Build a Culture of Feedback from The Start

Instead of asking “Who’s at fault?”, strong leaders ask, “Where did the process break down?”

Discussing how to prevent a mistake — rather than shaming colleagues and peers — goes a long way in promoting trust on your team as opposed to fear o...

People are hired because they’re experts in their fields or show potential to do great work. Withholding trust can make them feel you’re not acknowledging the skills that brought them to the table in the first place, and potentially lead them to resent you.

Remember that you hired your team...

Ask for help. While it may seem like a hard task when you’re a new leader, remind yourself that you don’t have to know it all.

Reach out to your trusted peers, mentors, or your own manager. Don’t let the initial stress of your new role turn into the chronic stress of burnout. Speak up and a...

In the hybrid world of work, new managers may be faced with a difficult challenge: leading a team who you have never met in person. This means you’ll likely need to build trust and camaraderie between people in different locations and time zones.