Case Study: How to Win When Your Boss Doesn't Like You

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Tue, Dec 30, 2025

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Manage up & Influence without Authority frameworks for non-native speakers
Mengxi Li
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What you'll learn

Identify Communication Styles:

Analyze their manager’s preferred communication method

Anticipate Needs

Predict potential roadblocks or questions a manager might have before they arise, moving from reactive to proactive.

Master the "Update Loop":

Implement a consistent system for sharing progress that eliminates the need for the manager to micromanage.

Why this topic matters

Your manager’s success is your success. When you help them achieve their goals, you create a smoother path for your own projects and career growth. Misalignment causes rework, missed deadlines, and anxiety. Managing up ensures expectations are crystal clear, which lowers stress for both parties. It shifts the dynamic from being a "task-taker" to a "strategic partner."

You'll learn from

Mengxi Li

Ex-Amazon Director/General Manager

Mengxi Li had 10 years of experience in supply chain management. He was the OG launch team of Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market Delivery, Sub Same Day Delivery and Rural Delivery. Mengxi wore multiple hats at last role in Amazon as the L8 GM/Director of Global Supply Chain Crsis Management and the head of a suite of centralized supply chain programs. Post Amazon, In addition to his main role as the co-founder of an AI entertainment company, Mengxi also founded Executive Lens to chase his passion to help non-native English speaking leaders to thrive in corporate world. On social media, Mengxi is best known as Mike Lao Li on Little Rednote.

10+ years Amazon Director/General Manage

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