Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge

Brought to you by Penguin.

Navigate power dynamics, build effective relationships with higher-ups, and earn more authority, freedom and confidence at work.

Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers or internal politics, pushing through each day with an undercurrent of anxiety? Maybe you're micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work or overlooked for career opportunities. But what if you could subtly teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect - without ever changing your job title?

Human behaviour professor and award-winning career coach Melody Wilding has helped thousands of clients advocate for their needs at work while navigating office politics. In this clear, tactical guide, she shares time-tested strategies, detailed scripts, and transformative insights to help you operate from a position of power, even if you lack formal authority.

No matter your level, reclaim control of your career by building the emotional intelligence, relational capital and negotiation savvy to succeed in a turbulent working world.

'Outstanding. A better way to get ahead at work' Greg McKeown

'Turn potential conflicts into opportunities for growth' Daniel H. Pink

© Melody Wilding 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025