Manager Tools

The Black Widow Mistake - Part 1

In this episode of Executive Tools, Mark introduces the concept of the "Black Widow Mistake," a phenomenon where mid-level executives focus too much on internal development and neglect the importance of expanding their knowledge and network externally as they advance in their careers. This mistake, named after the Blac...

See One, Do One, Teach One

The Four Hidden Dangers of Not Delegating - Part 2

In this episode of Manager Tools, Sarah and Mark discuss the hidden dangers of not delegating tasks to subordinates. They emphasize that failing to delegate reduces trust, hinders employee development, and overloads managers, potentially leading to career setbacks. They debunk the myth of "protecting" employees by not ...

The Four Hidden Dangers of Not Delegating - Part 1

In this episode of Manager Tools, Sarah and Mark discuss the critical importance of delegation in management, highlighting it as the "silent fourth part" of the Manager Tools trinity. They address common excuses for not delegating and switch to a more direct approach, outlining the dangers of insufficient delegation, i...

Proactive Reporting And The Bricklayer - Part 2

Proactive Reporting And The Bricklayer

How To Go On Vacation - Part 2 - HOF 2025

How To Go On Vacation - Part 1 - HOF 2025

20th Anniversary Cast

Building Your Bench - Chapter 1 - Part 2

Building Your Bench - Chapter 1 - Part 1

HR May Not Be Your Friend - Part 2

HR May Not Be Your Friend - Part 1

The World's Best Feedback Organization

Everybody Has Too Much Work To Do! - Part 2

In this episode of Manager Tools, Kate and Sarah discuss how managers can help their teams deal with feeling overworked. They argue that "too much work" is by design, a necessary component for organizational growth and individual development. The hosts advise managers to communicate openly about workloads, delegate tas...

Everybody Has Too Much Work To Do! - Part 1

In this episode of Manager Tools, Kate and Sarah discuss the common complaint that everyone has too much work to do, exploring why this feeling is so prevalent and what managers can do to help their teams. They argue that organizations are inherently designed to have more work than can be realistically accomplished, an...

The Hidden Purpose Of Interviewing - External Validation - Part 2

The Hidden Purpose Of Interviewing - External Validation - Part 1

Working Hard - Chapter One - The Myth And The Basics - Part 2

Working Hard - Chapter One - The Myth And The Basics - Part 1