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 stretched too thin. For those of you who’ve scaled up your team, how did you manage your time, and how do you stay close enough to the work to make smart decisions?

Heard second lottery results are coming out? Anyone heard from D immigration team? I know they are super slow

In town for a few days, anyone know the “code” to get into the Red Phone Booth speakeasy?

Any other round 1 Kellogg fish reading too much into this email from FinAid to apply for a scholarship? I know it says app still being reviewed but I want it to mean “you’re in, apply 4 scholarship”

Any AmEx Marketing connections here? Saw some recent postings with their marketing team that I’m interested in but would love any intel working in-house there.

What is your go to for getting stains out of shirts when they first happen? Nothing ever seems to work for me

After ~20-30 min on a call, I stop paying attention.

Hi! Does anybody happen to know if Apple offices are dog-friendly? Specifically the Culver City office and Apple Park. Thank you!

Where are my fellow less-advanced islanders? I feel like I play a lot (~1hr/day) but wow reading what everyone else is doing I realize I’m slow in comparison!

Where’s everyone based and what are some of the topics you guys would like to discuss?

I got offer as Associate (Technology) from pwc. Can I extend my joining date for 3-4 weeks?

Any recommendations for a restaurant for a work social event? Roughly 10-15 people!

Says a lot that I had to create this eCommerce bowl for a consulting industry app.

Who is doing the best eCommerce work?

PE to HF - harder than it seems?

I had quite the day the other day. Coustmer comes in and then ends up leaving with a grossed out look on his face just for him to put in a complaint about my appearance...he down right called me some nasty things for no reason. Still feeling gross about it. He was upset for no reason as far as I'm concerned.

Hi guys.. i just need some advice.. i have given the interview in p&o. The interview got over before time that made me doubt that they dont want to consider me. At last i was asked if i am open to travel or not. Should I take it as a positive sign and wait.

Just little anxious about the result. How long do they communicate about the selection

Thanks

How did you get better at advanced PowerPoint/ making slide decks consulting style ? Any on line courses / videos you recommend?

If there is a case that we have to quarantine again. Do you all think it is possible for store associates to work remotely? If so, what are some ways this could work? I fear another pandemic or outbreak and so many people being out of work again. I can't even fathom those that had jobs in retail that had little to no choice to not be remote.

If you wold like some assistance with classroom management or even managing your owe children, check this out this resource.

I had a great review and a 5.5% raise and a great bonus at my company. But I also got a new Director and a peer manager of mine left the company, so I will be absorbing her team. In addition, my director said I will be receiving 'deep delegation' from them. I don't mind more work, but deep delegation is a new term I've never heard. What does that mean lol?

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Hi everyone!

After years of hard work, I just got my first position in a leadership role! Yay! I’ll be leading a team of 12.
I wanted to know if you had any tips for me, things you wish you knew before, or things previous leaders did for/to you that you found admirable or stayed with you. I want to make sure I’m there for them and want to be a leader they will remember positively.

Thank you so much!!

My Creative Directors, who are strong copywriters, are really struggling to collaborate with Art Directors. Are there programs or classes that teach creative collaboration and the creative process?

Have you been invited to join The Human Gathering?
Did you do it? Was it worth it?

My remit quadrupled+ in a recent re-org with no increase in pay/promotion, my new director is new to the company and was zero help, and I was passed over for recent promotion during the comp cycle. The new director essentially began shutting me down any time I ask for clarity in my career progression. Now they have taken credit for the project I’ve been building over the past year+ without giving me props whatsoever to higher ups. What is the best plan of action here?

Authentic Leadership - what does this mean to you?

Let’s start this bowl by sharing our learnings: What has been you biggest learning as a leader so far?

I am currently looking for a mentor and not sure the best way to approach finding one. Any advice?

Any advice for a first time manager ?
Context: after ~10y in technical then marketing role, taking over a team of analysts, first management position.
Tips, readings, stories, … are welcome 😁

What is your job title? As it right now I’m managing a team of product owners and I’m unofficially being called “Chief Product Owner.” I’m in the process of working with a coach to get my resume updated so I can begin applying for external roles. But I don’t even know what job titles to target.

Is there a corporate way to bring up to senior leaders that an IC is causing issues across multiple teams because they are demanding and also doesn’t collaborate well? The IC gives vague “direction” then says they are too busy to clarify. They also refuse to use our project management/ collaboration tools.