Managing Up

Like many others across the United States, I’ve been gutted by the recent set of Supreme Court decisions that put millions of people across the country at risk. …

Many of my clients have come to a session with this scenario: “I have these one-to-one meetings with my manager, but I’m not getting what I really need from them (the manager or the meetings). …

It’s all about how you ‘show up’ in the relationship Managing up can sound daunting, like an act of master manipulation, or telepathy. In reality, it’s just good relationship management. In this article, I discuss the three areas in which you can use the techniques for managing up to accelerate their next promotion. After nine years working in large organisations…

A growing tension exists between employers and employees. Many employers want their teams back in the office, while many employees are happy working at home. Employers highlight diminished culture and productivity with employees out of the office while employees shrug their shoulders and ask for evidence. The strength of the…

The talent landscape is in a major flux; niche industries are growing rapidly, people are changing jobs, and many companies are going through re-orgs. Getting a new boss, even if you’re not in a new role, can be a nerve-racking experience. You want to make a good impression and…

Sometimes you have to play the hand you were dealt. Having the unfortunate pleasure of a bad boss is one of those hands you wish you could redraw. But, unfortunately, bad bosses exist at every level of management. You’ve most likely reported to a bad manager, and if you haven’t…