Why Managing Up Kills Your Career - 9 Effective Ways to Influence Your Boss

Discover why managing up can hinder your career and learn 9 effective strategies to influence your boss in this insightful TEDx talk by Dr. Elizabeth Xu. Drawing from her extensive experience as a C-level executive and author, Dr. Xu emphasizes the importance of aligning up rather than managing up for career success. Explore four levels of win-win relationships—customer, company, group, and manager—that can position you for promotion. Gain practical knowledge on understanding your manager personally and professionally, providing timely information, aiding decision-making, reporting progress, managing expectations, requesting resources and priorities, and seeking continuous feedback. Benefit from Dr. Xu's wealth of experience in executive leadership, board directorships, and mentoring mid-career professionals towards C-suite roles. Apply these valuable insights to enhance your career advancement and develop essential leadership skills in today's competitive professional landscape.