The 9 leadership mistakes you don’t know you’re making as a new manager
Donβt accidentally become a bad boss by overlooking these often imperceptible leadership mistakes. ...
The 3 most effective ways to build trust as a leader
Based on data from 597 people, the best ways to build trust as a leader arenβt what you think they are. ...
What to focus on when managing a growing team (Part 1)
Focus means not just saying “yes,” but saying “no” too. Say “yes” to these 3 things and “no& ...
21 questions to ask when taking over a new team
As a new leader, get your bearings with these critical questions to ask when taking over a new team. A new leader recently asked me, & ...
Announcing: KYT has a new look! π
Ready for an even more convenient + user-friendly experience? We thought so. π We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched ...
We’re hiring a Customer Support Specialist
Dear customer support specialist who cares about doing meaningful work, If your dream is to help people have a positive experience with a ...
Now live π₯³ Our Performance Review Alternative
If you’ve never been a fan of performance reviews, our tool + guide are for you.Β Reviews are for books, movies, and restaurants. ...
5 most meaningful questions to ask in a performance review as a leader
Meaningful feedback can come when we focus on these five questions to ask in a performance review. With performance review season upon, ...
How to give better employee performance reviews? Donβt.
Our take on how to give better employee performance reviews β and what to consider instead. “How to give better employee ...
Hybrid working environment: 4 practices to create a positive culture
Rather than succumb to a fragmented culture, here are 4 key practices to set the foundation for a positive, cohesive hybrid working ...
How to hold employees accountable without micromanaging them
Yes, it’s possible. Here are 9 practices for how to increase team accountability without squashing your team morale. If you’ ...
Motivating employees to go above and beyond
Here are 7 practices focused on creating the right environment for motivating employees to go above and beyond. Imagine the best team ...
How to coach an employee who is performing well
Focus on these 3 areas for how to coach an employee who is performing well. When we think about coaching employees, we often focus on how ...
The 3 Stay Conversations: The best way to improve employee retention
Improve employee retention by having these three one-on-one meetings with your staff once a month. We all want to improve employee ...
How to retain employees without money? Focus on this.
No, not salary, perks, or promotions. The answer to how to retain employees lies in the work itself. Everyone is quitting. Or at least, ...
Global Manager Learning Path: Our 1-year leadership training program for new managers
If you’ve always wanted to deepen your leadership skills, apply to the Fall 2021 cohort of our Global Manager Learning Path. βIβve ...
What’s the most important leadership principle?
The more years as I spend as a leader, the more I realize that the most important leadership principle is one I ignore all too often. The ...
Leadership anxiety: How to lead when you experience it
You’re not alone in feeling leadership anxiety. Here’s what to keep in mind when you feel it, and how to move forward. A wave ...
How to manage former peers as a new manager
As daunting as it can seem, here’s how to manage former peers that can perpetuate a healthy team dynamic. With your new promotion, ...
How political should I let my team be?
There’s been much talk about the degree to which political conversation in the workplace should happen. As a manager, here are a ...
Stop Asian hate.
In the wake of the murders of Asian women, we as leaders have agency and leverage to stop hate. “How are you doing lately, Claire?& ...
Remote leadership training: How to best support your remote managers
Here are the 7 topics and 5 formats your remote leadership training should include for your new managers. “What should I consider ...
Introducing: KYT for Enterprise
Know Your Team is now available for organizations with 1,000+ people. Support hundreds of managers in your organization with our tools ...
5 communication best practices for remote teams
Here are the most imperative βΒ and most overlooked β communication best practices for remote teams. An endless barrage of Zoom meetings. ...
How to build team morale remotely
12 practices for how to build team morale remotely in the long-term, not as a short-term enthusiasm blip. Now, more than ever, the ...
Giving feedback remotely
Here are 5 practices for giving feedback remotely that help encourage behavior change even at a distance. “Lost in translation&; ...
The 13 best questions to ask during the remote onboarding process
Want to get the remote onboarding process right? Be sure to incorporate these 13 questions. I won’t bury the lede: The one thing& ...
Introducing: Work Preferences Survey in our Icebreakers π€
Understand your team’s working styles with our Work Preferences Survey in our Icebreakers, so you can all work better together. Do ...
How to recognize remote employees in a way that doesn’t feel artificial
Yes, we know employee recognition is important. But how to recognize remote employees in a way that feels authentic? Here are 6 ...
Introducing Shout-outs π£: The easiest way to give positive recognition in the workplace.
Positive recognition in the workplace doesn’t have to be sterile nor contrived. We’ve made it easy to do well (especially ...
New manager training: The 4 concepts to teach
To elevate your new managers, here are the exact 4 areas to include in your new manager training. “How exactly do I get new manager ...
“What can I do?”
You may be asking yourself this as a manager, right now. I am too. My heart is breaking. Yours might be too. Last week was a reminder of ...
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