Navigating Power, Visibility, and Influence at Work with Executive Coach Melody Wilding
About this episode
Mo Bunnell interviews Melody Wilding about managing influence and relationships in complex organizations.
In this episode, I sit down with Melody Wilding to talk about a skill that has become increasingly important in today's matrixed organizations: managing up. But not in the traditional sense of simply keeping your boss informed. We explore what it really means to build influence with decision-makers, stakeholders, and leaders whose priorities, communication styles, and levels of involvement may be very different from your day-to-day contacts. Whether you're navigating internal relationships or working with complex clients, Melody shares practical frameworks for creating alignment, building trust, and increasing your impact without feeling political or inauthentic. We also discuss how to identify the people who truly influence outcomes, make the most of limited access to senior leaders, and communicate your value in ways that resonate with decision-makers. Topics We Cover in This Episode: Why "managing up" means much more than managing your relationship with a direct supervisor How to identify the stakeholders who have the greatest influence over key decisions A simple power-mapping framework for navigating complex organizations Better questions to ask when trying to understand…
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