Leadership

I’m great on paper, but terrible at speaking. I keep getting told my ideas are solid, but my delivery isn’t landing. Tried presenting in front of my team yesterday and totally blanked halfway through.… more

Does a leadership role always involve so much BS work? I moved into leadership from a technical IC role 4 years ago, and it feels like most of the job is about building relationships just for the sake… more

What do you do when a high-potential employee keeps getting in their own way? I’m managing someone who says she wants more challenging work but constantly retreats to low-stakes tasks and gets overwhe… more

Need some advice on how to handle an employee who is paranoid and difficult to get through to. I run a lovely small female-majority team, everyone gets along. A newish hire who is experienced and rela… more

Just went from managing 2 people to 6, and I’m realizing this is a whole new game. I had a good rhythm with my smaller team, but now I’m trying to figure out how to stay connected without being stretc… more

I am taking a corporate position that is business casual after working in a whatehouse setting. I need advice on how to build a ware drone without breaking the bank

Curious how other managers handle this, what’s your tiebreaker when you’re choosing between two great candidates? I’ve got two finalists who are both strong but bring slightly different strengths, and… more

Great points here. The very skills that helped us move up can work against us if we’re not careful. I’ve been reflecting on how often I jump in with solutions instead of making space for others to contrib… more

Seeking advice in navigating this situation. My manager states that he wants me to focus on 2 specific functions A and B, but HQ still expects me to be involved in a third function C that my manager d… more

Is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like the loudest voices get the most credit, even if the actual work is average? I’ve been thinking about how to make sure my team’s value is seen without cons… more

I just realized I’m micromanaging and I don’t like it. It’s not intentional, but I keep inserting myself into details I should let go of. I think it’s rooted in fear of things going sideways. Has anyo… more

My team expanded by 50% and one of my new direct reports has a higher base salary than I do. Has anyone been in this situation? What is the best course of action given I have so much more responsibi… more

How do you stay motivated when nothing’s working?

First time manager here. I inherited a team where two of the more senior folks are clearly not bought in. They say their frustration is with “leadership in general,” but it’s pretty clear I’m included… more

Is anyone actually happy with how their company does performance reviews? Ours feel totally disconnected from day-to-day work. We do vague goals, last-minute feedback, and no real follow-through. It’s… more

I never imagined myself in a leadership role. I always assumed someone else would step in—someone with a louder voice or a fancier title. But after too many situations where I watched things fall apar… more

Leaders don’t need all the answers, they need better questions. The myth that authority = expertise is killing trust on teams. I’ve seen real transformation when leaders finally say “I don’t know, what do… more

Something feels off with one of my top team members. They've been quieter, slower to respond, and not quite themselves lately. We’re still hitting deadlines, but the energy’s different and I’m wor… more

How can I become an effective leader? I naturally step up when no one else does, but I’ve never seen myself as a true leader—I struggle with confidence and don’t feel creative enough to take charge. N… more

What leadership style motivates you to perform at your best?: 1-Democratic: Encourages team input and shared decision-making. 2-Autocratic: Makes decisions independently with clear authority. 3-Laisse… more

I love movies that highlight leadership in action. What are some of the best films that capture what it really means to lead? Bonus points if it’s not just about war or sports! Though I'll admit a… more

I supervise a large team of entry level team members. My manager requires me to meet with them one-on-one biweekly. I am finding that these meetings aren't super productive not to mention how time… more

I had an interesting situation yesterday. I went to let an employee go and as soon as I started the conversation they cut me off and told me they had a letter of resignation “ready” and would send it … more

I'm used to measuring success by how much I personally get done. Now I have to step back and trust my team, but wow it’s harder than I expected! I still catch myself wanting to jump in and ‘fix’ t… more

One of my employees takes feedback really hard. Like, full emotional breakdowns over small corrections. I try to be as constructive and supportive as possible, but even minor suggestions send them int… more

Running meetings with my team feels like talking to an empty room. I ask for input...nothing. I try open-ended questions...blank stares. Then, like clockwork, half of them Slack me after the meeting w… more

Does anyone have the API Power BI connector with ADP? We do but for life of me I cannot get it to work and the support is AWFUL! Any advice is welcome!

I have two team members who are both amazing at their jobs - but they cannot work together. It’s starting to impact projects at this point and neither of them is technically wrong, they just clash. I’… more