Author, public speaker, and coach for managers and leaders across the tech industry.
Blog Posts
Tough love for managers who need to give feedback
I’m honored to coach a lot of really terrific managers and leaders in my work. But no matter how experienced or how smart these folks are, we all still get some things wrong sometimes. When it comes to feedback, I have a lot of tough love to give. read more
How 2020 has shaped you as a leader
How to say no right now
We are in an absolutely bananas season. read more
Managers: what do you do when your teammate shares their grief?
Most of us aren’t taught how to respond when someone shares with us a really heavy piece of information. read more
Now Live: The Complete Demystifying Management Program Digital Course
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the totally digital Demystifying Management Program! read more
What happens if you become a director without being a manager first?
I’ve written before about managing at different levels: the skills you need to hone, what changes, what you start doing and what you stop doing. But recently I was asked: what happens if you skip the introductory level of being a line manager? read more
How to be a sponsor when you're a developer
Recognize your management wins
A question I get a lot is: what’s a big manager mistake you’ve made? read more
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