How do I delegate work that I could do better and faster myself?
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The Handbook
The Handbook answers real questions from real managers. We monitor what people are actually searching for and deliver practical, data-backed answers twice a week. No theory, just what you need to know.
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How do I give someone hard feedback without them shutting down?
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Should I promote my best individual contributor to manager?
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What makes 1-on-1s actually valuable vs. just going through motions?
Most 1-on-1s are status updates dressed up as conversations. You ask how things are going. They say "fine." You ask about their projects. They tell you what you already know from Slack. Thirty minutes later, nothing changed except you both feel like you checked a box.
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How do I split my time between my best and worst performers?
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Is it worth paying to retain someone who got a competing offer?
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When is training people worth it vs. just hiring better?
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The Hidden Cost of Niceness
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Why We Cling to Bad Jobs — and Bad Stocks
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The Anatomy of a Corporate “Job Creation” Announcement
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When One Leader Holds the Keys to Success and Survival
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