Managing Up

Everyone has a boss. And anyone who has aspired to move up the corporate ladder knows that their relationship with those they report to is crucial. In Managing Up Rosanne Badowski offers a straightforward entertaining no-holds-barred account of what it takes to make your relationship with your boss work to your advantage no matter where you stand in the corporate hierarchy. . Told through rich colorful anecdotes about her years spent working with one of the smartest most demanding and dynamic business leaders of the twentieth century legendary GE CEO Jack Welch Badowski reveals the secrets to career success she has gleaned over the years. At heart it’s about working with the person above you to create a productive and effective partnership.. Everyone is a manager in one way or another Badowski points out. She discusses first-hand what it’s like to have to be a mind reader to anticipate the future to plan for the unexpected and to perform the impossible. With refreshing candor and a hint of attitude Badowski’s advice is unlike any other. She advises us that “Impatience is a virtue” to “Have no shame” and to “Beware the too-quiet office.” Having worked in one of the most challenging high-profile corporate environments anywhere no one knows more about prioritizing about making decisions on behalf of your boss about sifting through a daily barrage of data and information about multitasking at warp speed and exhibiting grace under fire. Ultimately Badowski says excelling at what you do is about a shared passion for the job. . Managing Up is an invaluable guide for managing your career and juggling responsibilities with finesse and confidence. It should become a management bible for anyone hoping to get ahead in their profession.