Melody Wilding: Managing Up
Melody Wilding is an executive and leadership coach for smart, sensitive high-achievers who are tired of getting in their own way. She teaches human behavior at Hunter College and is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Business Insider, who named her one of the “most innovative coaches.” She is the autho ... Show More
Apr 2025
Hard Work Isn’t Enough—You Have to Manage Up! - with Melody Wilding
Managing up is not about flattery. It’s about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does.
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In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Man ... Show More
54m 50s
Jun 2025
Managing Up, One Conversation at a Time
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 ... Show More
37m 32s
Apr 2025
The Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Manager
As you advance in your career, you develop the skills to lead teams and manage direct reports. But no matter your role or seniority, you’ll always need to manage those above you and to develop the right relationships to progress. The secret to managing up, says Melody Wilding, is ... Show More
27m 12s
Jun 2022
282: The Honor Roll Hangover with Melody Wilding
Believe it or not, your emotions are a competitive advantage: 90 percent of top performers are also high in emotional intelligence, and 92 percent of executives rate soft skills like the ability to manage emotions as a critical priority in today’s business environment. That said, ... Show More
43m 58s
