Self-Leadership E-Learning

Leading From Below:

The Art ofManaging Up

About this Program

Great leadership doesn’t just flow from the top down—it’s cultivated from every level of an organization. Leading from Below: The Art of Managing Up is a practical and empowering e-learning experience designed to help emerging and seasoned professionals alike take greater ownership of their work relationships, especially with their managers.

Whether you’re navigating a challenging relationship or want to deepen a strong one, this course gives you tools to shift from passively executing tasks to actively shaping your experience and growth. Managing up isn’t about people-pleasing or making your boss look good—it’s about building trust, communicating clearly, and leading from a place of integrity and self-awareness.

Through this two-part program, you’ll learn how to strengthen your working relationship with your manager, signal your leadership potential, and build a foundation for long-term career success.

Managing Up Diagnostic

Managing Up Diagnostic Quiz

Managing Up Diagnostic

Discover which managing up skills you should focus on to improve your working relationship with your manager.

Question 1 of 11

Understanding Your Manager's Priorities

Your Manager's Working Style

Clarifying Unclear Requests

When You Feel Stuck or Frustrated

Keeping Your Manager Updated

Recognizing Your Manager's Strengths

Starting New Projects

Owning Mistakes and Setbacks

Problem-Solving Approach

Level of Independence

One-on-One Meetings

Your Managing Up Development Plan

Focus on your top 2-3 priority areas for maximum impact on your working relationship.

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Leading From Below: The Art of Managing Up E-Learning

      $250      

Get access to our managing up diagnostic, 11 targeted e-learning modules, and participant workbook.

1:1 Alignment Coaching with M Valentine

      $350      

Book a 45-minute session to go deeper and accelerate growth.

Group Debrief or Peer Coaching Circles

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