Three Ways To Manage Up and Build Trust

 1. Don’t be a yes person

Agreeing with everything your boss says might feel like the easiest route, but it rarely earns you real respect. If you want to build trust, you need to show that you can think for yourself. That means speaking up, offering ideas, and (when needed) pushing back with tact.

2. Make their life easier (not harder)

Managing up isn’t about flattery, it’s about clarity.

Figure out what your manager actually needs from you: 

- What are their goals?
- What do they care about?
- What keeps slipping through the cracks?

Then do what you can to lighten the load and solve problems before they get flagged. 

3. Communicate like a peer, not a fan

It’s tempting to treat managers like they’re on a pedestal. But most of them are just busy, slightly stressed people who want straight answers and fewer surprises.

Managing up means being clear, concise and confident - there's no need to waffle, over-apologise, or play things down. 

Two Quotes To Reflect On For The Week Ahead 

“If you can’t change your boss, change your attitude - or change your job.”
- Stephen R. Covey

"You don’t have to be the boss to be a leader."
- Robin S. Sharma

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