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Navigate power dynamics, build effective relationships with higher-ups, and earn more authority, freedom and confidence at work. Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers or internal politics, pushing through each day with an undercurrent of anxiety? Maybe you’re micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work or overlooked for career opportunities. But what if you could subtly teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect – without ever changing your job title?Human behavior professor and award-winning executive career coach Melody Wilding has helped thousands of clients advocate for their needs at work while navigating the minefield of office politics. In this clear, tactical guide, she shares time-tested strategies, detailed scripts, and transformative insights to help you operate from a position of power, even if you lack formal authority.No matter your level, reclaim control of your career by building the emotional intelligence, relational capital and negotiation savvy to succeed in a world of competing stakeholders.

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Weight 0.35 kg
Dimensions 2 × 15.3 × 23.4 cm
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Paperback
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Pages

320
Publisher

Year Published

2025-3-6
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Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom
ISBN 10

191170995X
About The Author

Melody Wilding is a professor of human behavior at Hunter College and was recently named one of Insider's "most innovative career coaches." Her background as a therapist and emotions researcher informs her unique approach, weaving evidence-based neuroscience and psychology with professional development. She is the author of Trust Yourself.
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Outstanding. Wilding's scripts and strategies show us a better way to get ahead at work.
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In this sophisticated yet accessible guide, Wilding transforms what most of us learn through painful trial and error into a clear, research-backed blueprint for taking control of our professional future. She masterfully explains how to thoughtfully navigate those difficult conversations that often define our career trajectory, and turn what can be an anxiety-ridden, transactional relationship with our boss into a true partnership.

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