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36. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Writing “Managing Up” & Pub Day Confessions [LIVE Q&A]

Apr 2, 2025 · 51 min · Episode 36 · 37.4 MB
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Celebrating one month since Managing Up hit shelves, Melody shares the rarely-discussed struggles behind the book’s release. She pulls back the curtain on the messy reality of creating something meaningful – from crushing setbacks to unexpected breakthroughs and the mindsets, habits, and strategies that helped her along the way. 

You'll discover:

  • The shocking job termination that became the foundation for Melody's managing up framework
  • Why hundreds of thousands of words ended up in the trash – and how she found the courage to start over
  • The one-star reviews of her first book that completely transformed her approach to writing this one
  • How she balances running a business full-time with book writing 

Connect with Melody:

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  2. Get on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™
  3. Get on the Waitlist for Lead from Within
  4. Get Melody's new book, Managing Up