Quote of the week

“Done well, however, managing the boss becomes an essential platform for then leading the boss. Once the chief knows that a manager brings judgment and gets results, the way is clear for the manager to help lead the chief. But what that requires is a boss who wants it and a manager who can deliver it. Leading up requires an ability to work in two directions at once, of both stepping into the breach and listening to those below you before you step off a cliff yourself."

--Michael Useem, “Leading Your Boss,” The Economic Times, India, November 13, 2003