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You can't always choose your boss, but you can choose how you work with them.

And if you get this right, you'll never feel stuck in your job again.

What if I told you that managing up isn't about making your boss happy, but about taking back your power?

There are moments in our careers where we feel stuck, not because we lack talent or drive, but because we don't know how to navigate the people above us.

And let's be honest, dealing with bosses can be one of

the hardest parts of any job. That's why I'm so excited about today's conversation. Our guest,

Melody Wilding, knows exactly what that struggle feels like. Melody is a professor at City

University of New York, a coach to top performers, and the author of Managing Up, a book that helps you

stop feeling powerless at work and start taking control. If you've ever dealt with a difficult

boss, a micromanager, or just felt like your work wasn't being recognized, this episode is for you.

So, Melody, for the person listening right now, why does this episode matter to them?

And how is this conversation going to change their life?

We're going to talk about managing up, yes, which is a really valuable skill set that you need now more than ever when work is very complex.

Things are changing all of the time.

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