What makes a great manager isn’t the problems they solve, but the questions they ask. Start with these 16 questions here.
Author: Claire Lew
CEO of Canopy. My mission in life is to help people become happier at work. Say hi to me on Twitter at @clairejlew.
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The 9 leadership mistakes you don’t know you’re making as a new manager
Don’t accidentally become a bad boss by overlooking these often imperceptible leadership mistakes.
Want to be a better manager? Work as a restaurant hostess.
The 6 indispensable leadership lessons I learned working as a restaurant hostess.
7 things to consider when using a performance improvement plan (PIP)
Coaching an underperforming employee? Here are 7 things to consider if, when, and how to use a performance improvement plan.
Is a CEO worth working for? 4 questions to ask a prospective boss
If you’re looking to leave your company to work for another, you’ll want to consider this. Recently, someone asked me for advice about getting a new perspective boss and potentially leaving one company to go work for another. He was curious about what factors he should consider before making the decision. He’d already vetted the role,…
Newsletter Issue 32
Interview with Natalie Nagele, CEO + Co-Founder of Wildbit
The Anti-Mentor: How a bad boss influences our leadership style
Having a bad boss shapes our leadership style more than we realize – for better and for worse. Who’s the worst boss you ever had? Your answer to this question matters. It influences your leadership style in more ways than you think. For myself, I can answer that question, “Who’s the worst boss you ever…
The 3 most effective ways to build trust as a leader
Based on data from 597 people, the best ways to build trust as a leader aren’t what you think they are.
How transparent should you be as a leader?
Two things I’ve found helpful to consider when trying to decide what to be transparent about with my team – and what to keep to myself. How transparent should you be as a leader? This is a question many leaders struggle with — including myself. Do you share financials with the company? Or how about salary? How open should…
