#632: There are 10 conversations that a person should have at work in order to do a better job, have better relationships at work, and make more money.
Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College, joins us to talk about how you can get the most out of your boss.
Resources:
Managing Up by Melody Wilding: managingup.com
Timestamps:
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(00:00) The 10 Conversations Framework
(02:37) Shifting Workplace Dynamics
(06:11) Key Conversations for Alignment
(10:02) Understanding Your Boss’s Priorities
(12:02) Mapping Stakeholder Influence
(15:28) Visibility and Proximity Bias
(20:31) Managing Shifting Priorities
(22:11) Understanding Boss Archetypes
(28:01) Navigating Personality Frameworks
(32:06) Articulating Your Communication Style
(35:03) Taking Ownership and Suggesting Ideas
(39:59) Building a Reputation Through Ownership
(45:03) Setting and Framing Boundaries
(56:01) The Ripple Effect of Unaddressed Issues
(59:00) Feedback Conversations
(01:03:02) Recapping the Framework Steps
(01:11:09) Building Your Story Bank
(01:18:01) Advancement and Compensation Conversations
(01:25:15) Framing Your Compensation Request
(01:29:00) Navigating Policy-Based Responses
(01:31:51) Creative Compensation Solutions
(01:34:29) Knowing When to Leave
(01:36:13) Assessing Future Opportunities

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