(Already got the role? Looking for tips for getting started as a first-time manager? Jump to Part 2 of this guide.) Ever thought about becoming a manager? Want to know what it takes and how to move up from your individual contributor role? Becoming a manager opens a whole new world of opportunity. With the […]
Are you working on your leadership skills? What is your biggest barrier to improving as a manager? Do you lack the confidence to talk to your team? Are you struggling to find time for your growth and development? Or maybe you’re just unsure of where to start and what to improve? For most leaders, it’s […]
A few years ago, having a flat organizational structure was all the rage. Well-known companies like Zappos, Medium, and Buffer were singing its praises and writing detailed posts explaining their reasoning. Tired of bad bosses, and corporate politics, the internet rejoiced. On paper it sounded so great. Why do we need managers? Who needs structure? […]
What have you done to become a more confident remote manager lately? If you couldn’t find time to develop your skills, don’t worry – you can start learning and improving today. And with working conditions changing so much during lockdown, remote management courses may just be the perfect place to start. That’s why we’ve put […]
Ever had a manager you knew you’d never forget? The kind that was– or is– so awesome, you count yourself lucky just to work with them? The type of manager that helps make coming to work a meaningful, satisfying, and productive experience? We’ve talked a lot about the styles of managing and the qualities of […]
What makes a great coach? Is it possible to lead well without employee coaching? What does having a good coach mean to your team? Gartner research shows that employees who report to good coaches are up to 40% more focused. It really is that simple: coaching is a must for great leaders. To be an […]
“Wait…You’re leaving, too?” I still remember how surprised my coworker and I were to discover that we were both leaving the company within days of each other. And without ever having talked about it. Years later, I’ve met many friends who have been on both sides of employee turnover waves. I’ve learned they’re always challenging […]
What did you learn this year? Resilience? Adaptability? How to do more with less? How to manage your psyche and build new habits? For all of us, 2020 is one for the history books. It feels like more eventful, life marking things happened this year than the last 5 combined. And through it all, we’ve […]
Being a new manager can be an exciting, and stressful, opportunity. It’s a great promotion, with new responsibilities, added prestige, and the pay bump to match. It’s also a major career change to a world very different than what you learn in any school or classroom. It’s important that you promote people looking to be […]
Do you know how to manage contractors? Have you had freelancers on your teams? In an ideal world maybe we’d all have only full time employees who all work closely with us long term. However, in reality, there are a variety of reasons why you may mix in contractors and freelancers to your team. When […]
