This Working Life Managing up during the Trump Presidency
Aug 8, 2025
Margie Warrell, a leadership advisor and author of The Courage Gap, shares invaluable insights from her experience working with powerful figures on Capitol Hill. She discusses the art of 'managing up' by building authentic relationships rather than relying on flattery. Warrell highlights the surprising camaraderie among politicians across party lines and the importance of compromise. She also delves into overcoming workplace fear, navigating tough conversations, and using empathy to influence leaders, offering practical strategies for career advancement.
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Managing Up: Influence Without Authority
- Managing up means influencing those in senior roles without having direct power over them.
- It involves building relationships and trust to help them make decisions aligned with organizational goals.
Be a Solution Provider
- Be a solution provider, not a problem maker, to gain trust and value.
- Make others' lives easier and help them achieve their goals to increase your influence.
Build Trust Across Differences
- Find common ground with those who have different agendas to build trust.
- Regularly provide favors like sharing information to build goodwill for future requests.
