In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, I sit down with leadership expert Daria Rudnik to tackle one of the biggest challenges in the workplace: managing up. If you’ve ever struggled to build a strong relationship with your boss—especially one who’s different from you—this conversation is packed with insights just for you!
Daria shares practical strategies for building trust, aligning with your manager’s goals, and creating influence without having to be the loudest in the room. Whether you’re navigating a challenging boss or simply looking to strengthen your current manager relationship, Daria’s tips on managing up will give you the confidence to take charge of this critical dynamic.
Tune in to learn:
Why managing up matters for your career growth
Daria shares practical strategies for building trust, aligning with your manager’s goals, and creating influence without having to be the loudest in the room. Whether you’re navigating a challenging boss or simply looking to strengthen your current manager relationship, Daria’s tips on managing up will give you the confidence to take charge of this critical dynamic.
Tune in to learn:
Why managing up matters for your career growth
- How to build trust with your boss—even if they’re tough to connect with
- Simple ways to clarify expectations and add value without overstepping
- Daria’s personal story on handling a difficult manager and how it shaped her approach to leadership
In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, Daria Rudnik shares practical strategies for mastering the art of managing up:
- Why managing up matters — how strong relationships with your boss accelerate trust, influence, and career growth.
- Build trust across differences — practical ways to connect with a tough or very different manager.
- Create influence without being loud — clarify expectations, align with goals, and add value without overstepping.
- Real-world leadership lessons — Daria’s personal story of navigating a difficult boss and how it shaped her approach.