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Good feedback should empower, not deflate. Yet most managers stumble through the feedback process. Here are 5 essential rules will transform your approach to feedback and elevate your team's performance.
Leadership, Management | August 16, 2024
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Leadership, Management | June 28, 2024
Ditch the annual performance review! This article explores a continuous performance management system that favors ongoing coaching and feedback. It provides a step-by-step guide to implementing this system, including setting clear goals, leveraging 1-on-1 meetings, conducting quarterly check-ins, and fostering personal growth.
Leadership, Management | May 10, 2024
Is your team losing its "A-players"? This article explores seven hidden reasons why top performers leave, from bad managers and lack of purpose to low compensation and poor work-life balance. Discover practical strategies for retaining your best employees and creating a thriving workplace.
Leadership, Management | May 3, 2024
Tired of workplace conflict hindering your team's performance? This article provides a 9-step playbook to transform tension into trust, featuring actionable strategies like embracing "no ego," active listening, and fostering empathy to resolve conflict like a pro.
Leadership, Management | March 29, 2024
Unlock the secrets to high-performing management! This article reveals 12 simple habits, from providing business context and setting high standards to leading with data and empathy, that can transform your management style and create a thriving team.
Leadership, Management, Ops | March 1, 2024
Tired of unproductive meetings? This article provides a comprehensive guide to transforming your one-on-one meetings from dreaded obligations into powerful tools for boosting team performance and unlocking individual potential. [1, 2] Learn practical rules and pro tips for both managers and team members to maximize these essential check-ins.
Leadership, Management | February 23, 2024
Want to lead with resilience? This article provides seven proven strategies to help leaders overcome challenges and build resilience. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, practice antifragility, develop a growth mindset, and more.
Leadership, Management | February 2, 2024
Want to build an A-Team? This article shares insightful interview questions to help you identify and hire "A-Players" by testing for values and essential character traits like resilience, independent thinking, and adaptability. Stop hiring based on resumes and start building a team that doesn't need you!
Leadership, Management, Ops | January 26, 2024
Drowning in unproductive meetings? This article reveals the only three meetings you need: all-hands, top goals, and one-on-ones. Learn how to structure these meetings for maximum impact, boost team alignment, and drive actionable results.
Founders, Leadership, Management | January 19, 2024
Master the art of delegation! This article offers five rules to effectively delegate tasks, empowering your team and freeing you to focus on higher-level priorities. Discover how to choose the right projects and people, provide clear guidance, and conduct effective check-ins without micromanaging
Culture, Founders, Leadership, Management, Ops | December 29, 2023
It’s f’n hard to start something new. And this year was a stark reminder of just that! Nine months ago, I started posting content for startup founders on LinkedIn and Instagram, mainly to get a...
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