Ever wondered how to excel in your work relationships with key stakeholders and superiors? We're revealing the secret: it's all about the art of managing up. Today we delve into this critical leadership skill, explaining the concept and providing crucial tips and situations you should avoid. We unpack the importance of maintaining professionalism even in a world where work chats often become casual.

We provide a fresh perspective on creating a stakeholder map to identify who matters most and the effort necessary for each relationship. Whether you're an executive looking to improve your leadership skills or someone curious to learn new management strategies, this episode has something for you. Ready to revolutionize your work relationships? Tune in now!

In this episode you'll learn the following:
1. The significance of distinguishing between work-related relationships and casual friendships.
2. The importance of thoughtful communication that adds value, rather than irrelevant or excessive information.
3. Why you should avoid over-involving bosses by inviting them to every meeting and including them in every discussion.

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