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“HR's Guide to Managing Up & Building Influence” with Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach
Description
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.
Connecting with Melody:
Connect with Melody Wilding on LinkedIn
Learn more about Managing Up and Melody’s work
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