If you've ever wanted to help your boss be a better manager, this episode is your manual. I sat down with one of the best managers I've ever had to finally get to the core of what it means to "manage up."
Amanda Carlton has managed upwards of 40 people throughout her career so far, across multiple industries and role levels. Needless to say, she gets what it means to be a manager.
We use examples from our time working together as manager + direct report to show what "managing up" looks like in practice, break down how to start managing your boss if you don't have that kind of relationship yet, and explore whether there's a point when managing up is a lost cause. Plus: What do Amanda's most fulfilled direct reports all have in common?
Amanda also shares her own career twists and turns, from starting in Higher Education Student Affairs, getting an MBA and pivoting into tech HR, and how these pivots have shaped her view on people leadership. Consider Amanda your manager-whisperer.
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