I have the true privilege of helping professionals from hundreds of companies develop their ability to lead people and deliver projects. A common question I hear from leaders as they progress higher in their organizations has to do with their boss.

In effect, they’re asking, “How do I manage the person who is supposed to be managing me?”

A clear lesson as you grow in responsibility is that managing is not just something you do with your subordinates–what a terrible word that is! Rather, to be effective you also have to lead and serve peers, stakeholders, and yes, bosses. Managing up is an important part of your ability to successfully deliver. But how do you go about doing that?

For this episode I’m bringing back Bruce Tulgan who was a guest on our show last year (click here to listen to that episode). Bruce recently published Its Okay to Manage Your Boss: The Step-by-Step Program for Making the Best of Your Most Important Relationship at Work. I had the opportunity to speak with Bruce recently and look forward to sharing that interview in this episode.

Learn more about Bruce and his organization at http://www.rainmakerthinking.com. I also recommend you get a copy of his book Its Okay to Manage Your Boss: The Step-by-Step Program for Making the Best of Your Most Important Relationship at Work. While you’re at it, check out another one of Bruce’s books It’s Okay to Be the Boss: The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming the Manager Your Employees Need. You’ll find both helpful in the development of your management skills.

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Thanks for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

Topics: Management, Career Development, Managing Up