Managing up is how teams and leaders grow together
Managing up isn’t about kissing up—it’s about creating clarity so leaders can lead and teams can do their best work.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, the skill of managing up changes how you work, how you’re perceived, and how fast your team can move.
Learn why no one teaches it, how to avoid common pitfalls, and a simple framework that makes managing up second nature.
My unicorn definitely does not have four legs: a cautionary tale of an entrepreneur doing her own illustration work
When I designed my own logo in PowerPoint (yes, PowerPoint), I was proud of my DIY unicorn—until a designer gently pointed out it only had three legs. Oops. What started as a branding blip turned into a lesson in creativity, imperfection, and the value of asking for help. This one’s for every entrepreneur who’s ever patched something together with stock icons, good intentions, and zero formal design skills.