31: How to Manage Up, Win at Work, & Succeed With Any Type of Boss

This interview podcast features Nathan R. Mitchell interviewing Mary Abbajay, president and co-founder of CareerStone Group, about her new book, "Managing Up." The podcast begins with introductions and a call to subscribe, followed by Mitchell's discussion of servant leadership. The main segment focuses on Abbajay's insights into managing up, including a three-step process for self-assessment and adapting to different boss personalities (e.g., introverts vs. extroverts, narcissists, micromanagers). Abbajay offers practical advice, such as bringing solutions instead of problems and proactively communicating with your boss, ultimately empowering listeners to improve their workplace relationships and career trajectory. The podcast concludes with contact information for Abbajay and a call to action to leave a review.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Guest Background and Core Concepts

Part 3: Practical Strategies for Managing Up

Part 4: Conclusion and Promotion

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Leading With Purpose

Part 1: Introduction

Podcast Introduction and Host Introduction

Introduction to Servant Leadership and Followership

Introduction of Guest: Mary Abbajay

Part 2: Guest Background and Core Concepts

Mary Abbajay's Background and Career Transition

Mary Abbajay's Purpose and "Managing Up" Book

The Most Valuable Soft Skill: Adaptability

Managing Up as a Lost Art and Generational Differences

Part 3: Practical Strategies for Managing Up

Addressing Workplace Complaints and Taking Control

Leader Openness to "Managing Up" and Commercial Break

Sponsor Mention and Return to Interview

The Three-Step Process for Understanding the Workplace Landscape

Increasing Self-Awareness in the Workplace

Challenges in Self-Assessment and Blind Spots

Managing Up with Introverted ("Innies") and Extroverted ("Outies") Bosses

Managing Up to Narcissistic Bosses

When to Quit a Job and Managing the Transition

Managing Micromanaging Bosses

Generic Tips for Effective "Managing Up"

Part 4: Conclusion and Promotion

Conclusion and Call to Action

Outro and Podcast Promotion

31: How to Manage Up, Win at Work, & Succeed With Any Type of Boss

Leading With Purpose

Part 1: Introduction

00:00Podcast Introduction and Host Introduction

Podcast Introduction and Host Introduction

01:43Introduction to Servant Leadership and Followership

Introduction to Servant Leadership and Followership

03:08Introduction of Guest: Mary Abbajay

Introduction of Guest: Mary Abbajay

Part 2: Guest Background and Core Concepts

03:48Mary Abbajay's Background and Career Transition

Mary Abbajay's Background and Career Transition

05:19Mary Abbajay's Purpose and "Managing Up" Book

Mary Abbajay's Purpose and "Managing Up" Book

06:44The Most Valuable Soft Skill: Adaptability

The Most Valuable Soft Skill: Adaptability

07:54Managing Up as a Lost Art and Generational Differences

Managing Up as a Lost Art and Generational Differences

Part 3: Practical Strategies for Managing Up

09:55Addressing Workplace Complaints and Taking Control

Addressing Workplace Complaints and Taking Control

11:41Leader Openness to "Managing Up" and Commercial Break

Leader Openness to "Managing Up" and Commercial Break

13:55Sponsor Mention and Return to Interview

Sponsor Mention and Return to Interview

14:23The Three-Step Process for Understanding the Workplace Landscape

The Three-Step Process for Understanding the Workplace Landscape

16:43Increasing Self-Awareness in the Workplace

Increasing Self-Awareness in the Workplace

18:14Challenges in Self-Assessment and Blind Spots

Challenges in Self-Assessment and Blind Spots

20:21Managing Up with Introverted ("Innies") and Extroverted ("Outies") Bosses

Managing Up with Introverted ("Innies") and Extroverted ("Outies") Bosses

25:00Managing Up to Narcissistic Bosses

Managing Up to Narcissistic Bosses

29:23When to Quit a Job and Managing the Transition

When to Quit a Job and Managing the Transition

34:41Managing Micromanaging Bosses

Managing Micromanaging Bosses

38:46Generic Tips for Effective "Managing Up"

Generic Tips for Effective "Managing Up"

Part 4: Conclusion and Promotion

41:32Conclusion and Call to Action

Conclusion and Call to Action

42:36Outro and Podcast Promotion

Outro and Podcast Promotion