The Handbook

How do I manage someone I inherited who I wouldn't have hired?

The question isn't "would I hire this person." It's "can this person do the role." Those are different questions, and only one of them is your job.

How Do I Manage a High Performer Who Treats Everyone Around Them Like an Afterthought?

How do I manage a direct report who seems to actively dislike me?

Your direct report seems to actively dislike you. Here’s what to do when the tension is real, the work still matters, and you can’t just ignore it.

How do I manage someone who used to be my peer?

You got promoted above your peers. Now one of them is treating you like nothing changed. Here's how to reset the relationship without losing it entirely.

How do I manage someone who's going through something difficult in their personal life?

Take all the time you need' sounds generous and means nothing.

How do I handle it when my manager contradicts me in front of my team?

How do I handle a high performer who thinks they’re ready for a promotion but isn’t?

How do I manage someone who takes credit for other people’s work?

How do I deal with an employee who cries every time I give feedback?

How do I manage someone who's clearly interviewing somewhere else?

How do I tell someone their communication style is the problem?

Communication style is a skill, not a personality. And you give feedback on skills all the time.