Managing Up

An indispensable guide to navigating power dynamics, building effective relationships with higher-ups, and earning more authority, freedom, and confidence at work, from one of Insider Magazine's most innovative career coaches.

Navigate power dynamics, build effective relationships with higher-ups, and earn more authority, freedom, and confidence at work.

Outstanding. A better way to get ahead at work — Greg McKeown

Turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth — Daniel H. Pink

Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers, or internal politics?

Do you push through each day with an undercurrent of anxiety?

Are you micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work, or overlooked for career opportunities?

There's a way to teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect—without ever changing your job title.

Human behaviour professor and award-winning career coach Melody Wilding has helped thousands of clients advocate for their needs at work while navigating office politics. In this clear, tactical guide, time-tested strategies, detailed scripts, and transformative insights will help you:

• Get in your boss's head to understand their priorities
• Earn more respect from your manager
• Say no and push back with tact

No matter your level, reclaim control of your career by building the emotional intelligence, relational capital, and negotiation savvy to succeed in a turbulent working world.