From the course: Building Business Relationships
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Manage up in business
From the course: Building Business Relationships
Manage up in business
- One of your most important professional relationships is the one that you have with your immediate supervisor. They're in the best position to be your champion and chief supporter, so learning how to work with them and teaching them how to work with you is crucial for your career. I once worked for a leader named Larry who often made demands on me. In fact, one day, I went into his office and I said, "You don't like me, you are trying to hold me back, and I don't believe you are supporting my career." Yes, I said it. We butted heads a lot, and it showed up in my performance review. I realized if I wanted a chance to grow in my career, I needed to become my boss's ally and foster goodwill that could be channeled towards my goals. This is called managing up. Hopefully, you and your boss are already on the same page regarding your dynamic, but it's best to be sure. Schedule a one-on-one, so you can talk about…
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