Melody Wilding

New York

Performance Coach, Speaker and Writer at Freelance

Author MANAGING UP & TRUST YOURSELF. Award-winning executive coach. Human behavior prof @Hunter_College. Contributor @HarvardBiz @CNBC @Forbes @FastCompany.

Articles

Cómo delegar en alguien que no le reporta directamente

1 day ago | infobae.com | Melody Wilding

Cuanto más asciende en su carrera, más depende su éxito de obtener resultados a través de personas que no le reportan directamente, especialmente sus colegas. Es difícil pedir tiempo y atención a compañeros que tienen responsabilidades tan exigentes como las suyas y que no apreciarían que se les imponga trabajo ajeno. Delegar de manera transversal implica gestionar egos, políticas internas y dinámicas invisibles.
How to Delegate to Someone Who Doesn’t Report to You

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Melody Wilding

Delegating to your direct reports is simple. They report to you, so when you assign work, they know it’s part of their job. But with peers, it’s trickier. Take what happened to Preston, who had recently stepped into a VP role leading Customer Experience. His first major initiative involved rejiggering workflows across Sales, Support, and Product—all overseen by fellow VPs with aggressive quarterly targets of their own. “I used to just tell my team what to do,” he told me.
How to Delegate to Someone Who Doesn't Report to You

2 weeks ago | hbr.org | Melody Wilding

By Delegating to your direct reports is simple. They report to you, so when you assign work, they know it's part of their job. But with peers, it's trickier. Take what happened to Preston, who had recently stepped into a VP role leading Customer Experience. His first major initiative involved rejiggering workflows across Sales, Support, and Product-all overseen by fellow VPs with aggressive quarterly targets of their own. "I used to just tell my team what to do," he told me.
3 Types Of Overthinking (And How To Break Free From Each)

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Melody Wilding

NowPresident Trump has been upending the global economy in the name of bringing manufacturing back. President Joe Biden signed into law massive investments aimed at doing something similar. The American manufacturing sector is reviving after decades of decay. But there's something a bit weird …
3 Types Of Overthinking (And How To Break Free From Each)

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Melody Wilding

In today's high-stakes business environment, overthinking opportunities are endless. From dissecting market trends to scrutinizing client communications, or wrestling with employee feedback – leaders frequently find themselves trapped in mental loops. With unprecedented access to information and escalating demands, it's no wonder that 50-75% of adults admit to excessive thinking.
Setting boundaries the wrong way 'could get you fired'—do these 6 easy things instead to 'protect your energy'

1 month ago | cnbc.com | Melody Wilding

You may know intellectually that boundaries are important. But actually setting — and enforcing — them is another story. In reality, you might feel a nagging pull to be accessible and responsive to work around the clock. Maybe you want to avoid slowing your team down, or perhaps you equate being reachable with being committed and valuable. That pressure only grows if your employer expects you to be "on" no matter the day or time.
3 tipos de pensamiento excesivo y cómo superarlos

1 month ago | infobae.com | Melody Wilding

Existe una necesidad urgente de soluciones más eficaces para superar el pensamiento excesivo en el lugar de trabajo. Pero para abordar verdaderamente este problema, es importante reconocer y comprender primero que en realidad existen tres formas de pensamiento excesivo: la rumiación, la anticipación excesiva del futuro y el sobreanálisis. A continuación, le explicamos cómo detectar y manejar cada uno de los tres tipos de pensamiento excesivo. 1.
4 Ways To Overcome Victim Mindset At Work

1 month ago | forbes.com | Melody Wilding

You’ve probably seen the victim mindset at work, both in yourself and others. The team member who blames every missed deadline on "impossible expectations" rather than looking for solutions or figuring out how to prioritize. The manager who says their team underperforms because "HR sent me bad hires" instead of looking at their leadership style. The colleague who believes "the boss plays favorites," without considering how they might better demonstrate their value and advocate for themselves.
Get Clearer, More Actionable Feedback

1 month ago | hbr.org | Melody Wilding

By Have you ever been on the receiving end of vague feedback? Maybe your manager has said that " you need to be more strategic." Or perhaps they've mentioned that they want to see you "deepen your knowledge of the business" or that they wish your direct report was more of a "team player." On the one hand, you may appreciate hearing their take, but on the other hand, you might feel frustrated that their guidance isn't actionable or clear.
Exactly how to express disappointment or frustration with your boss

1 month ago | fastcompany.com | Melody Wilding |Julia Herbst

Bobby sat at his desk, rewriting the same email to his manager over and over. His boss had just announced a major reorganization without acknowledging how it would impact several critical projects Bobby led. Bobby knew he needed to address the issue, but he didn’t want to seem difficult or negative. But staying silent didn’t feel right either. Bobby found himself in a situation many professionals face—unsure about how to bring up frustrations and disappointments to those in charge.