Resources for top managers

Learn from managers who have been there and done it before who share their advice and top tips for high-performance teams.

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Top 7 Meeting Agenda Software for Impactful 1:1s

Find the meeting agenda software best suited to your team's needs. Pros, cons, and user reviews included!
Melissa Malec
July 12, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Andreea Gherman on Team Dynamics

In the latest instalment of our “Grown, not Born” interview series, we sat down with Andreea Gherman. This series provides insight into the journeys of remarkable leaders and their personal experiences with management. Andreea Gherman is a Senior Director Manager at Moody’s, where she leads the engineering team that was formerly a part of PassFort, a company now acquired by Moody’s. Before joining Passfort, Andreea worked as a software engineer at Google, Amazon and Signac. She has an extensive background in managing teams, leveraging the time spent at these leading tech firms. Andreea shared her insights into successful team management in an interview with our founder, Sarah Touzani.
Sarah Touzani
July 10, 2024
5 minute read
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Top Leadership Development Software for Effective Managers

Find the leadership development software best suited to your managers' development needs. Pros, cons, and user reviews included!
Melissa Malec
May 28, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Jonny Slater on Startup Leadership Lessons

In this installment of our "Grown, Not Born" series, we sit down with Jonny Slater, a serial Founder, Mentor, and Angel Investor now dedicated to guiding emerging startups. Jonny opens up about his transition from an autonomous entrepreneur to a responsible manager, sharing candid insights on the initial struggles, the importance of leading by example, and the critical role of personal wellbeing in effective leadership. Discover Jonny’s practical advice on building a results-focused team, maintaining strong relationships in remote settings, and navigating the challenges of balancing individual and team needs.
Sarah Touzani
April 23, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Andy Davis' Journey to Leadership

Andy Davis, is an angel investor and Co-Founder of 10x10 and ex-Director of Backstage Capital London. The 10x10 group of black founders has recently launched the 10x10 Fund, committed to investing in Black founders. Andy is spearheading efforts to make European investing more diverse and inclusive by raising awareness of underrepresentation, and providing financial, strategic, and networking support to Black founders. He sat down with us to talk about his experiences running startups and managing people.
Sarah Touzani
April 23, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Remote Management Tips with Laurent Parenteau

In this installment of our "Grown not born" series, we sit down with Laurent Parenteau to discuss his journey into a managerial role and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. As a seasoned remote manager and mentor, Laurent shares his insights on navigating the challenges of remote work, prioritizing tasks, fostering team alignment, and addressing burnout. Join us as we delve into the world of leadership with Laurent Parenteau.
Sarah Touzani
April 9, 2024
5 minute read
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How to Motivate Your Team (in Good Times and Bad)

Learn how to motivate your team in every situation with our 6 easy to follow steps. You’ll be able to light the fire and keep it going for improved performance.
Melissa Malec
March 28, 2024
8 minute read
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A Manager’s Guide to Writing a Performance Review

Banish the dread and uncertainty of completing performance reviews for an employee by following our 9 tips. They're easy to follow and immediately actionable. Your team and your company will thank you.
Melissa Malec
March 14, 2024
7 minutes read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Helen Hodges' Path from Consulting to Coaching

"Grown, not Born" is our new interview series. Welcome to our 3rd episode. The series dives into the journeys of remarkable leaders and their personal connection to management. We're thrilled to hear from Helen!Helen Hodges is a Fractional Chief of Staff & Leadership Coach, and the former Chief of Staff & Operations at Urban Jungle. She has scaled startups and helped companies with strategic and operational leadership with over 15 years of experience. Sarah, our founder sat with Helen to discuss her views on management, particularly in the startups she’s worked with.
Sarah Touzani
March 6, 2024
3 minute read