Mar 30, 2021
Mary Abbajay is the President of Careerstone Group, LLC, a full-service organizational and leadership development consultancy that delivers leading-edge talent development solutions to business and government. Mary has over 20 years of leadership experience and is a frequent contributor to print, radio, and television publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, and the BBC.
In addition to this, Mary currently serves on the Greater
Washington Market President’s Board of BB&T Bank and is a past
Chairman of the Board for Leadership Greater Washington. She is
also the author of the best-selling book, Managing Up: How to
Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of
Boss.
In this episode…
Do you get along with your boss? If not, how much do these workplace relationships impact your career trajectory? And, what are some strategies to start improving your communication with your managers—especially if you’re working remotely?
While there’s no blueprint for workplace relationships, getting along with a boss may be more important for your career than you think. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Mary Abbajay is an expert in all things managing up. As she says, the people above us have a huge amount of influence over our workplace opportunities and success. Today, Mary’s here to outline everything you need to know to have a better relationship with your boss and start managing your way up in your organization.
On this episode of The Lawyer’s Edge, Elise Holtzman talks with Mary Abbajay, the President of Careerstone Group, LLC and author of the best-selling book, Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss. Mary discusses the concept of managing up and shares her tips for dealing with difficult bosses, avoiding toxic workplaces, and communicating effectively while working remotely. Stay tuned!