So you want to be a manager?

Happy Monday, folks. It’s a beautiful (and surprisingly warm!) summer day here in SF. I hope the weather is great wherever you’re reading this.

From the Coaches

Irina Stanescu delves into the difficulties of management, specifically in the realm of engineering in So you want to be a manager - Part 3: The bad and the ugly.

Dave Bailey gives advice on how to help your clients who struggle with perfectionism overcome it in How to Avoid Perfectionism at Work.

Andrea Mignolo takes a closer look at what fundamentals leaders will need to adopt to effectively coach their own employees in The Mindset, Qualities, and Posture of a Coach.

Jacob Engel reminds us that we should encourage our clients to define leadership as so much more than just making sure things get done in You need a leadership makeover if you’re just focused on getting things done.

Benny Gadbaw explores how consumerism is destroying the planet and how he has started to take action on a personal level in Personal object catalogue: a beginner’s guide to a quantified life.

Kerstin Karu shows coaches that true understanding of themselves comes from putting their self-doubts to work in Turning My Shadow Into My Muse.

Allison Tabor outlines the potential problems clients might encounter in a business partnership and what you can do to help turn those relationships into a success in Business Partner Pitfalls.

From the Operators & Investors

Mark Suster makes the argument that leaders need to overcome their fears and doubts when it comes to adopting new platforms and technologies if they’re to remain relevant in Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products.

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