The Art of Managing Up: Strategies to Align with Leadership

Summary: Angie Collins shares her journey navigating the challenges of a new role in the banking industry. Facing a manager focused on short-term sales, Angie discusses her approach to building long-term client relationships and aligning her methods with personal values and organizational missions. Dr. Jim highlights how Angie's strategy—presenting solutions, being mission-driven, tapping into empathy, and maintaining authenticity—was instrumental in her success and offers insight into managing career challenges and professional growth. Tune in to learn effective career navigation strategies from Angie's experience.Chapters: 0:00Navigating Career Challenges with Short-Sighted Managers3:31Transitioning from Property Management to Banking Challenges6:37Balancing Client Needs and Sales Goals in Banking11:08Navigating Challenges Through Core Values and Managerial Insight13:36Transforming Management Focus from Short-Term Sales to Long-Term Success15:27Staying True to Values Leads to Success in New Industries16:50Staying True to Values in the Workplace18:51Building Long-Term Client Relationships in Private Banking21:19Effective Strategies for Managing Your ManagerHost Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimkGuest Angie Collins: https://professionals.townebank.com/angie-collins-eacafba831d9Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka