Managing up

One of my early mentors used the word "approbation" frequently. I don't hear it much these days, but he spoke often of having "approbation" for colleagues.

When Your Boss Gives You a Totally Unrealistic Goal

How to maintain your high standards while respectfully pushing back.

Ask an Expert: What Should I Do If My Boss Is Gaslighting Me?

The longer you stay, the longer it takes to recover.

Figure Out Your Manager's Communication Style

For instance, is she a listener or a reader?

Don't Ask for a Raise - Negotiate It

First, communicate your value and then discuss what your employer can offer you in exchange.

What You Need to Build a Good Relationship with Your New Boss

Pro tip: Take small actions every day.

When Your Boss Gives You Conflicting Messages

What to do when you’re told to “take risks” but “don’t fail.”

What to Do When You Get a New Boss Every Few Months

It’s on you to adapt.

What You Can Do If You Have a Gossiping Boss

Take action.

How to Work for a Boss Who Has a New Idea Every 5 Minutes

Tactfully rein in an excitable manager.

Does Work Feel Exhausting? Here's How to Protect Your Energy.

Our authors have tips around how to cope.

Donna Dubinsky and Apple Computer, Inc. (B)

May be used with Donna Dubinsky and Apple Computer, Inc. (A), (C), (D), & (E) and Debi Coleman and Apple Computer, Inc.

Managing Your Boss (Harvard Business Review Classics)

Managing your boss: Isn't that merely manipulation? Corporate cozying up? Not according to John Gabarro and John Kotter. In this handy guidebook, the.

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People (Paperback + Ebook)

Managing people is fraught with challenges: What really motivates people? How do you deal with problem employees? How can you build a team that is greater.

Tools to Change Your Organization: The Change Leadership Collection (2 Ebooks)

This digital collection, curated by Harvard Business Review, includes John P. Kotter's "Leading Change, With a New Preface by the Author," named one of.