Practical Guides for leaders at all levels

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How to lead in a hybrid environment (2): Practical steps and examples

Hybrid working contains multitudes, it’s not a singular experience. Here are practical steps you should take to create a highly effective hybrid working environment for your teams.

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How to stop making hiring so hard: getting out of your own way

Most startup leaders have no plan, rely on reactive hiring and, here’s the big one, look for copies of themselves. Read my tips for addressing the main issues leaders face when hiring and how to overhaul your hiring process to focus on impact.

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The most common startup hiring mistakes and how to fix them 

Hiring is mission-critical, yet most leaders treat it as an afterthought. Learn about the 15 most common startup hiring mistakes, and offer some tips for how to fix them. By the end, you’ll know how to hire in a way that supports growth and maximizes the impact of your teams.

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How to onboard the first manager(s) in your startup (with a free onboarding plan template!)

Use the exercises in this article to create an onboarding plan for the new manager in your startup. I’ve also put together a downloadable onboarding guide that you can use to guide your onboarding process with not just new managers, but all new employees.

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Becoming a successful change leader: introducing the theory of change 

Times of change are some of the hardest to lead in - not only do leaders need to be able to respond to change and deal with high degrees of ambiguity, but they also need to take charge of creating change. Learn the theory of change and successfully lead change in your organization.

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Pitfalls when you’re hiring your first manager in your startup

In my work, I’ve seen many early-stage startups make similar mistakes as they start to hire for scale. In this article you’ll learn how to identify warning signs and avoid the common traps startups often fall into when scaling. 

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When should you bring on the first manager in your startup?

One of the biggest inflection points leaders face in this time is going from directly running their teams and operations, to a point where, in order to scale, effective systems will need to be put in place. Here are five things you should consider when deciding to hire new leaders.

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How to overcome change resistance in your organization

Employees may question or outright be against organizational changes. Many startups and scale-ups handle a lot of change, often complicated by initially puzzling employee reactions. Here are concrete steps you can take to address this.

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Everything you should do in your first three months as a first-time manager of managers

A step-by-step guide to your first role as a manager of managers with lots of practical tips and templates! Includes topics like managing your time, your boss, and your new teams, how to get confidence in your teams, and how to feel successful in your new role.

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Leadership Reads: The ultimate list of books, articles and newsletters for people managers

Books, newsletters, and other resources that I have found useful in my career as a manager and executive and that are great for anyone starting out or advancing their career in management.

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A playbook for managing & leading in difficult times

Practical tips and checklists for managing and communicating in crisis for team leads, managers, and executives. With a free template for crisis communication and tips based on professional experience.

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