Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel Managing Up 101: How to Get More from Your Boss with Melody Wilding
Mar 3, 2025
Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of "Managing Up," shares her expertise on navigating workplace dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of mastering the skill of managing up to improve relationships with bosses. Melody discusses five essential conversations to have with your manager for better alignment and communication. She also highlights the value of understanding work styles, setting boundaries, and providing effective feedback. Listeners are empowered to approach their work relationships with confidence and create lasting change.
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Trade-off Approach
- Present trade-offs to your boss to simplify decision-making.
- This helps save your boss's cognitive energy and reduces their stress from juggling priorities.
Push Back Effectively
- When pushing back, offer alternative solutions instead of simply saying no.
- Frame the pushback as a helpful suggestion, asking if your alternative aligns with their goals.
Partnership Mindset
- The most successful manager-employee relationships operate as partnerships.
- This equalizes the power dynamic and allows both parties to contribute more effectively.
