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 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
Dec 2024
Managing People in the Workplace
Managing people can feel like a maze—whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or just trying to survive office politics. In this Business Bible episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you practical, no-nonsense tips for managing people like a pro. From buil ... Show More
38m 54s
Mar 2025
723: Create Visibility for Your Work, with Melody Wilding
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 Busines ... Show More
39m 32s
