The burdens of subordinates always seem to end up on the manager’s back. Here’s how to get rid of them.| Harvard Business Review
Analytical skills didn’t come easily for me. Luckily, I found my way through. Here are 12 concepts to sharpen your analytical thinking.| newsletter.weskao.com
That note you’re writing? It's probably a sales note in some capacity. Don’t jump straight into the logistics if your recipient isn’t sold yet.| newsletter.weskao.com
This is the #1 trait I look for when hiring. Here's why you should aim to be someone who turns a little into a lot & why you should bring skill, judgment, and magic to raise the bar.| newsletter.weskao.com
Most people suck at managing up. They waste their manager's time with too much (or too little) information. Here’s how to give the right amount of context.| newsletter.weskao.com
“Wait, is this good news or bad news?” When you don’t give enough context, your audience can’t always tell. To reduce cognitive load, remember to account for the emotional subtext.| newsletter.weskao.com
Many managers suck at explaining things, then complain that other people don’t understand. Here’s how to explain a project when you delegate.| newsletter.weskao.com
What finesse looks like, why it matters, and how to develop it for yourself and your team| newsletter.weskao.com
"Ninety minutes of your time can enhance the quality of your subordinate's work for two weeks, or for some eighty-plus hours." - Andy Grove, CEO of Intel| newsletter.weskao.com
When you're sharing complex ideas or writing long memos, use signposting to guide your reader. Use this for internal memos and external customer-facing messaging.| newsletter.weskao.com
For every team that says “this is as good as it’s going to get,” there’s a doppelgänger team out there who refuses to settle. They are pushing & they will eat your lunch-unless you raise your bar.| newsletter.weskao.com
Do what's best for the business, act like your reputation is on the line, and more| newsletter.weskao.com
The best managers teach their team how to think strategically. Here's how to a build culture of good decision-making and thoughtful debate.| newsletter.weskao.com
When your boss loves you, you have options. Here's how to help your manager get what they need, so you get what you want.| newsletter.weskao.com
