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Book Review: “The Coaching Habit”

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Michael Bungay Stanier’s book The Coaching Habit is one of the shortest, simplest, and most powerful books I’ve ever read. Here’s why.

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5 Warning Signs That You’re About to Be Fired (and What You Can Do About It)

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If your manager is sending these warning signs, you can hopefully use these tips to turn the ship around before it’s too late.

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Book Review: “What You Do Is Who You Are”

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Ben Horowitz’s What You Do Is Who You Are is arguably the most unique business book I’ve ever read, and I’ve read a lot of them.

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Working for a Bad Manager Exposed My Own Biggest Leadership Flaws

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Do you have a bad boss? Unfortunately, we all tend to emulate the behavior we see from our leaders. Here’s how I mirrored my boss’s flaws.

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How to Manage Former Peers

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If you recently transitioned into a management role, you know that managing former peers can be challenging. Here’s how to do it.

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16 Tips to Hire People Who Will Do More Than Fill an Empty Seat

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I’ve had the chance to interview hundreds of people. I’ve hired exceptional people, and I’ve hired some duds. These 16 tips have helped.

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Coaching: The Leadership Superpower

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Approaching problems from a coaching mindset means believing that the other person holds the solution instead of you.

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The Secret to Successful Leadership: Confident Humility

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Employees want to follow someone who exhibits confidence, and they want to emulate someone who exhibits humility. Confident humility is key.

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33 Tips for Leading Better Meetings

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The biggest lie of Corporate America is that meetings are a waste of time. Meetings don’t have to suck. These 33 tips can help.

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How to Earn Respect as a New Manager

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When I started as a manager, I quickly discovered I had no clue what I was doing. These five things helped me earn the team’s respect.

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