No One Taught Me the Importance of Managing Up—Here’s Why You May Need to Be Your Boss’ Boss

Growing up, my Indian immigrant parents instilled in me an incredibly strong work ethic. My father would always say, “Keep your head down, work hard, and you will be recognized.” Unfortunately, that advice has not always served me well in my career in corporate America. While I was working hard, I wasn’t managing up. I kept my head down working and working some more, busy trying to make an impact.