Riding out emotional waves
When I feel angry or anxious, I think less clearly and any decision I make is likely to be a poor one. Here's how I try to spot an oncoming emotional wave and avoid capsizing…
My 1-on-1 starter prompts
When I had my first 1-on-1s with a manager, I didn't know what to talk about. We'd talk about status updates and random life things but it didn't feel productive. Here are the topics I recommend to my direct reports so we get the most value out of our 1-on-1s…
Managers should ask for feedback
I've lost trust in my manager before. It sucks! At the root of this broken relationship was a certainty that if I told him about the problems I was having with him, I'd suffer for it. So I held it in, our relationship spiraled, and we both missed out…