Hot Takes With the Murphman Episode 48 Managing Up

In Episode 48 of Hot Takes with the Murphman, Murphman and Connor tackle “Managing Up”—how to build a productive relationship with your boss without kissing up or playing workplace politics. They break down why understanding your manager’s priorities, communicating before problems become crises, and bringing possible solutions instead of just complaints can make you a stronger employee and teammate. Through personal stories from the military, counseling, education, and the workplace, Murphman explains how trust and communication can turn the employee-boss relationship into a real partnership. The takeaway: Don’t just be the person who spots problems. Become the person who helps solve them.