CNN once called Molly Fletcher “the female Jerry Maguire” due to the fact that she recruited and represented hundreds of sport’s biggest names as their agent. She’s been featured by ESPN, Fast Company, Forbes, and Sports Illustrated. She’s the author of five books, including A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating and The Business of Being the…
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By Allison St. John, Lead Virtual Facilitator at Abilitie Co-Founder, The Remote Leader Project Remote work. Just saying it elicits dozens of idealized perks both employees and employers dream of. Yet, it comes with challenges and shadows that threaten vital human connection that most managers are unprepared to face. For organizations, remote work means talent…
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It was my first job out of graduate school and I was working for a well-known company that allowed my mother to boast of her successful daughter. Meanwhile, I was working 60-80 hour weeks fielding the requests of four different managers and product areas, and giving it my all with very little feedback one way…
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Note: This is the first of a new kind of blog post we’re trying out — Margin Notes. Margin Notes are quick snippets to get your (and our!) mental energy percolating. Fewer than 250 words, stimulating, sometimes controversial. Enjoy! As early as 2011, experts were concerned and excited by hyperspecialization in the 21st Century. The…
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Clarity in leadership is an essential aspect of modern management. It is also not something that comes naturally to everyone—luckily, it is something that can be learned! With enough work and a careful approach, anyone can improve their ability to manage with clarity. Why it Matters Communicating clearly with the people you manage should be…
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