Boss Lady events and coaching at Ladder Network:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laddernetwork.org

Send us Fan MailYou walked into the boardroom feeling completely prepared. You knew the data. You had done the work. Then, the moment it mattered most, your mind went blank. This is not a sign that you are unprepared or lacking confidence: it is a biological reaction. In this Women's History Month episode, Kele Belton interviews Lilach Mendelovich, a world-class audition coach and screenwriter. She reveals why brilliant leaders are actually more susceptible to the freeze response and provides the neuroscience tools to reclaim your authority when the stakes are highest.WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT Lilach Mendelovich has spent over a decade behind the scenes at top Los Angeles casting offices. She discovered that the skills actors use to command a room during high-pressure auditions translate directly to the boardroom. In this episode, we unpack why the brain shuts down creative problem-solving when it deems a situation threatening. We explore how to interrupt the Super Multitasker Trap and move into the identity of a Meaning Maker, even when your nervous system is in survival mode.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe Identity Threat. Why high achievers freeze because their sense of self is tied to their success.The Self-Compassion Circuit. Why being hard on yourself signals a physical attack to your brain, making the freeze worse.The Toddler Analogy. How to treat your nervous system like a tantruming child that needs physical safety before logical input.Managing Up vs. Managing Down. How the freeze response shifts depending on who is in the room and how to refocus on service over perception.Reframing Failure. Why success is measured by how you handle the "bad days" rather than the absence of them.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODELilach Mendelovich - Audition coach and author of the Panic to Presence Guide. GET THE GUIDE.Dr. Kristin Neff - Pioneering researcher on the science of self-compassion.Ignite Your Leadership Power Accelerator - Kele's 12-week program for women moving from execution to strategy.Communicate to Lead - Now officially ranked in the Top 10% of podcasts globally.CONNECT WITH LILACHLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilach-mendelovich/Website: https://lilachcoaching.com/ABOUT YOUR HOST Kele Belton is the CEO of The Tailored Approach and a leadership communication coach. Through her podcast Communicate to Lead, which is ranked in the Top 10% of podcasts globally, she helps high-achieving women move from execution to strategic leadership during major career transitions.CONNECT WITH KELE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

What if the very traits you've been told make you "too emotional" for the C-suite are actually the high-level brain functions required for elite leadership?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up. Melody introduces the concept of the "Sensitive Striver"—high achievers who possess a more finely tuned nervous system. She argues that empathy and deep processing aren't weaknesses to be "toughed out," but biological advantages that, when managed with the right systems, lead to unparalleled strategic success.Join them as they discuss how to break the cycle of overthinking, the science of the "empathy neuron," and how to stop being the "single point of failure" by teaching people exactly how to treat you.Inside the Episode:The Biology of Sensitivity: Melody explains the MRI research behind high sensitivity, revealing increased activity in brain regions related to decision-making and the "mirror neurons" that allow us to process emotions more deeply.Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking: Learn the vital distinction between productive problem-solving and the "paralysis by analysis" that stems from trying to optimize for too many masters at once.The "Frustrated Crier" Reframe: A tactical guide for women who tear up at work. Learn how to shift from a reaction of shame and apology to a position of strength by crediting your emotions to high standards and dedication.The "Honor Roll Hangover": Why the "good girl" mentality—saying yes to everything and working harder to be noticed—actually makes you unpromotable in the eyes of senior leadership.Managing Up Strategically: Why influencing your boss isn't about "making them happy," but about reclaiming your own agency and autonomy so you can lead your career from the driver's seat.The High-Low-Hero Ritual: A simple end-of-day shutdown process to close the "mental tabs" in your brain and prevent work stress from leaking into your home life.Setting the Precedent: Melody's "best advice" on why you must stop being the first to volunteer and instead start teaching people how to treat you by valuing your own time first.

What if the very traits you've been told make you "too emotional" for the C-suite are actually the high-level brain functions required for elite leadership?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up. Melody introduces the concept of the "Sensitive Striver"—high achievers who possess a more finely tuned nervous system. She argues that empathy and deep processing aren't weaknesses to be "toughed out," but biological advantages that, when managed with the right systems, lead to unparalleled strategic success.Join them as they discuss how to break the cycle of overthinking, the science of the "empathy neuron," and how to stop being the "single point of failure" by teaching people exactly how to treat you.Inside the Episode:The Biology of Sensitivity: Melody explains the MRI research behind high sensitivity, revealing increased activity in brain regions related to decision-making and the "mirror neurons" that allow us to process emotions more deeply.Deep Thinking vs. Overthinking: Learn the vital distinction between productive problem-solving and the "paralysis by analysis" that stems from trying to optimize for too many masters at once.The "Frustrated Crier" Reframe: A tactical guide for women who tear up at work. Learn how to shift from a reaction of shame and apology to a position of strength by crediting your emotions to high standards and dedication.The "Honor Roll Hangover": Why the "good girl" mentality—saying yes to everything and working harder to be noticed—actually makes you unpromotable in the eyes of senior leadership.Managing Up Strategically: Why influencing your boss isn't about "making them happy," but about reclaiming your own agency and autonomy so you can lead your career from the driver's seat.The High-Low-Hero Ritual: A simple end-of-day shutdown process to close the "mental tabs" in your brain and prevent work stress from leaking into your home life.Setting the Precedent: Melody's "best advice" on why you must stop being the first to volunteer and instead start teaching people how to treat you by valuing your own time first.

Managing up is not about flattery. It's about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does. ⁠Order Now the Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge⁠ In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Managing Up—joins Kwame to unpack one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) career skills: learning how to manage your boss. If you've ever felt invisible, undervalued, or like you're doing everything right but still not moving forward, this conversation will shift your entire perspective on leadership at work. You'll learn: • Why “being a team player” might be damaging your reputation and future • How to set boundaries without making enemies or risking your job • What managing up really means—and why it's not the same as sucking up Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠ Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it. Connect with Melody ⁠melodywilding.com⁠ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Managing up is not about flattery. It's about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does. ⁠Order Now the Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge⁠ In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Managing Up—joins Kwame to unpack one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) career skills: learning how to manage your boss. If you've ever felt invisible, undervalued, or like you're doing everything right but still not moving forward, this conversation will shift your entire perspective on leadership at work. You'll learn: • Why “being a team player” might be damaging your reputation and future • How to set boundaries without making enemies or risking your job • What managing up really means—and why it's not the same as sucking up Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ⁠⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠ incogni.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Personal Information Removal Service | Incogni | Incogni⁠⁠⁠⁠ Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it. Connect with Melody ⁠melodywilding.com⁠ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Making the leap from high performer to manager changes everything—including your relationship with your boss. In this episode of The Career Refresh, executive coach Jill Griffin breaks down why your boss can make or break your leadership success and shares practical strategies for building a strong partnership, even with difficult managers. Learn how to lead with your strengths, navigate authority dynamics, manage up effectively, and position yourself as an invaluable ally. Whether you're a new manager or struggling with a challenging boss relationship, this episode will help you shift from threat mode to mutual success.Support the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

We're talking “managing up” today—yes, that elusive art of keeping your boss in the loop (without sounding like you're bragging or, you know, a robot). Kat and Ian break down what it really means to make your boss's life easier, from running those infamous one-on-ones to knowing when to say “no, but here's a solution.” Along the way, we tackle the big questions: Can a yellow sweater actually help you survive February? Is it possible to be strategic and human? And why is it so hard to talk about your own wins without feeling icky? Spoiler: We don't have it all figured out, but we've got stories, hacks, and plenty of self-deprecating humor (plus a cameo from Ian's dogs). If you haven't already, and you want to keep these half-baked insights coming, check out Cisco's solutions for small and medium businesses: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/index.html

Send a textOur focus is on managing up by understanding your boss' DISC style toimprove communication and effectiveness.Communication Tactics are important. Tailor communication strategies for each style: focus on brevity for a Dominant, acknowledgment for Influence as they all about relationships, calmness for Steady, and precision for Compliant.Knowing your boss's primary behavior style enables you to communicate moreeffectively with them. For example, let's say you are a Steady and your boss is aDominant. These two styles are very different from one another. The differences can create communication issues between the two of you, if you don't know about DISC and adapting your style to meet people where they are behaviorally.Being keenly self-aware of the impact you have on other people in your life andYou will notice you are connecting and communicating well and getting thingsaccomplished at work and at home!Watch the video on FaceBook: DISCyChicks Podcast

As teams grow, the way work gets done has to change.What worked in a small, scrappy business starts to break once multiple layers, managers, and priorities appear. Employees feel overwhelmed, managers lose visibility, and execution slows down, not because people aren't capable, but because communication hasn't evolved.In this episode, Melissa speaks directly to employees and middle managers about a critical skill growing teams must learn: managing up.Managing up isn't pushback or resistance. It's a communication framework that helps teams clarify priorities, manage capacity, and deliver better results without burnout.You'll learn why “just do what you're asked” stops working, how to synthesize feedback and requests, and a practical managing up framework you can use immediately.This episode sets the foundation for next week's conversation on what owners and leaders must change so managing up actually works. If you're business is growing and you are ready for some outside input, schedule a call with us at https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservicesConnect with Melissa: Watch the Episodes on Youtube Instagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks Schedule a call: melissafranks.com

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In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lorraine K. Lee. Lorraine K. Lee is a keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence. She also teaches popular courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning.She is passionate about empowering leaders to elevate their presence, influence and impact. Her frameworks have been adopted by globally recognized organizations like Zoom, Amazon, Cisco and McKinsey & Company.Lorraine is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice with hundreds of thousands of followers, and previously spent over a decade as a founding editor at companies including LinkedIn and Prezi. Her insights are featured in top media outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg and Fast Company.In this episode we talked about developing an unforgettable professional presence.What You'll Learn:- How to develop a stronger professional presence online and in person- How to improve your LinkedIn profile and headline- How to lead meetings that create value- How to show up with confidence on video- How to grow your career by communicating with intentionIn This Episode:01:13 - How Minimising Language Hurts Your Presence06:04 - Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters08:04 - How to Improve Your LinkedIn Headline14:37 - How Leaders Increase Team Visibility16:40 - Leading Better Meetings18:50 - How to Improve Your Video Presence30:51 - How to Look More Strategic to Managers31:28 - How to Share Your Communication Style with Your TeamWe hope you enjoy it! ———————Lorraine K. Lee:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraineklee/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorraineklee/ - Read Unforgettable Presence: https://lorraineklee.com/unforgettable-presence/ - Newsletter: https://lorraineklee.com/subscribe/ Recommended books and authors: - Managing Up by Melody Wilding- Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams - Dan Pink - Vanessa Van Edwards———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter' – free copy (https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-free) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution' (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/books/business-presentation-revolution-book/)- The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score  - Free Web Class: https://ideasonstage.com/uk/events/   - Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course#IdeasOnStagePodcast #ProfessionalPresence #LeadershipSkills #CareerGrowth #LinkedInTips

In this deep-dive conversation, we strip away the HR jargon to look at the Truth behind high-performing cultures. We explore why most "leadership training" fails and how the Manager Method is flipping the script by prioritizing radical honesty over comfortable lies.In this episode, we uncover:The "Toxic Nice" Trap: Why avoiding conflict is actually the most unkind thing a manager can do.The Death of the Performance Review: Why annual check-ins are a waste of time and what the "Truth-Based" alternative looks like.The Power of the "Human Script": How to handle the most awkward workplace conversations (layoffs, pay gaps, and poor performance) without losing your soul.Managing Up: How to handle a boss who refuses to hear the truth.This isn't just a podcast about business; it's a masterclass in human psychology for anyone who is tired of the corporate "performance" and ready to do the real work.

In this episode of Being Brown at Work Live, I finally sat down with the incredible Natalie Parker, founder of Natalie Parker Enterprises and host of the podcast "So Your Boss Sucks, Now What?" Natalie and I stripped away the corporate "safe-speak" to talk about the real work of 2026: Self-Preservation. We explored why Black and Brown women often default to service and performative excellence at the expense of our own health and purpose. Natalie's own 2022 near-death experience served as a powerful reminder that we have "one life to live", and we shouldn't spend it all putting points on someone else's scoreboard. The Heart of Our Conversation: The Performative Trap: We discussed how we've been conditioned since childhood to work for the "gold star." But in the corporate world, that 80-hour week often leads to burnout, not the promotion you were promised. The "Oven Drawer" Reality: Just because you've always used your career a certain way doesn't mean it's its true purpose. Your job is a transactional agreement—it is a tool for your life, not the totality of it. Managing Up in a Self-Awareness Vacuum: With only 8–12% of people possessing true self-awareness, your manager might be "sucking the life out of you" without even realizing it. We discussed why their lack of training is not your burden to bear.   Join our free community! The AMA Collective   Ready to take control of your career and earn what you're truly worth? This episode is sponsored by the Salary Bump Accelerator. If you're ready to make thousands more in your next salary negotiation, the Salary Bump Accelerator is your proven system. Packed with everything you need to prepare like a pro, negotiate with confidence, and land a total compensation package that reflects your value, this program is designed to get you paid what you deserve. As a loyal listener, you get 15% off with the code BEING15. Go to https://thesalarybump.com/salary-accelerator/ to get started.    Connect with Natalie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-renee-parker/ Instagram: @natalieparkerenterprises

Send us a textManaging up is one of the most important (and overlooked) leadership skills, especially as you grow into higher-level roles. In this episode, we're diving into how to manage up with clarity and confidence, without falling into people-pleasing or losing your autonomy.Whether you're navigating unclear expectations, juggling priorities from multiple directions, or simply trying to lead without getting micromanaged, this episode will help you communicate more effectively and protect your energy while still building trust up the chain.What You'll Learn:What managing up actually means (and what it doesn't)How clear, proactive communication builds trust and prevents micromanagementPractical tools and phrases to lead up without losing yourselfKey Takeaways:Managing up is not about staying small or agreeable, it's leadership in actionClarity protects your autonomy and builds credibilityCommunicating early and often makes you easier to trust (and lead)Call to Action:Identify one relationship where you need to manage up with more clarity. Send a brief update using this 4-step framework: “Here's what I'm seeing, here's what I'm doing, here's where I need alignment, and here's what I recommend.” Then reflect on how it changed the dynamic.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

In this My Crazy Office podcast, Kathi and Katherine discuss how to get promoted by being better at managing up and managing down.They start with a question from someone who wants to move to a higher-level position but has been told that they need to be less enabling of staff and more visible to upper […]

How can “managing up” help you to have more impact and influence?Why is managing up a critical leadership skill for all HR leaders?My guest on this episode is Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach.During our conversation, Melody and I discuss the following: The biggest misconceptions about managing up and why they are wrongWhy managing up is a core leadership skill that every HR leader needs to learnPractical tools and questions HR leaders can use to help clarify priorities and expectations with leaders.The four main communication styles leaders need to recognize to build trust and influence across the organization.How to structure upward feedback for your boss to ensure it lands diplomatically and productively.Connecting with Melody: Connect with Melody Wilding on LinkedIn Learn more about Managing Up and Melody's workEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

Managing up is one of the most powerful career accelerators you can master—and it all starts with empathy. Not just empathy flowing downward from leaders to teams, but empathy for your leaders: understanding their pressures, challenges, and decision-making context so you can build trust, influence outcomes, and create mutual success.Given multiple generations in the workforce, we need empathy flowing up for leaders dealing with added pressures and mental health issues right now. Today's guest, Catherine Ducharme—Founder of Fluency Leadership, award-winning communicator, certified coach, and TEDx speaker—has spent over 30 years helping leaders and teams lead with heart, curiosity, and inspiration. She shares her own story of learning to manage up, the mindset shifts that change everything, and practical ways to anticipate needs, respond more effectively, and position yourself as a strategic leader.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…How to shift your own perspective, rather than trying to change others.Ways to hold your boundaries, while still meeting people where they are.The team building skills you cultivate when you engage in everyday activities with coworkers.Why is there nothing small about small talk or soft about soft skills? "A little vulnerability goes a long way. And it doesn't mean you're pouring your heart out, your woes and everything to your team, but giving them insight to what you're juggling or what's on your mind will tip the balance toward compassion." — Catherine Ducharme Episode References: Catherine's article on managing up: www.fluencyleadership.com/2024/07/17/the-crucial-art-of-managing-upFluency's Trust Breakout exercise: http://bit.ly/4lqTBunBook: Seen: The Untapped Power of Appreciation - coming in 2026 - Find out more hereTEDx Talk: The Untapped Power of AppreciationAbout Catherine Ducharme, Founder, Fluency Leadership Founder and Principal of Fluency Leadership, a leadership + team development and coaching practice, Catherine is a certified coach and facilitator with 30+ years of professional communications and leadership experience. She works with leaders and teams to build relational skills, empowering them to lead and influence with heart, empathy, curiosity, and inspiration. She's been recognized as Regional Leader of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators. She's passionate about the need for more appreciation in the workplace and did a TEDx talk on that topic.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Catherine:Fluency Leadership: fluencyleadership.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/catherineducharme Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross

Managing up is one of the most powerful career accelerators you can master—and it all starts with empathy. Not just empathy flowing downward from leaders to teams, but empathy for your leaders: understanding their pressures, challenges, and decision-making context so you can build trust, influence outcomes, and create mutual success.Given multiple generations in the workforce, we need empathy flowing up for leaders dealing with added pressures and mental health issues right now. Today's guest, Catherine Ducharme—Founder of Fluency Leadership, award-winning communicator, certified coach, and TEDx speaker—has spent over 30 years helping leaders and teams lead with heart, curiosity, and inspiration. She shares her own story of learning to manage up, the mindset shifts that change everything, and practical ways to anticipate needs, respond more effectively, and position yourself as a strategic leader.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…How to shift your own perspective, rather than trying to change others.Ways to hold your boundaries, while still meeting people where they are.The team building skills you cultivate when you engage in everyday activities with coworkers.Why is there nothing small about small talk or soft about soft skills? "A little vulnerability goes a long way. And it doesn't mean you're pouring your heart out, your woes and everything to your team, but giving them insight to what you're juggling or what's on your mind will tip the balance toward compassion." — Catherine Ducharme Episode References: Fluency's Trust Breakout exercise: http://bit.ly/4lqTBunBook: Seen: The Untapped Power of Appreciation - coming in 2026 - Find out more hereTEDx Talk: The Untapped Power of AppreciationAbout Catherine Ducharme, Founder, Fluency Leadership Founder and Principal of Fluency Leadership, a leadership + team development and coaching practice, Catherine is a certified coach and facilitator with 30+ years of professional communications and leadership experience. She works with leaders and teams to build relational skills, empowering them to lead and influence with heart, empathy, curiosity, and inspiration. She's been recognized as Regional Leader of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators. She's passionate about the need for more appreciation in the workplace and did a TEDx talk on that topic.From Our Sponsor:Keynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game-changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariaross Connect with Catherine:Fluency Leadership: fluencyleadership.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/catherineducharme Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a Leader LinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceKeynote Speakers and Conference Trainers: Get your free Talkadot trial and enjoy this game changer for your speaking business! www.share.talkadot.com/mariarossGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

Melody Wilding breaks down the crucial conversations to have with your boss to improve your work life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to differentiate yourself with one conversation 2) How to build your pushback power 3) The easiest way to improve your visibility Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1038 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELODY — Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College and author of Managing Up. She was recently named one of Insider's “most innovative career coaches.” Her background as a therapist and emotions researcher informs her unique approach, weaving evidence-based neuroscience and psychology with professional development. Her previous book is Trust Yourself. • Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge • Website: ManagingUp.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen • Book: Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome to Your Business Wingmen! Today, we're unlocking one of the most powerful, yet least-discussed executive skills in professional development: Managing Up.If you're a manager, executive, business owner, or entrepreneur who reports to a board or a superior, you know that career growth requires more than just managing your team—it means proactively shaping the relationship with your boss. Stop being blindsided by mandates from above and start driving your own success.

How do you push cutting-edge tech through a political bureaucracy without getting buried?Former FEMA Chief of IT Management John Binks spent 14 years pushing technology through disaster response and political appointees — then moved to industry at Titan Technologies. He joins me to share battle-tested rules for getting AI and innovation approved when every decision feels like turning a battleship.We cover:The “run to Best Buy and buy me an AI” story every tech leader has livedWhy government moves slow (budget cycles, 90-day political resets, public visibility)Unwritten survival rules: no surprises, pre-wire decisions, bring solutionsHow one AI project automating presidential disaster declarations succeeded because of diplomacy, not just dataTurning oversight & cyber teams into allies instead of gatekeepersWhy the next generation of leaders gives him massive hopeIf you sell to, work in, or just survive federal bureaucracy — this episode is pure gold.Grab John's hilarious book Bots & Bosses: https://a.co/d/avuL9PMSubscribe for more on AI: @RobotsandRedTapeAI | Host: Nick Schutt

“Great leadership starts with great self-leadership” is a mantra that lies at the heart of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. This is why I am thrilled to share this episode, where I welcome Margaret C. Andrews, a seasoned executive and leadership expert, who shares the intriguing backstory behind her book, Manage Yourself to Lead Others, which was inspired by a pivotal moment when she was told she lacked self-awareness. This experience led her to explore the vital connection between understanding oneself and effective, sustainable leadership.Listen in as we guide you through an enlightening exercise to reflect on the traits of your best boss, revealing that a remarkable 85% of these qualities fall under the realm of soft skills or emotional intelligence. Margaret and I address a listener's question on self-awareness, offering methods like 360-degree feedback to gain a clearer understanding of one's impact. The episode continues to explore the challenges of addressing self-awareness and providing constructive feedback, using the SBI (Situation, Behavior, Impact) model to enhance clarity and constructiveness. Our discussion invites you to reconsider what truly makes a great leader and the critical role of empathy and effective communication in leadership.Enhancing team dynamics is also a focal point of our conversation, with insights into creating personal user manuals and team charters to foster effective teamwork. Margaret shares strategies for transitioning from a subject matter expert to leading a team, emphasizing the importance of intentional leadership. We explore managing up with a boss who lacks self-awareness, highlighting self-care and mental health as crucial components of professional success. As we conclude, we underscore the importance of self-awareness in how we perceive our intentions versus how others feel our impacts, advocating for a mindful approach to leadership that balances transparency and resilience.What You'll Learn- The power and importance of self-awareness in effective leadership.- How to enhance emotional intelligence for better team dynamics.- Leveraging 360-feedback for professional development.- Techniques for delivering impactful and constructive feedback.- Ways to align intentions with actions to foster trust within a team.- Methods to build resilience in personal and professional settings.Podcast Timestamps(00:00) – Manage Yourself to Lead Others(09:48) – Soft Skills Are the Heart of Great Leadership(16:55) – Navigating Feedback Conversations to Build Self-Awareness(25:04) – Managing Up(38:37) – Share Your User Manual(42:22) – The Power of Team Charters(47:15) – Vulnerability and Building Resilience(56:16) – Intentions Versus Impacts KEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Team Dynamics, Feedback, Personal Growth, Communication, Resilience, Soft Skills, Mental Health, Vulnerability, Transparency, Leading with Intention, Fostering Collaboration, User Manuals, Team Charters, CEO Success

מה המשמעות של Managing Up? איך בונים תקשורת טובה יותר עם המנהלים שלי? ואיך אפשר לעזור למנהלים שלנו להיות מנהלים טובים יותר עבורנו? לעיתים נדמה כאילו מערכת היחסים בין מנהלת לעובד היא חד צדדית - יש טקסים, פרקטיקות ודרכי פעולה שמנהלת צריכה לפעול לפיהן, והעובד יכול להיתפס כצד פסיבי בתוך מערכת היחסים הזו. האמת היא, שההפך הוא הנכון.כדי לייצר מערכת יחסים אידיאלית שתאפשר עבודה טובה יותר, שני הצדדים צריכים לעבוד על התקשורת ולדייק את דרכי העבודה שלהם כדי שיתאימו להם. במציאות, זה לא המנהלת שמנהלת את העובד - אלא גם העובד שצריך לדעת לנהל את המנהלת שלו.לעולם הזה, של איך לנהל את המנהלים שלנו, קוראים Managing Up, ובפרק השבוע (ששודר לראשונה ביוני 2024) דריה ורטהיים דיברה עם אור מי-פז, Engineering Director וגל סרף, Engineering Group Lead , בדיוק על זה.אור (AKA - המנהל) וגל (AKA - העובד) שיתפו בפרקטיקות שהם משתמשים בהם כדי לבנות תקשורת טובה יותר, מה קרה בפעמים שלא הצליחו לתקשר כמו שצריך, ואיך אפשר לתרגל את זה על בסיס יום יומי. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson shares a webinar featuring Jennifer Bennett of Idealist and Travis Sternhagen, Volunteer Manager at Kinship Community Food Center. The episode delves into the transformative community-centric approach adopted by Kinship, emphasizing mutual aid, trust, and relationships over traditional transactional models of volunteerism.  Tobi and Jennifer discuss the challenges and strategies involved in fostering a sense of community among volunteers and service recipients alike, highlighting practical steps and profound insights shared by Travis. This episode offers invaluable guidance for anyone looking to reinvigorate volunteer engagement by making it deeply relational and community-oriented. Full show notes: 188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project Weave the Social Fabric Project - Episode Highlights [02:58] - The Weave Project and Volunteerism [06:54] - Tobi and Jennifer's Insights on Community Building [08:27] - Travis' Unique Approach to Volunteer Engagement [15:10] - Kinship Community Food Center's Philosophy [28:09] - Challenges and Solutions in Volunteer Management [32:07] - Setting Boundaries in Healthy Communities [32:47] - The Compost Metaphor for Community Building [35:59] - Volunteer Influence Beyond the Organization [38:43] - Engaging Volunteers for Long-Term Commitment [42:11] - Audience Q&A: Building Community with Volunteers [49:05] - The Importance of Rituals in Community Building [50:50] - Managing Up and Embracing Community-Centric Approaches  Helpful Links VolunteerPro Impact Lab Volunteer Nation Episode 179 - Transformative Service Experiences with Frederick J. Riley and Jackie Wolven Weave: The Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institute VolunteerMatch/Idealist  Kinship Community Food Center  Find Michael on LinkedIn Find Jennifer on LinkedIn  Find Travis on LinkedIn  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

If you're struggling to work out how to manage your boss, it's probably because you've never truly assessed the situation. You have to know who you're dealing with, and what makes them tick.In this Moment, I reveal the questions you can ask yourself to work out exactly what type of boss you have. Only then, can you understand how to manage up effectively.If you want to go deeper on how to build the most productive relationship you possibly can with your boss, have a listen to Ep.162: Managing Up.————————FREE QUIZ: I've developed a 3-question quiz that'll give you a free personalized podcast playlist tailored to where you are right now in your leadership career!Click here to take the 30-second quiz now to get your on-the-go playlist————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally.

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Margaret C. Andrews, Harvard Instructor and Author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. Kristel and Margaret discuss the concept of managing up, building self-awareness and lots more. Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into Margaret's book, MANAGE YOURSELF TO LEAD OTHERS: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding The importance of understanding yourself  Tips for self-reflection Ways to give and receive constructive feedback A look into managing up The importance of thinking like a partner ABOUT MARGARET C. ANDREWS: Margaret teaches a variety of leadership courses and professional and executive programs at Harvard University and is the founder of the MYLO Center, a private leadership development firm. Her MYLO (Manage Yourself to Lead Others) course has had a wait list every time it's been taught for over a decade and has become the most popular professional development program at Harvard. Margaret's expertise is grounded her own experience—a previous boss once told her that while her business results were great, her interpersonal skills were highly lacking. The exact phrase he used was, “you're not self-aware.” To change, Margaret looked for insight from famous leaders to management studies to disciplines like philosophy and psychology. At the end of the day, she found that the basis for powerful, effective leadership comes from within—from understanding yourself and then managing yourself toward the leader you want to become—also known MYLO. Margaret has taken her MYLO approach and distilled it into her first book, MANAGE YOURSELF TO LEAD OTHERS: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding (Basic Venture; September 16, 2025). Connect with Margaret C. Andrews Order Margaret's book: https://www.margaretandrews.com/book  Website: https://www.margaretandrews.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcandrews/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin gets real about one of the toughest career skills no one really teaches you: managing up with confidence. Because let's be honest, trying to figure out what your boss actually wants can feel like decoding emoji hieroglyphics at 11 PM. Enter Melody Wilding: therapist-turned-career-coach, emotions researcher, and author of Managing Up. Named one of Insider's “most innovative career coaches,” Melody is here to help you stop overthinking every Slack message and start building a relationship with your boss that's rooted in clarity, confidence, and collaboration. Whether you're a new grad navigating your first 1:1, an early-career professional trying to stand out without burning out, or a sensitive striver who struggles to speak up, this episode will help you transform anxiety into action and guesswork into game plans. Inside This Episode: What managing up really means (and why it's the fastest way to build trust and grow) The 3 toughest conversations to have with your boss — and how to start them Why “sensitive strivers” are actually management superstars (with the right mindset shift) How to protect your boundaries without damaging your reputation One simple step you can take today to feel more confident in every manager conversation Who This Episode Is For: Early-career rockstars. Career changers. Anyone tired of reading between the lines of vague emails and ready to build real, human, mutually beneficial relationships at work. Stop guessing what your boss wants. Start showing up like the leader you're meant to be. Listen now and share this episode with a friend who's stuck in the “do they hate me?” spiral. Let's make managing up feel less like a guessing game and more like a playdate. Feeling stretched thin but still trying to “stay positive”? Grab our free Positivity Without Pretending Toolkit. It's a quick, honest reset for people leaders who want to show up without faking it. In five minutes or less, you'll reframe, refuel, and lead with heart (even when you're running on fumes). Download it now and take the pressure off.   No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Melody Wilding Melody's LinkedIn Melody's website Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

In today's snack-sized dose of Workday Playdate, Erin's flipping the “fear your boss” script and serving up an improv-inspired reframe that'll help you manage up with confidence, not chaos. Spoiler: It starts with a Slack message and ends with you owning your power. The Problem: You get a vague “Let's chat” from your boss and spiral. Are you getting fired? Forgotten something? Turns out, you're not alone. Gallup says 70% of team engagement depends on your manager... but only 30% of early-career pros feel confident talking to theirs. Most of us are winging it. Badly. The Improv Hack to Try: Play the Status Shift In improv, every scene has a status dynamic, and you can shift it. So instead of acting like a nervous squirrel asking for approval, show up like a grounded scene partner. Sit tall. Pause before you speak. Lead with thoughtful questions like: “Does this align with your priorities?” You're not pretending to be the boss. You're showing you're a partner in progress. That small shift builds trust, signals self-assurance, and makes managing up feel human. Wednesday Tease: Episode 301 — “Real Talk: How to Stop Guessing What Your Boss Wants” Get ready for a career-changing convo with Melody Wilding: human behavior expert, executive coach, and author of Managing Up. She's bringing real talk, hilarious insights, and zero fluff to help you navigate tough convos and lead from where you are. Feeling stretched thin but still trying to “stay positive”? Grab our free Positivity Without Pretending Toolkit. It's a quick, honest reset for people leaders who want to show up without faking it. In five minutes or less, you'll reframe, refuel, and lead with heart (even when you're running on fumes). Download it now and take the pressure off.    No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

Melody Wilding is an executive coach, human behavior expert, and author of Trust Yourself and Managing Up. In this episode we unpack how high-achievers often sabotage their careers through people-pleasing and emotional suppression. Melody shares why sensitive strivers (a term she coined for deeply feeling, high-performing individuals) often struggle to advocate for themselves in professional environments — and how this disconnect leads to burnout, resentment, and career stagnation. We explore the difference between being collaborative and being a doormat, and how to set boundaries that actually earn respect rather than risk relationships. Learn more at melodywilding.com

Have you ever realized, mid-project, that you and your boss weren't aligned on what success looked like or how to get there? Executive coach Melody Wilding explains why getting clear on goals and understanding each other's working styles is essential, even when you're already in a leadership role. They share advice on how to start these conversations in a way that feels natural and constructive, break down common style mismatches, and offer guidance for adapting without losing your authenticity.

In today's episode, we discuss the most effective approach to fly up the corporate ladder with Melody Wilding, an executive coach, human behavior expert, and acclaimed author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. Recognized as one of Business Insider's “Most Innovative Coaches,” Melody specializes in guiding sensitive high-achievers—from Fortune 500 leaders to creative visionaries—helping them transform self-doubt into confidence, master their emotions, and unlock their full potential in both their careers and personal lives. What to Listen For Introduction – 00:00:00 Overcome the hesitation around having difficult conversations with your boss. Planting ideas in your manager's mind for future projects and promotions. Signs You Need Help to Improve – 00:10:31 What are the signs you need help communicating your goals and ambitions to your boss? How do you align with your boss on your goals to gain their support and guidance? Implementing Feedback to Exceed Your Boss's Expectations – 00:22:40 How do you prioritize feedback to show your boss your commitment to growth and value? Why should you avoid helping co-workers too much? Setting Work Boundaries and How to Say No – 00:29:33 How to set workplace boundaries if you struggle with them personally. How do you say no to extra tasks without hurting your relationship with your boss? Avoid Single Points of Failure – 00:39:15 How to secure support from multiple leaders in case your boss or key leader leaves? Strengthen your relationship with your boss while connecting with leadership above them? Raise Your Visibility and Promotability– 00:47:45 How do you increase your visibility so your manager considers you for promotions? How do you quit on a high note and maintain a strong reputation, even mid-project? A Word From Our Sponsors Tired of awkward handshakes and collecting business cards without building real connections? Dive into our Free Social Capital Networking Masterclass. Learn practical strategies to make your interactions meaningful and boost your confidence in any social situation. Sign up for free at theartofcharm.com/sc and elevate your networking from awkward to awesome. Don't miss out on a network of opportunities! Unleash the power of covert networking to infiltrate high-value circles and build a 7-figure network in just 90 days. Ready to start? Check out our CIA-proven guide to networking like a spy! Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince—where high-end essentials meet unbeatable prices. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Shopify makes it easy to start, scale, and succeed—whether you're launching a side hustle or building the next big brand. Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Skip the waiting game and get more qualified applicants with Indeed. Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. Upgrade your space with Thuma—where modern design meets craftsmanship and functionality. Get $100 off your first bed purchase at thuma.co/charm. Curious about your influence level?  Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Resources from this Episode Melody Wilding's website Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge Melody Wilding on LinkedIn Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices