When Delegating, Be as Clear as Possible
As a manager, you can’t have your hand in every single project. That’s why you need to delegate. But too often, people pass on poorly defined tasks and responsibilities and
Don’t Let Microaggressions Slide
Microaggressions — insensitive statements, questions, or assumptions aimed at traditionally marginalized identity groups — are not only…
Yet Another Change? Support Your Team Through It
Re-orgs, leadership transitions, new technologies. Change is anxiety-inducing, and you can’t rely on your team members’ individual…
Overcome Your Team’s Resistance to Change
Many teams suffer from “active inertia” — the tendency to seek comfort in the old ways of doing things, even when the world around you is…
Responding to an Unreasonable Request
Sometimes you get asked to do something at work that just doesn’t seem reasonable. Maybe it would require extraordinary effort on your…
Performing Under Pressure
No one is immune from freezing during high-pressure moments at work. Maybe you lose your voice or your ability to think straight when…
To Build New Habits, Start with the Basics
Forming a new habit in the best of times can be difficult, let alone trying to make changes when you’re already spent. But just because…
Help Your Team Through Tough Times
As disturbing world events continue to unfold, it’s understandable that your team’s minds are elsewhere. As a manager, what can you do to…
To Keep Your Best Employees, Ask Them These Questions
If you’re serious about retaining the people on your team (as you should be), consider conducting “stay” interviews. These are…
When the News Is Distressing, It’s Important to Support Your Team
When you’re in a position of authority, your words have a special weight. But when the news is distressing, and your team is worried, …