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 being strategic and thoughtful in several key kinds of conversations with your ... Show More
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
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.
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 Man ... Show More
54m 50s
Apr 2022
The Essentials: Managing Up
Having a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship with your boss doesn’t require accommodating their every quirk, demand, and weakness. We discuss respectful, constructive ways to meet in the middle, set boundaries, and help them achieve their goals while making your competence ... Show More
40m 15s
May 2020
Sales Teams Managing The Sales Manager with Dr Janice Presser
How do you manage your manager? Managing upwards is one of the most underrated, yet critical skills that you can have as a frontline salesperson. It can make your direct report happier and calmer, which will, in turn, make your job easier, more peaceful, and better overall. Espec ... Show More
22m 29s
