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There are many paths to success in a career, but one of the most rewarding is helping someone else reach their full potential. I remember a specific instance where I…
Something’s off. You’ve got a team member who used to hit every target, inspire others, and just generally crush it. Now, their performance has dipped. Maybe they’re missing deadlines, their…
My approach to performance reviews is all about making them a genuine conversation that leaves people feeling seen, understood, and ready to tackle their next steps. Forget the sterile, checklist-driven…
How often do you feel like you’re just putting out fires? Like your day is a blur of urgent tasks, quick fixes, and back-to-back meetings, leaving no room for anything…
When you’re trying to make good decisions, whether it’s about your product, your customers, or your team, you’ve got two big piles of information staring back at you: numbers and…
It’s a common situation: you’re leading a team, and one of your direct reports really knows their stuff, perhaps even more than you do in a specific area. This can…
It’s never easy when someone leaves a team, especially not when it’s a difficult departure. We’ve all been there, or at least heard stories. Maybe it was a firing, maybe…
Here’s an article about using data to convince an executive, keeping your principles in mind: You know those moments at work? The ones where you’ve got a solid idea, a…
Recruiting top-tier talent right now feels a bit like trying to catch a greased pig at a county fair – everyone’s after the same thing, and it’s fast and slippery.…
Forecasting what you’ll need down the road – whether it’s people, money, or supplies – might sound complicated. But at its core, it’s about looking at what’s happened before and…
Making sure a new person on your team feels ready and confident is a big deal. It’s not just about showing them the ropes; it’s about setting them up for…
Creating a space where everyone feels safe to share their thoughts and give honest feedback is crucial for any team’s success. When people are afraid of being judged, criticized, or…
We all know that feeling. Your colleague, Sarah, let’s call her, has been hinting for weeks. She’s been taking on extra tasks, staying late, and subtly, not so subtly, making…
When something big breaks, it’s easy to just fix it and move on. But that doesn’t really help us avoid it happening again. My approach to figuring out what went…
You’ve got a problem. Two different sets of data, both supposed to describe the same thing, are saying completely opposite things. One tells you sales are booming, the other says…
It’s a tough spot to be in. You’ve got two talented people on your team, both doing important work, but they just don’t get along. Their interactions are tense, and…
Let’s talk about a challenging but ultimately rewarding situation I encountered early in my management career: putting an employee on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). It wasn’t a decision I…
Sometimes, you see something going on that’s really hurting your team. And the person causing it? They’re pretty high up – an executive. This is a tough spot to be…
You know those moments when everyone’s looking at the same thing, but you see something a little different? That’s often where the magic happens, especially when it comes to data.…
Teaching your team to think more analytically and use data isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential for success these days. When your direct reports can dig into information, spot…
