Great Manager Newsletter - May 28, 2025
4 Tips for First Time Managers
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1 Big Thing
4 Tips for First Time Managers
Becoming a manager for the first time can feel exciting, gratifying, nerve-wracking, and even overwhelming. But being a good boss is not about following a checklist of what makes a perfect manager, as there’s no such thing, argues Sabina Nawaz in her book You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need).
Watch This
Master the Art of Questions
Great Managers know that asking a great question is 10X more valuable than giving a great answer. This video discusses how to ask questions that lead to meaningful conversations.
By the Numbers
15%
Only 15% of employees say their manager has supported them with career planning in the past six months. That is why we are seeing so many problems.
Words of Wisdom
Excellence is not an aspiration. Excellence is what you do in the next five minutes.
― Tom Peters
Business Laughs
Discussion Topics
Can you share an example of a successful collaboration between your team and another department?
Challenge for the week: If you are a new manager, implement one of the tips. If you are an experienced manager, share this article with a new manager.
Have a great week. Be a great manager.