Oct 4th, 2023

The Art of Performance Reviews: Becoming the People's Manager

If you've managed people, you know the drill: annual reviews, goalsetting, and the occasional awkward conversation about performance. Noone looks forward to it, but everyone recognizes its importance. Doneright, performance...

Kevin Hall

Sep 28th, 2023

The Rhythmic Cadence of Leadership: Envisioning Managers as Drummers

Picture the finest people managers as the drummers in a band, operatingin the symphony of the corporate world. You'll find them harmonizing inthe background, away from the blinding glares of...

Kevin Hall

Sep 10th, 2023

Apples, Bananas, and Management: Decoding the Reward System Paradox

Alright, reader friends. Gather round. We're diving deep into amanagement conundrum that's as old as leadership itself. It's a taleof good intentions gone sideways, and it's all too common in...

Kevin Hall

Sep 4th, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Career Goals for New Managers

Embarking on a managerial journey is both exciting and daunting. As anew manager, you are stepping into a role that demands a different setof skills and responsibilities. Setting career goals...

Kevin Hall

Aug 27th, 2023

Dodge the Bullet: How to Avoid a Bad Hire Every Time!

The world of work is evolving at a rapid pace, and as a people manager,one of your most crucial responsibilities is to hire the rightindividuals for your team. A well-chosen...

Kevin Hall

Aug 22nd, 2023

The People Manager's Playbook: Handling Layoffs with Grace

Layoffs. A word that sends shivers down the spine of any manager. Theimportance of handling such a delicate situation with empathy and carecannot be overstated. For the people manager, the...

Kevin Hall

Aug 20th, 2023

Empowering Modern Managers: The Power of Team Building

In the rapidly evolving corporate landscape, fostering teamcohesion is no longer a luxury but a necessity. When teams are tightlyknit, not only do they work more efficiently, but they also...

Kevin Hall

Aug 11th, 2023

The Power of Skip-Level Meetings and How They Can Transform Your Organization

Skip-level meetings, where senior leaders bypass immediate managers toengage directly with non-managerial staff, are emerging as a pivotaltool in modern organizational dynamics. These interactions not onlybridge communication gaps but also...

Kevin Hall