10 Tips for new managers
So, if you’ve recently been promoted, or maybe you’ve just volunteered for the ‘glorious’ title of ‘manager,’ then congrats!
You’ve just been handed the keys to a kingdom of emails, meetings, and, of course, people problems.
Naturally, you’re thinking: How do I not mess this up? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.
In this post, I’ll break down 15 essential tips you can start applying today to help you thrive as a first-time manager.
Let’s get into it!
Seven Unspoken Truths About Career Advancement in 2025
Hello, career climbers and corporate warriors! Today, we're peeling back the layers of the corporate onion. So yes, it’s okay to cry a little.
2025 is quickly approaching, and once you slip out of your fat Dracula outfit after Halloween and that “slutty Santa” costume at Christmas, you’ll face the reality of climbing the corporate ladder once again. So, let’s dive into the unspoken truths that may help you climb it faster, shall we?
How Small Favors Can Lead to Big Career Wins: Reciprocity Explained
Have you ever wondered why that annoying guy from consulting always gets the best projects, even though he can barely operate a laptop? Or why Karen from HR keeps getting promoted despite her incredible ability to make every conversation boring?
Well, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on the secret sauce of career advancement. In this case, it’s not about skills, qualifications, or even showing up on time. No, no, no. It’s all about mastering the art of reciprocity.
The power of giving due credit
In careers and business ventures, we all inevitably come across a choice: to share credit or to hold on to it. And as soon as we do, there's that little, paunchy devil on our shoulder telling us that taking it all—or most of it—for ourselves will get us ahead faster.
I'm here to tell you that you should grab that little devil, throw him in the toilet, and flush him down to where he belongs. Because he's full of crap.
Here, you will learn to harness the four powers of giving due credit to build your career quicker and make it more satisfying. You will also learn some practical techniques on how to become the grandmaster of credit-giving.
Escaping Horrible Bosses: Survival Guide
So, do you have a terrible boss? Let’s find out.
I’ll break down five archetypes of a Bad Boss and explain why each is dangerous for your career progression. I will do it in ascending order on the scale of being terrible. So, No. 5 will be the worst.
I will also give you some ideas on how to deal with each archetype and with a bad boss situation in general.
Let them drive: The 5 powers of delegation
If you want to do something right – do it yourself. A famous phrase, which hasn't aged a day in terms of its idiocy.
The truth is, you should delegate if you want to build a successful business or career. So, let me share some tricks on how to start delegating and how to maximize your benefits from it.
Whether you're an experienced executive of a big division or an aspiring manager of a small team, you may find something useful here.
The b-b-c test: Is it time to quit your job?
So, you’re not quite happy with your current job. You’ve been at it for a while, you feel a bit stuck, frustrated, and demotivated, and you’re thinking that it may be time to jump ship. But you’re not quite sure, because it’s scary, and because, despite all its flaws, your current job has some benefits.
If that’s you, then read on. I’ll give you a simple test to check if you do indeed need to change your job, or if you just need to change the way you approach it.
I will also tell you how to interpret the results. The test consists of three parts with three questions each. Nine simple questions in total. I call it the B-B-C Test.
How to Use ai in job interviews?
So, you're looking at all that AI fever going on and thinking: Huh, can it help me with getting a new job? More specifically, can it help me with nailing those pesky job interviews? Or, maybe, reduce the time spent on preparation, research and practice?
Well, yes it can! But AI can also completely derail your chances in the interviews, if used carelessly.
Should You Be Honest in Your Job?
Whether you’re a wide-eyed graduate or a grizzled corporate veteran, there is one dilemma that you will consistently come across: to speak the truth or to lie. It can be about your performance, your mistakes, your views on corporate policies, and so on. The list is endless. And so are the temptations to lie.
I will go through some of those temptations and prove that they are, surprise, lying to you. I will also give you five ways in which speaking the truth is a much better strategy for your long-term career.
The job you hate is an opportunity
Today, we’re diving into a painful yet important topic that most of us have experienced: Hating your job.
We’re talking about those soul-sucking, spirit-crushing, "Oh God, why me?!" kinds of jobs. But fear not—this isn't just a venting session. Instead, I’m going to share three practical strategies for making the most out of the job you despise.
You’ll learn how to squeeze those rotten lemons just right to make punchy lemonade and realize that your terrible job isn’t a prison. It's your Training Ground, your Lab, and your Bank.