Command 2 Corporate
Welcome to Command 2 Corporate!
We’re your hosts, Larry Perry and Tawofik “T” Ghazal—two Army veterans who took different paths in service but found common ground in corporate America. One of us, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of leadership experience in the military, and the other, a former Staff Sergeant who served a decade before transitioning into the business world.
Together, we break down our thoughts on leadership—from the motor pool to the boardroom, and everywhere in between.
This is for leaders in transition and leaders in the making. It’s for up-and-coming professionals trying to find their place; the team players, the quiet influencers, the culture builders, and the ones doing the hard work without a spotlight. No fluff, no gimmicks—just real talk from those who’ve led through challenges, adapted under pressure, and thrived in the face of change.
Leadership isn’t just taught, it’s lived. Let’s get to work.
Command 2 Corporate
🎙️Ep 10: Managing Up | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Giving your boss feedback can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we break down how to manage up—not by kissing up, but by communicating with honesty, courage, and strategy.
As veterans turned corporate leaders, we’ve seen firsthand how feedback up the chain can either transform a culture or become a career landmine. We talk about what works, what to avoid, and how emotional intelligence and trust play critical roles in managing up.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
🔹 What is “managing up” really about?
🔹 Why feedback to leaders often fails
🔹 How to give upward feedback that lands
🔹 Building a culture where managing up is welcome
🗣️ Subscribe, like, and share if you’ve ever struggled with speaking truth to power at work.
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