How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding
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Mar 6, 2025 
Melody Wilding, a human behavior professor and author known for her insights in executive coaching, shares her expertise on managing up effectively. She emphasizes the importance of having crucial conversations with your boss to enhance your work life. Learn how to stand out with strategic communication, assert your needs, and navigate salary discussions by showcasing your future value. Wilding also discusses building strong professional relationships through proactive initiatives and owning your career growth.
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Highlight Wins in One-on-Ones
- Start one-on-ones with wins, not just status updates.
- Show outcomes, results, and your problem-solving process.
Managing Up: A Misunderstood Skill
- Managing up, like New Jersey, is misunderstood; it's not about being a suck-up.
- It's about making your work-life easier and less stressful on your own terms.
The Cost of Not Managing Up
- Melody shares a story of failing to manage up, resulting in a layoff.
- She hadn't aligned with her manager or built other advocates in the organization.
