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Managing up is one of the most important (and overlooked) leadership skills, especially as you grow into higher-level roles. In this episode, we’re diving into how to manage up with clarity and confidence, without falling into people-pleasing or losing your autonomy.

Whether you’re navigating unclear expectations, juggling priorities from multiple directions, or simply trying to lead without getting micromanaged, this episode will help you communicate more effectively and protect your energy while still building trust up the chain.

What You’ll Learn:

• What managing up actually means (and what it doesn’t)
• How clear, proactive communication builds trust and prevents micromanagement
• Practical tools and phrases to lead up without losing yourself

Key Takeaways:

• Managing up is not about staying small or agreeable, it’s leadership in action
• Clarity protects your autonomy and builds credibility
• Communicating early and often makes you easier to trust (and lead)

Call to Action:
Identify one relationship where you need to manage up with more clarity. Send a brief update using this 4-step framework: “Here’s what I’m seeing, here’s what I’m doing, here’s where I need alignment, and here’s what I recommend.” Then reflect on how it changed the dynamic.

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Originally aired as episode 170 on July 2, 2024

I want to share something personal and relatable, my recent struggle with staying motivated in my business. It's been a challenging period, and I believe it's important to share this journey with you because we all go through different seasons in life.

Remember, it’s okay to face challenges and lose motivation at times. What’s important is how we navigate through these periods and find ways to reignite our passion.

A special shout-out to my family, friends, and our supportive community who have been there for me through thick and thin. Your encouragement and love mean the world to me.

Check out some previous episodes that are related to this topic:

• For some tips on finding motivation during slow times you can listen to episode 116. “Business is slow, what should I be doing?” Click Here
• To better understand the illusion of effortlessness and how to be effective without burning out listen to episode 121. “The Illusion of Effortlessness” Click Here
• And for a strategy that is extremely powerful when your motivation and attention is being pulled every-which-way listen to episode 138. “Why Attention Management Might Be Your Best Productivity Solution” Click Here

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Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/

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There are leadership lessons you only learn by living them, often through burnout, over-explaining, and saying sorry when you shouldn’t have. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that have reshaped how I lead and what I’m no longer apologizing for as I grow into unapologetic, grounded leadership.

From having standards and setting boundaries to resting without guilt and making decisions not everyone loves, this conversation is an honest look at what it takes to lead with clarity, self-respect, and sustainability. If you’ve ever felt pressure to shrink, soften, or over-apologize just to keep the peace, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why having standards and boundaries is a leadership responsibility, not a flaw
• How over-apologizing can undermine clarity, trust, and confidence
• What it means to lead with self-respect while still leading with care

Key Takeaways:

• Clarity, boundaries, and rest make leadership sustainable
• You don’t need to be everything to everyone to be an effective leader
• Leadership without unnecessary guilt creates healthier teams and cultures

Call to Action:
Pay attention to where you’re apologizing out of habit rather than necessity. Choose one area this week where you stop shrinking and lead with clarity instead. If this episode resonated with you, consider leaving a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so more leaders can find and grow from these conversations.

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You can find me here:

Instagram: @gingerbiz

Website: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusiness

X: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKM

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/