Good leaders ask good questions. Here are 5 of my favorite questions 1. The trade-off question:“If you say yes to this, what will you say… Read More >
I made this mistake as a new manager. I was careless with my language. Here’s what I did: 👉🏼 I used generic language. Examples: ❌… Read More >
Recurring meetings and tasks are stubborn creatures. When they get on our calendar, they tend to stay awhile. The only way to get rid of… Read More >
I’ve managed teams at small companies. I’ve led teams at big companies. I’ve noticed this on every single team: Every single team had some form… Read More >
Saying “I’m not sure” won’t kill your career. But this will: When you don’t know the answer to something and you BS your people. They… Read More >
Today’s episode is my favorite. My podcast guest is a cognitive scientist who literally wrote the book on how to give feedback. Therese Huston is… Read More >
Pre-pandemic, Sarah and I would commute in the cold Chicago winter on the train. I hated it, but now I’m kinda missing it. The commute… Read More >
I’m Ali Merchant, and I’ve been leading teams for over 10 years. I believe good managers like you deserve better -- better tools, better training, better support, and the opportunity to be a great leader.
