How To Manage Up Like A Boss (Even If You're a New Manager)

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How To Manage Up Like A Boss (Even If You're a New Manager)

Hosted by Dave Kline and Marsden Kline

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Dave Kline and Marsden Kline

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Why this topic matters

Here's the secret your boss can't tell you: They want you to manage them. But doing so effectively is tricky. Get it right, and your team gets support, resources, and access. Get it wrong, you either get micromanaged or shut out. Our playbook will tilt the odds in your team's favor and help you stand out for all the right reasons.

You'll learn from

Dave Kline

Founder of MGMT Accelerator, former Bridgewater, Moody's, PwC

For 20+ years, Dave led high-performing divisions at Bridgewater & Moody's and has trained thousands of leaders on the playbook for leading high-performance teams.

Marsden Kline

Founder of MGMT Accelerator, former Google, Goldman Sachs, Compass

Mar's superpower is her ability to build meaningful relationships. She's worked with top executives at Goldman Sachs, managed nine-figure sales accounts at Google, and built a roster of clients at Compass. She's done the same with the 800+ leaders in the MGMT Accelerator community.

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