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Celebrating First Time Managers
Becoming a people manager is a big deal, but too often people make the transition from individual contributor (IC) to manager with little fanfare. What
September 28, 2021
Becoming a people manager is a big deal, but too often people make the transition from individual contributor (IC) to manager with little fanfare. What
Many first-time managers have already enjoyed informal leadership opportunities like volunteering as a new hire buddy, mentoring an intern, or leading cross-functional projects. For those
This post originally appeared on Lantern’s blog. It has been reposted here with request and permission. The impact of grief in the workplace is not
Accountability seems like a given at work, but you’ve probably been on teams with both high and low degrees of accountability. It’s satisfying to be
On a recent Saturday morning, I was out for a hike just east of Seattle. I love hiking not only for the beautiful scenery, but
I firmly believe that anyone who wants to do better can grow. They just have to have the opportunity and motivation, as well as the
Vacations and other forms of paid time off (PTO) are on the mind of employees and business owners alike. PTO is a crucial piece of
To maintain a competitive advantage, companies need to consider the benefits of hiring an underrepresented workforce and how diversity positively impacts the organization and its
Reverb Guest post by Laura Close In March of this year, McKinsey dropped a bombshell report that Covid-19 has driven millions of women out of
We’re in a watershed moment as a nation. Pain and anger over instances of police brutality, the subsequent protests for racial justice, and racial disparities
Career coaching has finally entered the mainstream. The first time I personally hired a career coach, I was still in my first big job out
Starting a new job is exciting, and most people experience a honeymoon phase. But there may be red flags, and as you settle in, it’s
Describing the “feeling” of success is difficult in a world driven by measuring outcomes. It’s no surprise we have a hard time articulating our feelings
I often have colleagues reach out to inquire how I made the transition from IC to People Manager and if I had any tips or
If you’re like me, you’ve had both good and not-so-good managers. There’s plenty to learn from both, whether it’s what to do or what not
Zoom fatigue is real. Virtual team happy hours were fun for a while, but teams are now searching for more creative and engaging ways to
When the continual learning and development of one’s own skills is what sets the good leaders apart from the great ones, having a coaching program
How do you handle the less fun aspects of being a manager, like intervening when people are experiencing conflict? It’s not fun, but you know
The coaching leadership style focuses on inspiring your team. This process works towards building their confidence while teaching them skills they will need in order
The city of Seattle will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on October 14, a day when many organizations are observing the federal holiday of Columbus Day.