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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.

We 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.

Revolutionize 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.

Use 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.

What 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.

The 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.

Book Review: “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect”

In “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect,” leadership expert John Maxwell explains how to form a genuine connection while leading or speaking.

I Think You’re Making This Mistake in Your 1-on-1s

I’ve trained over 100 managers in the past few years, and many of them have struggled with the same problem: ineffective 1-on-1s. Here’s how to fix them.

Is Your Company’s New Executive Making Things Sound Worse Than They Are?

Some leaders think it’s in their best interest to badmouth their new company’s existing processes. This “burning business bias” is surprisingly common.

Unlock the Power of Silence: Why Less Talking Equals More Clarity

Many inexperienced communicators rush to fill awkward silences in meetings, but that’s a mistake. Here’s why, along with how you can use silence as a tool.