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Robin Cussol·Feb 5, 20255 Surprisingly Effective Tactics Team Leaders Can Use To Boost Engagement In MeetingsHosting a meeting is like hosting a party — you set the tone.
Robin Cussol·Feb 4, 2025Are Your 1:1s Just A Chore? 3 Must-Have Conversations For People Managers To Build Thriving TeamsWhen I became a manager, I set regular 1:1s with my team members because that’s what you’re supposed to do, right?
Robin Cussol·Jan 31, 20253 Stoic Quotes For Managers To Regain Agency In The Face Of Adversity“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face”.
Robin Cussol·Jan 29, 20251 Simple Trick For New Managers To Overcome The Energy Drain Of A Busy CalendarEver notice how back-to-back meetings leave you wiped out?
Robin Cussol·Jan 28, 2025The 7 Roles Managers Get To Play Every DayManaging people is the ultimate test of adaptability.
Robin Cussol·Jan 27, 20253 Key Challenges I Faced When Transitioning From Staff Engineer to a Managerial Role And What I’ve…As staff engineers go through the transition to manager, they need to realize they’ve accepted a new job.
Robin Cussol·Jan 26, 2025Inbox Zero Doesn’t Work: What Fire-Fighting Platform Teams Should Do InsteadA few years ago, we were constantly fire-fighting.
Robin Cussol·Jan 23, 2025The Truth About Decision-Making: Why Context And Trade-Offs Define Your Impact As A ManagerYou don’t have time to overthink every decision.
Robin Cussol·Jan 22, 2025Want your manager to advocate for you? Here’s a quick guide for them to get you promotedIf you want your manager to advocate for your promotion, give them the tools to make the case.