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Managing Up
Six Bosses. One Method. Zero Guesswork.
- Author
- Mohit Mitra
- ISBN
- B0HML55CSJ
- Published
- November 20, 2026
- Available at
- Amazon
About this book
Stop guessing what your boss wants. Start managing up with a method that works.
Most career advice comes down to this: work hard, communicate well, and hope your boss notices.
That is not a strategy. It is guesswork.
Managing Up gives you a practical framework for understanding the person you report to, adapting the way you work, and building a stronger working relationship without losing yourself in the process.
Nearly every boss you will work for fits one of six recognizable types: the Visionary, the Operator, the Micromanager, the Avoider, the Perfectionist, or the Connector.
Each communicates differently. Each expects something different. And each becomes easier to work with once you understand what drives them.
At the heart of the book is the Triple M Method: Measure your boss, Map the fit between their style and your own, and Move forward with a practical Boss Action Plan.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience at Bank of America, Novartis, and Chemours, and now as a Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company, Mohit Misra shows you how to read your boss, identify what they need from you, and adjust the way you communicate and deliver.
Inside, you will learn how to:
- identify which boss type you are dealing with
- understand what motivates them and what frustrates them
- communicate in a way they are more likely to hear
- manage expectations before problems arise
- adapt your approach without compromising who you are
- build trust, visibility, and stronger professional relationships
- handle difficult management styles with greater confidence
Managing up is not about flattery, office politics, or changing who you are to please the person above you. It is about understanding how your boss works and learning how to work with them more effectively.
This is not theory for someday. It is a practical playbook filled with frameworks, real-world examples, and strategies you can start using on Monday morning.
Whether you are managing a difficult boss, stepping into a new role, strengthening your leadership presence, or simply tired of wondering what your manager really wants, Managing Up gives you a clearer way forward.
You own half of the relationship. Learn how to manage that half well.
Get your copy of Managing Up today and start replacing guesswork with a strategy that works.
What readers are saying
“Mohit blends the deep people expertise of Stephen Covey, the sharp business rigour of Jim Collins and the hard-won experience of Sandy Ogg: a special, powerful mix. I’ve given his first book to a wide range of HR and business leaders, and I can’t wait to do the same with Managing Up.”
"In my years in HR, I've watched talented people stall because they couldn't read their boss. Mohit has written a book I wish I could have handed every one of them. Practical, humane, and immediately useful. It belongs in every person's desk and in leadership development program."
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Mohit and since our first meeting it was clear he had practical and materially important knowledge to transfer to others. He has refined that process here in this book, showcasing pathways and digestible tidbits that allow one to manage their own boss, something rarely taught. Reading this book early or even mid career will save you time, effort, and valuable energy as one navigates upward and beyond. Do yourself a big favor and read this….you will reap the rewards of doing so, no doubt. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
"Behind the simplicity is some serious thinking. Mohit draws on decades of advising senior leaders and on real pragmatic organization psychology. Then, he does the hard work on making it simple enough- whether it is feedback or coaching or having a real conversation with your boss. Thats rare, and it separates useful book from a merely interesting one. Managing Up is way too useful to pass up."
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