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How to stop over-apologizing when it is not needed
on www.linkedin.com
🚨 Stop Apologizing All the Time 🚨 How to Stop Saying Sorry When You Don’t Need To For years, I found myself apologizing for things I didn’t need to. - Asking a question? “Sorry, quick question…” - Walking past someone? “Sorry, just squeezing by…” - Taking a well-deserved break? “Sorry, I need a minute…” Then it hit me: Over-apologizing doesn’t make you nicer or more likeable; it makes you easier to dismiss. Here are 21 ways to cut back on saying “sorry” and sound more confident!
Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge
on www.amazon.com
Do you feel vulnerable to the whims of your boss, peers, or internal politics, pushing through each day with a nagging undercurrent of anxiety? Maybe you’re micromanaged, interrupted in meetings, saddled with busy work, or overlooked for career opportunities. But what if you could subtly teach those above you to value your ideas and treat you with respect—without ever changing your job title? This is an indispensable guide to navigating power dynamics, building effective relationships with higher-ups, and earning more authority, freedom, and confidence at work—from one of today’s “most innovative career coaches” (Insider).
59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot
on www.amazon.com
A psychologist and best-selling author presents a myth-busting response to the self-help movement, offering tips and techniques to enhance your life based on scientific research. Richard Wiseman has been concerned by the realization that the self-help industry often promotes practices that undermine motivation, harm relationships, and stifle creativity—essentially achieving the opposite of what it promises. In his book, he challenges this trend by compiling scientific insights that can assist you in transforming your life in under a minute. He provides guidance on becoming more decisive, imaginative, engaged, and, ultimately, happier.
Úvod do neštěstí
on www.databazeknih.cz
Kultovní kniha amerického psychologa rakouského původu značné části čtenářů ukáže, v kolika disciplínách aspiruje na nešťastníka a jak se v nich zdokonalit. Metody jsou to jednoduché, hojně užívané a člověku se dostane podrobného návodu, jak na to. Vše je odkoukáno z praxe a ověřeno.
The Path to Managing Managers
on www.developing.dev
James Stanier, an engineering director at Shopify, shared insights on the transition to managing managers. This topic is particularly interesting because managers' career growth and strategy differ significantly from that of early individual contributors. His post offers valuable advice for anyone preparing to make the leap into management.
HBR On Leadership: Lessons from Maggie Lena Walker’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
on hbr.org
In this episode, Harvard Business School senior lecturer Tony Mayo traces Walker’s approach to leadership as she became the first female bank president in America. You’ll learn how she led the turnaround of the Order of St. Luke by cutting costs, increasing membership, and launching new businesses that catered to unmet needs in Richmond’s Black community. You’ll also learn how Walker relied on her personal networks and deep local roots to overcome challenges rooted in systemic racism throughout her career.
The Right Way to Manage Emotions on Your Team
on hbr.org
This is a conversation on handling uncomfortable situations. Many managers don’t know what to say when a team member appears angry, frustrated, or sad. They might even feel it is unprofessional to acknowledge those feelings at all. However, research shows that avoidance is costly. Teams perform better when their leaders respond effectively to members’ emotions.
How to develop EQ as an engineer or a manager
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
People with high EQ are often great team players, great collaborators and overall great people to work with. This is how and you can develop EQ.
This Is How You’re Eroding Accountability
on staysaasy.com
Accountability is the only way that anything gets done at scale. Here are some ways that smart people screw up accountability on their teams, often despite the best of intentions – and what to do about them.
Unpopular Defaults for High-Performing Tech Organizations
on avivbenyosef.com
This article challenges conventional tech leadership practices by proposing six counterintuitive principles. Aviv argues against common practices like nano teams, hackathons, etc.The main message is that popular management approaches often lead to mediocrity, and leaders should focus on building resilient, innovative teams even if it means making unpopular decisions.
How to be a better manager to Gen Z
on www.fastcompany.com
Gen Z workers are often misunderstood. However, there are steps you can take to better understand, and support, Gen Z. As the number of Gen Zers entering the workforce climbs by the day, the conversation has been dominated by how to acclimate these passionate individuals into an ever-changing workplace. And yet, when we talk about Gen Z, they continue to be misunderstood and underestimated.
Take these 4 steps to prepare for conflict at work
on www.fastcompany.com
The anticipation of difficult conversations is often worse than the actual experience. Here’s how to de-escalate tension in the moment. In many cases, the anticipation of a high-conflict conversation creates more stress than the actual experience. Investing time to prepare for conflict scenarios reinforces your ability to regulate and positions any potential conflict as an opportunity for connection. Consider these four steps as you prepare for possible conflict situations.
5 Signs Your Optimism Is Hurting Your Team
on hbr.org
Maintaining a positive outlook is critical for good leadership. Your optimism can inspire your team, drive creativity, and foster a productive work environment. But there’s a fine line between constructive positivity and its harmful counterpart: toxic positivity. Recognising the signs of toxic positivity in yourself can be tricky, but it’s key to building genuine connections and supporting your team. Here are five signs to look out for in how you act, talk, and behave — and better ways to respond.
How to Build a Relationship Between Your Employee and Your Boss
on hbr.org
Managers are often encouraged to develop their employees by giving them access to their skip-level managers. But even those genuinely invested in growing their superstars sometimes worry about being outshone by them. Then, without intending to, a manager can become a roadblock for their high performers. Being deliberate and strategic about the skip-level relationship between your boss and your employee can help prevent your fears from becoming reality. If you have a rising star on your team who you want to invest in, grow, and retain but you harbour feelings of discomfort about their trajectory, follow these five strategies.
How to be a reliable engineer
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
We might believe that being reliable is something that just comes by as a side effect of doing good work. But there’s a lot more to it than we might think. if you wish to find actionable advice on how to be reliable, which you can use immediately, make sure to read on!
What is the difference between Feedback and Criticism? – BRAND MINDS
on brandminds.com
Knowing the difference between feedback and criticism is mandatory if you are looking to improve your leadership skills. This article gives you the basic distinctions and why they matter.
Don’t Wait for Promotion Cycles to Advocate for Your Best Employees
on hbr.org
Many managers only begin advocating for their employees when they’re afraid of losing them or when promotion cycles roll around. It’s a reactive approach, and it often comes too late. Advocacy is about continuously championing your team’s growth by recognizing their contributions, ensuring their efforts are relevant to the organization’s goals, and making their value visible to key stakeholders. Make advocacy an ongoing priority, and you’ll see the ripple effects.
The Surprising Power of Team Rituals
on hbr.org
Rituals — collective activities that team members regularly engage in and attribute meaning to — can make a big difference during change or transition. Research, which included a survey of 929 individuals from 60 countries and a field study in an advertising company, found that teams with more rituals experienced higher engagement, psychological safety, interpersonal knowledge, and job satisfaction. Find out how to make them work for you.
How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible
on hbr.org
Helping your team members gain visibility isn’t just essential for their growth and success — it’s vital for yours as a leader. Not only does it show your ability to nurture and develop potential, but it also demonstrates your managerial chops. Here are practical strategies for how to boost your team’s visibility. Valuable tips that you can utilize from day one.
How to create a culture of ownership in your engineering team
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
Ownership doesn’t happen by chance → it’s built through deliberate actions that leaders often overlook!
5 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Negative Feedback
on hbr.org
Confronting direct reports about performance issues can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time managers, who may worry that sharing critical feedback could damage their relationship with the employee. But performance conversations, especially where you need to give critical feedback, don’t have to be scary. There are a few common mistakes to avoid when giving critical feedback. Being a great people manager is not about being a friend or being liked by everyone all the time — it’s about being a manager who cares about their employees and helps them get their job done.
Pracovní život vývojáře
on www.izatlouk.cz
Nabízím zkratku k tomu podstatnému ze tří rozhovorů, které mapují potřeby v různých fázích života vývojářů. 🚀O juniorech s Honzou Javorkem. 🧑🎓Jak se z vývojáře stát manažerem s Honzou Mísařem a Davidem Bilíkem. 🧐O těch, kdo se do manažerských rolí nehrnou s Rikim Fridrichem a Alešem Roubíčkem.
So Many Feelings. Too Many?
on open.spotify.com
Holding in anxiety, anger, or despair for the sake of appearing professional can feel impossible. When the emotions are just too much—your boss’s dismissive tone infuriates you, a direct report unloads, you can’t hold back tears in a meeting, a tragedy happens, and you’re leading an all-staff tomorrow morning—what do you do? Mollie West Duffy talks about the good that can come from being vulnerable with colleagues, and then Liz Fosslien returns to help us reassess where the line between vulnerability and oversharing is today.
Engineering Managers' Guide to Effective Annual Feedback
on peterszasz.com
Breaking down the feedback cycle process from preparation to follow-up. Approaches I found useful, antipatterns to avoid, and a document structure that can help bring it all to one place. I hope to turn this often-dreaded task into a powerful tool for individual growth and organizational success.
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