New Managers

Making the transition from performer to manager can be tough. It takes a specific skillset. Whether you’re a first-time manager just figuring it out, or an old-hat brushing up on your skills, these articles, e-books, and infographics will help you bring the best out of your team.

Stressed Out Employees Are a Big Problem—Here's What You Can Do About It

42% of workers said workplace stress was bad enough to make them leave their jobs. Workplace stress is taking a big toll on your employee engagement and retention. Find out what you can do about it.

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4 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation

Employee turnover costs an average of $15,000 per worker and a lack of appreciation is the main driver of employee turnover. Showing appreciation encourages employees to stick around.

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How to Help New Managers Communicate Like a Boss

An employee may have been an awesome performer but that doesn’t mean they know how to inspire awesome in others. This e-book is your guide to transform new leaders from MVPs into top-tier coaches.

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The New Manager Cheat Sheet: What To Do When You're the New Kid on the Block

Believe it or not, this tiny guide contains 24 practical and actionable tips to help any new manager lead like a pro. It can also be a great refresher for experienced leaders, too.

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New Manager 101: It's All About Coaching

Discover how to leverage one-on-one coaching conversations to empower your team and propel them to better performance in this article from a Systems Engineering Manager for a Fortune 100 tech company.

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Navigating the 7 Cs of Good Leadership

Navigating the rough waters of management for the first time can feel like crossing an ocean without a compass. Master these 7 Cs of good leadership and see the difference it can make for your crew.

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The First 3 Things to Do After Being Promoted

“Leadership is about creating the environment that motivates people to reveal their magnificence every day.” How can you approach a new role with this attitude? Here are 3 things you can do on Day 1.

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3 Strategies For Managing Your Toughest Conversations

Avoid the trauma and the drama of tough conversations with these three “P’s” to make any conversation just a bit more comfortable. NY Times Bestselling Author Alan Fine shows you how.

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Listen Up: How to Be a Better Manager Through Active Listening

The #1 thing employees want from their managers is to feel heard. Most managers think they listen to their employees, but employees don’t feel heard. Read for 8 tips to make you a better listener.

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Fostering Meaningful Dialogue

Meaningful dialogue is essential for successful change. Dialogue creates and facilitates new work, new ideas, and the adherence and follow-up needed to execute on initiatives.

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7 Reasons Your Managers Are Terrible Coaches

1 in 2 U.S. employees leave their jobs to get a way from a bad manager. What exactly are managers doing (or not doing) that's so awful? Read this infographic to find out.

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Would Your Employees Unfriend You?

One of the most important relationships is between an employee and their manager; bad manager relationships account to 75% of voluntary turnover. Take this quiz to see how your relationships stack up.

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5 Common Leaderships Traps and How to Avoid Them

We all make mistakes. In this article, discover the 5 most common mistakes leaders make and how to avoid them. It’s applicable for new managers, experienced managers, and even executives.

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3 Hidden Lessons Managers Shouldn't Learn the Hard Way

Being a new manager is tough. Don't let your new managers cause problems in your organization. Make them part of the solution with these 3 simple lessons.

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Are You a Manager or a Coach?

Managerial skills are important, but they’re no longer enough. This article provides 3 critical distinctions between managers and coaches.

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Are Your Managers Coaches-in-Training or Coaching Pros?

80% of HR Managers agree coaching is a key leadership practice, but only 1/5 of them think their leaders do it well. Take this quiz to see how your managers stack up.

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Men, Women and Impostor Syndrome: Why Your Rockstar Feels Like a Fraud

Discover the secret to eradicating self-doubt and boosting your team’s confidence. View this infographic for a series of critical coaching tips that will ensure your good employees become even better.

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Watch Your Mouth: Making Conversations Count

Conversations are the core of performance and every conversation we have has an impact. Our only choice is what kind of impact we have. This article will help you make the best of any conversation.

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7 Essential Behaviors for Better Coaching Conversations

Good coaching drives great results. This article explains the 7 behaviors of all great coaches and how to develop them. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be on your way to drawing out better performance

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"Yes, and..." What Coaching and Improv Comedy Have in Common

Improv comedy, chaotic though it may seem, has one basic rule. Surprisingly, that rule can also have huge implications for leadership.

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New Managers

Stressed Out Employees Are a Big Problem—Here's What You Can Do About It

42% of workers said workplace stress was bad enough to make them leave their jobs. Workplace stress is taking a big toll on your employee engagement and retention. Find out what you can do about it.

4 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation

Employee turnover costs an average of $15,000 per worker and a lack of appreciation is the main driver of employee turnover. Showing appreciation encourages employees to stick around.

How to Help New Managers Communicate Like a Boss

An employee may have been an awesome performer but that doesn’t mean they know how to inspire awesome in others. This e-book is your guide to transform new leaders from MVPs into top-tier coaches.

The New Manager Cheat Sheet: What To Do When You're the New Kid on the Block

Believe it or not, this tiny guide contains 24 practical and actionable tips to help any new manager lead like a pro. It can also be a great refresher for experienced leaders, too.

New Manager 101: It's All About Coaching

Discover how to leverage one-on-one coaching conversations to empower your team and propel them to better performance in this article from a Systems Engineering Manager for a Fortune 100 tech company.

Navigating the 7 Cs of Good Leadership

Navigating the rough waters of management for the first time can feel like crossing an ocean without a compass. Master these 7 Cs of good leadership and see the difference it can make for your crew.

The First 3 Things to Do After Being Promoted

“Leadership is about creating the environment that motivates people to reveal their magnificence every day.” How can you approach a new role with this attitude? Here are 3 things you can do on Day 1.

3 Strategies For Managing Your Toughest Conversations

Avoid the trauma and the drama of tough conversations with these three “P’s” to make any conversation just a bit more comfortable. NY Times Bestselling Author Alan Fine shows you how.

Listen Up: How to Be a Better Manager Through Active Listening

The #1 thing employees want from their managers is to feel heard. Most managers think they listen to their employees, but employees don’t feel heard. Read for 8 tips to make you a better listener.

Fostering Meaningful Dialogue

Meaningful dialogue is essential for successful change. Dialogue creates and facilitates new work, new ideas, and the adherence and follow-up needed to execute on initiatives.

7 Reasons Your Managers Are Terrible Coaches

1 in 2 U.S. employees leave their jobs to get a way from a bad manager. What exactly are managers doing (or not doing) that's so awful? Read this infographic to find out.

Would Your Employees Unfriend You?

One of the most important relationships is between an employee and their manager; bad manager relationships account to 75% of voluntary turnover. Take this quiz to see how your relationships stack up.

5 Common Leaderships Traps and How to Avoid Them

We all make mistakes. In this article, discover the 5 most common mistakes leaders make and how to avoid them. It’s applicable for new managers, experienced managers, and even executives.

3 Hidden Lessons Managers Shouldn't Learn the Hard Way

Being a new manager is tough. Don't let your new managers cause problems in your organization. Make them part of the solution with these 3 simple lessons.

Are You a Manager or a Coach?

Managerial skills are important, but they’re no longer enough. This article provides 3 critical distinctions between managers and coaches.

Are Your Managers Coaches-in-Training or Coaching Pros?

80% of HR Managers agree coaching is a key leadership practice, but only 1/5 of them think their leaders do it well. Take this quiz to see how your managers stack up.

Men, Women and Impostor Syndrome: Why Your Rockstar Feels Like a Fraud

Discover the secret to eradicating self-doubt and boosting your team’s confidence. View this infographic for a series of critical coaching tips that will ensure your good employees become even better.

Watch Your Mouth: Making Conversations Count

Conversations are the core of performance and every conversation we have has an impact. Our only choice is what kind of impact we have. This article will help you make the best of any conversation.

7 Essential Behaviors for Better Coaching Conversations

Good coaching drives great results. This article explains the 7 behaviors of all great coaches and how to develop them. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll be on your way to drawing out better performance

"Yes, and..." What Coaching and Improv Comedy Have in Common

Improv comedy, chaotic though it may seem, has one basic rule. Surprisingly, that rule can also have huge implications for leadership.