Before Breakfast Managing up, with Melody Wilding
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May 7, 2025 
Melody Wilding, a career expert and author of "Managing Up," shares her insights into effectively navigating professional relationships. She discusses how understanding leadership priorities can enhance workplace productivity. Melody emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and communication styles in managing up. With practical tips on aligning expectations with managers and establishing boundaries, she provides strategies to boost personal productivity. Humorously, she compares adult choices to those faced by toddlers, reminding us of the lighter side of decision-making.
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True Meaning of Managing Up
- Managing up is not about flattering your boss but creating conditions for your success.
- It involves pushing back, giving feedback, setting limits, and advocating for advancement.
Master Alignment Conversations
- Ask precise questions like "What metrics is my boss evaluated on?" to align on success.
- Clarify what good and great performance look like to understand expectations deeply.
Cost of Shallow Alignment
- Melody failed to dig deep on alignment and later learned her role was seen as expendable.
- Lack of visibility and networking limited opportunities when her position was cut.
