Leadership
How to spot the signs of team overwhelm (and what to do about it)
In your eyes, your team is a group of productivity superstars. They get top-notch projects across the finish line. They tackle their to-do lists with strategy and confidence. They put out fires without breaking a sweat.
When it’s time to deliver bad news, this is how the pros do it
Learn the simple framework developed by psychiatrists and oncologists that emphasizes empathy, facts, and finding a way forward.
Leading through change and embracing the mess
Change is rarely easy. But resisting only makes it harder.
Here’s the way to organize internal comms when you’re flying by the seat of your pants
Suddenly responsible for keeping everyone on the same page in a crisis? Use this guide to calm the fire drills (and your stress level).
How responsive is your crisis response strategy?
Tight feedback loops keep employees’ needs top of mind as you navigate a rapidly changing reality on a timeline you don’t control.
What empathy-centered leadership looks like
Especially when your team is working from home.
Long-distance leadership: how to effectively manage a team from afar
Remote work is having a serious moment—and, according to many experts, the shift towards telecommuting is here to stay. In fact, Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 25 to 30 percent of the workforce in the United States will be working from home multiple days per week by the end of 2021.
How to lead remotely when you’ve never done it before
If you’re suddenly managing a virtual team – and many of you are – these practices will help you make the transition
Onboard from anywhere with this inspiring new hire welcome letter
Say something meaningful about why you hired them and how they can succeed – no matter where their desk is.
Is hiring for culture fit damaging your culture?
Most likely, the answer is yes. Here’s what to do instead.
A new manager’s guide to growing into your role
Fresh tips from a seasoned manager to make your transition as smooth as possible and set yourself up to thrive.
Attention leaders: there’s something your team isn’t telling you
Research shows managers tend to have a more positive outlook on their team’s performance. Here’s how to get in touch with reality again.
Could a voluntary demotion be the best thing for your career?
Don’t let the d-word freak you out. Stepping down the corporate ladder is a legit choice.
Why are smart companies so dumb about motivating employees?
Ten years after Daniel Pink’s landmark book on the power of intrinsic motivation, most company leaders still haven’t gotten the memo.
8 people-first leadership stories that inspire
Hear how five Atlassian leaders have learned to help their teams thrive.