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How a Senior VP Got Frozen Out and What It Teaches About Managing Up
In the debut episode of The Difficult Boss Podcast, Lucas and Luna dissect the true story of a senior VP at a Fortune 500 company who was systematically excluded from decision-making by her new boss. Using this case as a launchpad, they explore what 'managing up' actually means, the cost of ignoring organizational politics, and practical tactics for surviving under a toxic manager. Lucas argues that most career advice on managing up is too nice; Luna pushes back with examples from tech and finance. They also touch on the role of HR, the difference between a difficult boss and a…
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