Ways and Means for Managing Up: 50 Strategies for Helping You and Your Boss Succeed

by F. William Smullen

Today's typical workplace may be less formal and more inclusive than those of the past, but one thing hasn't The boss is the boss. A veteran of the U.S. Army, William Smullen spent 50 years leading--and being led by--some of the toughest people in the business. Over his career, he served at every level from platoon to division--and at the highest levels in the Pentagon, as well. In business terms, that's the equivalent of running a very small business to sitting in a corporate C-Suite. Smullen's final public-service assignment was chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. As chief of staff, one of his main responsibilities was to ensure Secretary Powell kept his positive image and was successful in everything he did. Now, he shares the lessons he learned working in some of the world’s most demanding organizations. In Ways and Means for Managing Up , he tells you everything you need to know to effectively "manage your manager" in ways that help both you and your boss succeed and rise within your company. In 50 short yet informative chapters, Smullen shares his hard-won insight, such

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 2014

Reviews

[Afdhal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an ok book. Some of it are really good advise. Some of it only applies if you’re working in public relations. Some of it doesn’t even have anything to do with managing upwards. Good for people who are first time managers.

[Fides · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a useful book for someone who is beginning a career working in a primary assisting capacity for a leader. However, because it covers the basics, for someone already performing the role for a while this is more useful as a reminder of core principles you already know collected in one place.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

READ MAY 2017

Overall this is a useful book. The frame-of-reference is for someone supporting a senior military leader, but many of the principles apply to non-military organizations.

[Mike Walters · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a quick read. It was pretty basic advice that any mid-level manager would already know. It's geared more to those just entering the workforce. I was hoping for more.