<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;How can “managing up” help you to have more impact and influence?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Why is managing up a critical leadership skill for all HR leaders?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My guest on this episode is Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;During our conversation, Melody and I discuss the following: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The biggest misconceptions about managing up and why they are wrong&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why managing up is a core leadership skill that every HR leader needs to learn&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical tools and questions HR leaders can use to help clarify priorities and expectations with leaders.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The four main communication styles leaders need to recognize to build trust and influence across the organization.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to structure upward feedback for your boss to ensure it lands diplomatically and productively.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connecting with Melody: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/"&gt;Melody Wilding&lt;/a&gt; on LinkedIn &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://melodywilding.com/"&gt;Managing Up and Melody’s work&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Sponsor: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator"&gt;Next-Gen HR Accelerator &lt;/a&gt;- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/"&gt;HR Leader’s Blueprint&lt;/a&gt; - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook"&gt;Succession Planning Playbook&lt;/a&gt;: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Future of HR

JP Elliott

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

JAN 13, 202635 MIN
Future of HR

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

JAN 13, 202635 MIN

Description

<p><strong><em>How can “managing up” help you to have more impact and influence?</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Why is managing up a critical leadership skill for all HR leaders?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>My guest on this episode is Melody Wilding, author of “Managing Up”, keynote speaker, and executive coach.</p><p></p><p>During our conversation, Melody and I discuss the following: </p><ul><li>The biggest misconceptions about managing up and why they are wrong</li><li>Why managing up is a core leadership skill that every HR leader needs to learn</li><li>Practical tools and questions HR leaders can use to help clarify priorities and expectations with leaders.</li><li>The four main communication styles leaders need to recognize to build trust and influence across the organization.</li><li>How to structure upward feedback for your boss to ensure it lands diplomatically and productively.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connecting with Melody: </strong></p><p>Connect with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodywilding/">Melody Wilding</a> on LinkedIn </p><p>Learn more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://melodywilding.com/">Managing Up and Melody’s work</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Episode Sponsor: </strong></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://futureofhr.com/nextgenaccelerator">Next-Gen HR Accelerator </a>- Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/">HR Leader’s Blueprint</a> - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.futureofhr.com/succession-planning-playbook">Succession Planning Playbook</a>: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.</p>