Most managers give feedback and delegate by saying some version of “This is what you should do” - and perhaps add “It’s what I would do in your shoes and I’m basing this on years of experience.”
The problem? This doesn’t motivate or reach most people. Especially these days.
It might have worked on you early in your career, but early-career you is not who you are managing today.
Fortunately, Ellie Hearne knows just which questions to ask.
Read MoreManaging up is all about getting the most from your working relationship with your boss. For some people, that can mean truly “managing their manager” because the boss is not delivering on basic things. For others, it might be more aspirational.
Ellie talks about what both types mean and how to succeed in your aspirations to “manage up.”
Read MoreIf your approach to mentorship is solely about making introductions, you're doing it wrong.
Much like leadership coaching and Bitcoin, mentorship is much-talked about but not widely understood. Mentorship is about a lot more than making a few introductions and telling some stories. We compiled a few pointers to get you on the right track.
Read MoreEvery day and in every interaction, people make assumptions about us.
Here are four small changes you can make to be taken more seriously, whoever you are and whatever your role.
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