We all dislike being micromanaged - but while many of us report having been micromanaged, few of us consider ourselves micromanagers.
Why this disconnect?
No manager sets out to do their job poorly. On the contrary, people tend to end up in management because they’re good at something. Unfortunately, that something usually isn’t “management.”
Read MoreSmall firms, large ones, diverse industries, remote teams, and in-person ones… All seem to face the same challenge: making sure people get the right amount of “air time” in meetings. And beyond that, making sure everyone is involved, engaged, and motivated to contribute.
Ellie Hearne on why inclusive meetings are important and how to draw out quieter voices - whatever the culture, communications dynamic, and organizational climate.
Read MoreBe your authentic self always.
We’ve all heard it. But what does it mean?
Ellie Hearne unpacks the jargon and shares the pros and cons of “authenticity.”
Read MoreGiving timely, constructive feedback can feel like a burden - an uncomfortable conversation we’d rather avoid. As leaders, early on we realize that giving feedback can be just as uncomfortable as being on the other side of the table, if not more so. But, without those conversations, performance and morale suffer, and we set people up to fail.
Ellie Hearne one why feedback matters - even if giving it feels like a burden.
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