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How to Manage People Who Are Smarter (or More Skilled) Than You
A practical guide for new managers leading experts, senior ICs, and people who know more than you do. How to add value without pretending to be the expert.
Your First Week as a Manager: A Day-by-Day Survival Guide
A practical day-by-day plan for your first week as a new manager. What to do Monday through Friday so you don't spiral.
Mar 19, 2026
books10 Best Books for First-Time Managers (Ranked)
A no-BS ranked list of the best books for new managers in 2026. Real recommendations from someone who's read them all — not just a list scraped from Amazon.
Mar 19, 2026
coursesBest Online Courses for New Managers in 2026
A ranked guide to the best online management courses in 2026. Covers Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and more — with honest takes on what's actually worth your time and money.
Mar 19, 2026
tools7 Tools That Make Managing a Team Way Easier
The best management tools for new managers in 2026. From 1:1 software to async video to task management — these 7 tools will save you hours every week.
Mar 19, 2026
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How to Manage People Who Are Smarter (or More Skilled) Than You
A practical guide for new managers leading experts, senior ICs, and people who know more than you do. How to add value without pretending to be the expert.
Mar 28, 2026
adviceHow to Use AI as a First-Time Manager (Without Looking Clueless)
A practical guide to using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot to level up as a new manager — from writing feedback to prepping for 1:1s.
Mar 21, 2026
adviceHow to Run Your First 1:1 Meeting (Template Included)
A step-by-step guide to running your first 1:1 meeting as a new manager, complete with a ready-to-use template and real questions that work.
Mar 19, 2026
advice5 Mistakes Every First-Time Manager Makes (And How to Avoid Them)
The most common mistakes new managers make in their first year, and practical strategies to avoid each one. Learn from other people's failures.
Mar 19, 2026
adviceYour First Week as a Manager: A Day-by-Day Survival Guide
A practical day-by-day plan for your first week as a new manager. What to do Monday through Friday so you don't spiral.
Mar 19, 2026
adviceHow to Give Feedback When You've Never Done It Before
A practical guide for new managers on giving feedback that actually lands. Covers the Radical Candor framework, real scripts, and what to do when it goes wrong.
Mar 19, 2026