Managing Up

Actually Managing Up

Nov 16, 2022

In this podcast, the hosts discuss techniques for managing up, emphasizing the importance of communication, emotions, and adapting to different communication styles. They share resources like 'Connect' and 'Emotional Agility' while highlighting the significance of vulnerability, feedback, and curiosity in leadership. The episode also explores understanding managers' authority and communication styles to effectively navigate upward relationships in the workplace.

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Quick takeaways

Understanding boss's communication style is crucial in managing up.

Adapting your communication style to match your manager's preferences enhances effectiveness.

Developing stakeholder empathy and aligning actions with organizational goals are vital in managing up.

Deep dives

Communication and Trust as the Foundation

Building effective communication with your manager is crucial in managing up. Communication underlies understanding your boss's communication style, sharing information effectively, asking for what you need, and understanding what your boss needs from you.

Intro

3min

Navigating Relationships in Remote Work Settings

16min

Managing Up: Importance of Embracing Vulnerability and Expressing Feelings

13min

Exploring the Importance of Curiosity and Feedback in Leadership

3min

Embracing Feelings and Mental Clarity in Managing Up

6min

Understanding Manager's Sphere of Influence

2min

Adapting to Your Manager's Communication Style

5min

Effective Communication and Stakeholder Empathy in Managing Up

14min

OK, fine, y'all win. We finally did the episode of "Managing Up" about managing up. In it, Nick, Travis, and Brandon talk about techniques for managing up, how they're similar to managing your own team members, and how it is sometimes very different. They share books and resources that helped them and talk about how communication, being crisp, and (gasp) _feelings_ play into managing your upward relationships.

Show Notes:

Managing Up article by Stephen Gossett from Built In
- https://builtin.com/people-management/managing-up
Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by Dr. David Bradford, Ph.D & Dr. Carole Robin, Ph.D
- https://www.amazon.com/Connect-Building-Exceptional-Relationships-Colleagues/dp/0593237099
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David
- https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Agility-Unstuck-Embrace-Change/dp/1592409490
Ted Lasso: Darts scene ("Be curious, not judgmental")
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S16b-x5mRA

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Managing Up

Actually Managing Up

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Communication and Trust as the Foundation

Understanding and Adapting to Your Manager's Communication Style

Strengthening Stakeholder Empathy for a Broader Perspective

Incremental Progress in Building Trust and Alignment

Patience and Consistency in Communication for Long-Term Success

Feedback and Adjustments for Effective Communication

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts