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Run skip-level meetings that surface real information
Skip-level meetings—where you meet with your direct reports’ direct reports—can provide valuable perspective on what’s really happening in your organization. Or they can be awkward encounters where everyone stays carefully on script. Getting genuine value from skip-levels requires creating conditions where people feel safe being honest. Explain the purpose clearly People wonder why you want... View Article
Maintain credibility after making a bad call
You made a decision that turned out wrong. Maybe you championed a direction that failed, made a hire that didn’t work out, or pushed back against something you should have supported. Now you’re dealing with the aftermath and wondering how much damage your credibility has sustained. Recovering from bad calls requires acknowledgment, learning, and demonstrated... View Article
Onboard remote employees so they succeed
Your new hire is starting, but they’re working remotely. The casual learning that happens in offices—overhearing conversations, watching how things work, absorbing culture through presence—won’t happen. Everything must be intentional. Remote onboarding requires deliberate structure to replace what in-person environments provide naturally. Front-load human connection Remote work can feel isolating from day one. Schedule video... View Article
Balance workloads across your team fairly
Some team members are overwhelmed while others coast. The reliable people get more work because they’ll actually do it. The less capable or less willing get less because it’s easier than fighting about it. This pattern burns out your best people and enables underperformance in others. Audit the actual distribution Before assuming you know who’s... View Article
Handle the employee who threatens to quit whenever challenged
Every time you push back, set expectations, or hold them accountable, they hint at leaving. “Maybe this isn’t the right fit” or “I’ve been talking to recruiters” becomes their response to any pressure. This pattern is a form of manipulation—whether intentional or not—and it undermines your ability to manage. Recognize the pattern for what it... View Article
Tools 
The EmployeeProblem Solver
This convenient resource helps you figure out the best way to handle more than 160 common situations so they don't turn into long-term managerial headaches.
Manager's TrainingLibrary
Keep on top of vital issues and improve your interactions with subordinates with a wide range of printable training guides.
MultimediaTraining
Learn the easy way with a trove of video and audio recordings exclusive to the issues you face.
