Afford Anything How to Get Everything You Want at Work
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Aug 8, 2025 
In this conversation, Melody Wilding, a therapist and executive coach who authored "Managing Up," shares vital strategies for enhancing workplace dynamics. She discusses ten essential conversations to boost job performance and financial success. Wilding dives into navigating management styles, understanding boss archetypes, and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of proactive communication, tackling proximity bias in remote work, and crafting a personal 'story bank' to showcase achievements effectively. This insightful talk is a roadmap for thriving in complex organizational environments.
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Evidence-Based 10 Conversations Framework
- Melody Wilding built the framework from surveys of over 12,000 people and ~50 interviews.
- She combines coaching experience with quantitative and qualitative research to craft the 10 conversations.
Make Alignment A Continuous Habit
- Revisit alignment frequently, even week to week, because priorities shift often.
- Ask targeted questions about the metrics your manager is evaluated on and what 'excellent' looks like.
Map Stakeholders By Influence And Interest
- Use a power map plotting influence versus interest to prioritize stakeholders.
- Focus effort on high-influence, high-interest people who can affect your project's outcome.
