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“HR's Guide to Managing Up & Building Influence” with Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach

“HR's Guide to Managing Up & Building Influence” with Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach

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How can “managing up” help you to have more impact and influence?

Why is managing up a critical leadership skill for all HR leaders?

My guest on this episode is Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach.

During our conversation, Melody and I discuss the following:

  • The biggest misconceptions about managing up and why they are wrong
  • Why managing up is a core leadership skill that every HR leader needs to learn
  • Practical tools and questions HR leaders can use to help clarify priorities and expectations with leaders.
  • The four main communication styles leaders need to recognize to build trust and influence across the organization.
  • How to structure upward feedback for your boss to ensure it lands diplomatically and productively.

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