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Manager of Managers: Leading Up, Down & Out

This course is part of The Manager-of-Managers Playbook Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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5 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Manager of Managers: Leading Out, Up, and Down is an intermediate-level course designed for people leaders who want to elevate their leadership visibility, influence, and strategic communication. In senior roles, leading isn't just about managing direct reports—it’s about shaping perceptions, aligning stakeholders, and communicating impact across the organization.

In this course, you'll learn how to project executive presence, tailor your leadership approach across hierarchical levels, and tell compelling stories that highlight your value and strategic contribution. You'll explore practical tools like the Influence Matrix and narrative frameworks to gain traction upward, downward, and laterally—especially when authority alone isn't enough. Through concise videos, real-world case studies, interactive hands-on activities, and Coach-supported reflection, you'll develop the presence, messaging, and influence skills needed to lead through others and earn appreciation for the impact you create.

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In this introductory lesson, the learners will explore what it means to “command the room” without dominating it. This lesson breaks down executive presence into actionable behaviors—poise, clarity, empathy, and gravitas—and gives learners the tools to project authority while remaining authentic. Learners will gain insight into how executive presence supports trust-building, leadership perception, and influence, especially when stakes are high.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Introduction and Welcome3 minutes
Why Do Some Leaders Instantly Command Attention?5 minutes
Verbal & Non-Verbal Presence: Case Study Walkthrough5 minutes
High-Stakes Composure: Leading When It’s Not Easy7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 9 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
The Executive Presence Playbook4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

HOL: Executive Presence Recording Exercise10 minutes

Leadership isn't linear—it flows in all directions. This lesson teaches learners how to lead upward (to senior execs), downward (to teams), and outward (to peers and partners). It explores how to shift tone, message framing, and strategy based on the audience’s needs, power dynamics, and expectations.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

Even great leadership needs a voice. This lesson helps learners communicate their leadership contributions by crafting strategic narratives, framing team impact, and linking their work to business outcomes. The focus is on visibility that uplifts—not self-promotion—and on telling stories that move audiences to understand, align, and invest.