Managing up isn't about being the office suck-up. It's about creating conditions for your success at work. In this episode, executive coach and best-selling author Melody Wilding joins Ramona Shaw and reveals practical skills for navigating relationships with those in positions of power.

Melody shares:

- Why emotional intelligence is your biggest advantage when influencing others

- How to say "no" diplomatically using the conditional yes and trade-off approaches

- Ways to showcase your work without sounding self-promotional

- A better approach to money conversations that goes beyond "I deserve it"

"You teach people how to treat you," Melody explains. You can strengthen your sense of agency by being more intentional about managing up.

Reflective Questions:

- How much effort do you put into the relationship with your boss versus your direct reports?

- When did you last discuss your career aspirations with your manager?

- If you're gunning for a promotion, how can you start to plant some seeds so you aren't waiting for performance reviews to discuss advancement?

- How diversified are your workplace relationships so your boss isn't your "single point of failure"?

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— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Melody Wilding's Website HERE

- Melody Wilding's LinkedIn HERE

- Melody Wilding's Book: https://amzn.to/41AGr7A

- My interview on Melody’s podcast HERE

- Get more information on the Executive Presence Intensive Program HERE.

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11

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— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 114 - Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying "No" - With Teresa Vozza

- Episode 239 - Delegating: It's actually about managing yourself

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

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