Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up, shares her insights on creating change in challenging workplace cultures. She emphasizes the power of personal agency, urging listeners to navigate office politics with integrity. Wilding introduces practical strategies like power mapping and encourages conscious choices to foster collaborative environments. She also discusses overcoming self-sabotage and the importance of seeking constructive feedback to enhance professional relationships. Her relatable advice empowers individuals to thrive in their careers.
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Agency Empowers Choice
Agency means choosing what to reinforce despite our circumstances or people around us.
We have more control over our mindset and actions than we usually believe.
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Practice Upward Empathy
Upward empathy means understanding the pressures your boss faces, not just agreeing with them.
This mindset helps you take decisions less personally and gain broader perspective.
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Diversify Your Advocates
Build a power map of all influential and interested stakeholders beyond your boss.
Prioritize managing those with high influence and investment in your work.
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In this episode, Melody Wilding discusses how to create change at work without losing yourself. She challenges the idea that you’re powerless at work, even in tough cultures. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate office politics, or if there’s a way to work with integrity even when you’re not in charge, this conversation will give you both practical tools and hope.
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Key Takeaways:
The internal and cultural struggle between hope and despair in the context of global crises.
The concept of “radical hope” as a resilient form of hope amidst harsh realities.
The inadequacy of typical positivity in addressing complex real-world problems.
The need for a new “rational mysticism” suitable for the 21st century.
The dangers of failing to establish a stable, shared sense of meaning in society.
The critique of hyper-individualistic and consumer-driven culture in relation to existential risks.
The historical evolution of existential risk narratives and their implications for modern society.
The importance of community and connection in fostering healing and growth.
The challenges of creating secular communities that provide meaningful structure and belonging.
The potential for a revived Western rational mysticism to address contemporary spiritual needs and crises.
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