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What to Cover in Your First One–on-Ones as a New Manager
As a new manager, your first 1-on-1 meeting sets the tone for your relationship with your new direct reports. Here are 5 tips for those initial meetings.
Read MoreThe 15 Best Books to Read for Starting a Business
Hoping to start your own company? These 15 books can help you learn from the successes and failures of other entrepreneurs and startups.
Read More1,000 True Haters
Kevin Kelly says you can build a career by finding “1,000 true fans,” but 1,000 true haters may be more indicative of creative success.
Read MoreWe Lost a Massive Client. And It Was My Fault.
Did you recently lose a star employee or big client? In situations like that, it’s easy to assign blame, but strong leaders take extreme ownership.
Read MoreRevolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’
I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. Edward de Bono’s “Six Thinking Hats” is one of the most practical business books I’ve ever read.
Read MoreUse the Shadow-Steer-Solo Model to Train Employees Effectively
You can use this simple but effective model to strike an appropriate balance between training your employees new things while not micromanaging them.
Read MoreMy Favorite Books from 2024
I read 70+ books this year. Here are my fiction and nonfiction favorites, along with some hidden gems.
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Give Feedback and Your Employee Still Doesn’t Change
If you give an employee constructive feedback and they still don’t improve, try this simple 3-step process to ramp up your feedback.
Read MoreThe Best Leadership Book You’ve Never Heard of
Twelve years ago, I stumbled across a little-known management book that rocked my world. I’ve still never heard any leaders or readers talk about it.
Read MoreLife Doesn’t Happen to You, It Happens From You
Any event can result in “good” or “bad” in someone’s life. We’re not in charge of the events; we’re only in charge of how we respond. How will you respond?
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