Managing Up

PRAISE FOR MANAGING UP If you've ever left a job because of an unbearable boss, you're not alone. But quitting isn't your only recourse. If you follow the wise counsel of Mary Abbajay, you can learn how to 'manage your manager.' Managing Up is full of savvy advice for improving your relationship with your boss and getting the most out of your job. -Daniel H. Pink, author of DRIVE and WHEN What makes Abbajay's book stand out is its direct no-nonsense approach to managing up. It's a virtual how-to book for working with any boss packed with specific ways to deal with different higher ups. A triumph of a book. -Alex Orfinger, Executive Vice President, American City Business Journals Managing Up is NOT a soft, passive approach to managing your career. It is a strong, proactive guide to understanding your boss and taking control of your own career path. -Michael Klein, Past Executive Vice President, MTV and Condé Nast Entertainment Abbajay offers fantastic tips and insight for all career stages - every last word is a gem of career advice that will empower your approach to managing your career and your boss. A must read! -Diana Echevarria, Director, Newman's Own Foundation Fellowship Program Managing Up is a critical skill for career success and Mary Abbajay has written the definitive guide. Managing Up is full of practical advice and tips that will help you (and your boss!) succeed.-Steve Ressler, Founder, GovLoop.com Abbajay, president and founder of Careerstone Group, a consulting firm specializing in corporate training and leadership development, here focuses on the art of managing your boss. The author contends that learning to manage your boss is the single most important thing you can do to take charge of your workplace life and the most significant soft skill you can learn to manage your career. ... VERDICT An insightful guide for decoding your boss with practical and proven strategies to maintain the relationship effectively.-Jane Scott, Clark Lib., Univ. of Portland, OR Library Journal