

Manage Up
27 snips Apr 15, 2025
Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker, professor, and author of 'Managing Up', shares her expertise on thriving amid uncertainty. She discusses building chaos-proof rituals to enhance creativity and mental clarity. Melody emphasizes the importance of asking transformative questions and thinking countercyclically to uncover unique opportunities. She also explores the art of managing up, highlighting effective communication and strategic conversations with superiors to foster alignment and trust in the workplace.
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Chronicle Books' Success
- During the 2009 recession, Chronicle Books invested in innovative design and tactile books.
- This counterintuitive move led to their growth and global recognition.
Chaos-Proof Rituals
- Build chaos-proof rituals by establishing consistent daily practices.
- These routines create a foundation for creativity and mental clarity during chaotic times.
Transformative Questions
- Ask transformative questions to shift your perspective during uncertainty.
- Focus on opportunity-seeking questions rather than dwelling on the negativity of the situation.