Management & Leadership

When you start managing someone, use your 1:1s in the first couple of weeks to understand their Context. Most new managers focus solely on Content (projects/goals/blockers). But Context + Content lets you move faster from Rapport to Credibility to Trust. Example 1:1 questions:

Slide decks hide can shallow thinking. Narratively structured memos are harder to write because they require better thinking. It’s worth it.