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Mentoring with Mitch – Episode 8: How and when to manage UP

Posted March 2, 2022

This episode’s question is actually a few questions rolled into one:

“How best for young leaders to work in a politically charged organisation where the values espoused do not align with the values in use? How can they influence the organisation to change without putting themselves and their career at high risk? How can they decide when it is time to leave and when it is OK to stay? How can they manage the conflicts between their own beliefs and values and the values they are asked to use while at work?

I have always used the “ethical angel” on my shoulder as a way to direct my actions, but this is hard to do until one has reached some level of financial security in life.. I do not know what younger leaders are best to do in these days of less ethical and less competent senior leaders.”

I approach the question by talking about how managing key stakeholders is vital for your leadership success.

One of these stakeholders is your boss. I’m not saying put all your time into upwards management, but continually developing your relationship with them is vital. 

What’s also essential is to be true to you, to be in integrity and alignment with your values. This involves gaining clarity around your values and learning certain skills or as Professors Goffee and Jones from London Business School say “Be more of yourself with skill”.

So, what can you do to better support your manager?

Enjoy the episode and please share it with your friends, colleagues and leaders you know would benefit from the lessons within.

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SUBMIT A QUESTION

Due to the many requests I get for support of all types, we created “Mentoring with Mitch” as a way for you to get your questions answered. Every fortnight, I’ll be fielding specific questions from leaders like yourself and posting the answers as videos. If it relates to management, any facet of leadership, teamwork, engagement, leading at home or in the community, we want to hear it from you.
 
Submit your questions via www.mentoringwithmitch.com

 

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Until next time…

Find the Passion
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Paul Mitchell Leadership Coach and Author | Leadership Development Sydney

Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell (@Paul_S_Mitchell) is a speaker, author, transformational leadership coach and founder of the human enterprise. Through leadership coaching, leadership development programmes, keynotes and facilitation, Paul works with organisations to build cultures where everybody leads.

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