Episode 113: Managing Up with Melody Wilding

On the Workplace Podcast, William Corless reunites with bestselling author Melody Wilding to discuss her incredible new book ”Managing Up” Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behaviour at Hunter College and named one of Insider’s most innovative career coaches, brings her unique background as a therapist and emotions researcher to help us navigate those crucial relationships with people who have more positional power than us! 💡 Episode Highlights: Discover why managing up is about creating conditions for YOUR success (not just making your boss’s life easier!) Learn about the essential ”alignment conversation” that builds mutual understanding Unlock the secrets of communication styles and how to adapt without losing yourself Master the art of setting boundaries without burning bridges Create your own ”me manual” to help others work better with you Find out more about the work Melody does and purchase her book here: On the Workplace Podcast, William Corless reunites with bestselling author Melody Wilding to discuss her incredible new book ”Managing Up” Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behaviour at Hunter College and named one of Insider’s most innovative career coaches, brings her unique background as a therapist and emotions researcher to help us navigate those crucial relationships with people who have more positional power than us! In this clip, Melody shares brilliant strategies for dealing with micromanagers - including her advice to focus on ”rough drafts” instead of perfection, showing your work early to give them the input they crave while preserving your sanity! 💡 Episode Highlights: Discover why managing up is about creating conditions for YOUR success (not just making your boss’s life easier!) Learn about the essential ”alignment conversation” that builds mutual understanding Unlock the secrets of communication styles and how to adapt without losing yourself Master the art of setting boundaries without burning bridges Create your own ”me manual” to help others work better with you Find out more about the work Melody does and purchase her book here: https://melodywilding.com/books/ If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us through our Patreon! patreon.com/WorkplacePodcast If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us through our Patreon! patreon.com/WorkplacePodcast