How to Deliver Bad Performance News to Someone in Person
A manager's guide to delivering bad performance news face to face: how to prepare, structure the conversation, choose words, and follow up with respect.
July 2026
April 2026
Delegation via Email: Clarity Without Being Pushy
Delegate tasks via email with clarity and respect: five-element framework, templates for routine, complex, peer, and urgent delegation, and language that builds trust.
How to Lead a Meeting That Does Not Waste Time
Meeting briefs, airtime discipline, decision calls, and 24-hour summaries. The facilitation playbook used by leaders whose teams ship fastest.
Executive Status Report Templates for Busy Executives
Executive status report templates with three-section framework, status label discipline, and language patterns that respect executive time and produce decisions.
How to Run One-on-One Meetings: A Complete Guide
Expert guide to running effective one-on-one meetings: agenda templates, cadence, first 1:1s, remote 1:1s, and powerful questions for managers.
March 2026
Active Listening - The Most Underrated Professional Skill
Evidence-based guide to active listening covering Carl Rogers' person-centred approach, the HEAR framework, reflective listening techniques, cognitive barriers, and practice exercises for professionals.
Leading Effective Meetings - Complete Guide
Complete meeting leadership guide covering agenda creation, facilitation techniques, managing participants, decision frameworks, and virtual meeting best practices.
Effective Communication With Your Boss
Learn how to communicate with your boss effectively. Covers managing up, delivering bad news, requesting resources, disagreeing respectfully, and building trust.