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CONQUER YOUR FEARS |
Researchers believe that up to 70% of people have suffered from impostor syndrome at one point or another. Victims of this syndrome often feel like frauds -- despite being smart, skilled, and capable professionals. If you live in fear of being "found out,” you probably suffer from impostor syndrome. These 11 tips will help you curb these feelings in a healthy, proactive way.
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Becoming a first-time manager isn’t easy -- it can even feel lonely at times -- but it’s extremely rewarding when done right. You want to to impress your boss while also showing your direct reports that they can trust you and hold you accountable for their careers. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed, know that you can lean on like-minded professionals for support. This article shares insights from seven new managers who have been in their first management role for a year or less.
Read the full articleWhen I became a manager, I thought that I needed to have all the answers and be able to solve all issues — a sort of hero, if you will. That’s when impostor syndrome can set in. It took a while to understand that there are a lot of grey areas and it’s okay not to have all those answers by myself. Fortunately, there are a lot of great resources at my disposal such as my peers, my manager, and management training, that I rely on more heavily now than I did at the beginning of my time as a manager.
Bill Goodrich
Tech Lead, Engineering
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BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING |
“I knew that as I continued on this career trajectory of mine, speaking in front of people would become par for the course. One slight hiccup: Public speaking didn’t come naturally to me -- and it showed.” Discover why HubSpot CMO, Kipp Bodnar, turned to improv classes to hone his public speaking skills and become more confident.
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Whether you've gotten up in front of a crowd 100 times or are about to encounter your first public speaking opportunity, the entire process can feel pretty overwhelming. In fact, a whopping 75% of the population has some level of anxiety regarding public speaking. These 10 science-backed tips will help you overcome fear and be more confident with your public speaking.
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DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS |
Great leaders don't seek attention; they find pride in helping others succeed. They aren't all-knowing; they use their resources to turn ideas into executable plans. And they don't take all the credit; the best leaders are humble, self aware, and shoulder a little more share of the blame and a little less share of the credit.
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You may find your definition of leadership has to change when you're entering a management role for the first time. Here are a few helpful recommendations for entering a management role for the first time. From finding your leadership style to learning how to navigate a working relationship, these tips are meant to help you get off on the right foot.
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We recently compiled the questions marketers miss the most from our Inbound Marketing Certification test and categorized the sections that prove to be most difficult. One discovery was that 24% of marketing teams find training to be a top challenge for their team. Read the full report to discover what over 13,000 inbound marketers around the world are having the most trouble with.
Read The Full ReportWhen I think back at my own career -- the most valuable lessons were learned in action. By working through real problems or opportunities you get out of generalizations and into something more lasting. That said, formal training gives you the framework to better navigate those situations. So the ideal learning environment is one that is rich in training, but also intentionally creates experiences designed to stretch employees.
Meghan Keaney Anderson
VP of Marketing
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LEARN HOW TO GIVE GREAT FEEDBACK |
Radical Candor is a combination of caring personally and challenging directly. This is a concept that extends beyond the boss-employee relationship -- it has an opportunity to influence how we all communicate and offer feedback to each other.
Read the Full Article“Impromptu feedback is the most important thing that managers do for the people who work for them ... but it’s really, really hard to do it. That’s why I call it ‘radical candor’, because it’s so rare that it happens.”
Kim Scott
Author, Radical Candor
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EMPOWER AND ENABLE YOUR TEAM |
Time management is one of the hardest parts of a manager's job. It's difficult to balance your own output and the needs of your team, and finding this balance has a lot to do with prioritization. So, how do effective managers manage their time? This article shares some top tips for time management and productivity from great managers.
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Someone who has high emotional intelligence is able to recognize and monitor their own and others' feelings and emotions, to engage with and navigate them, and then to use that emotional information to guide their own thinking and action. Developing this skill will help you uncover the emotional pieces that are missing from what a person actually says out loud so you can use that information in an effective way.
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Great mentors make themselves available to support and advise someone when they need it. They are trusted advisors, delivering support in a way that makes sense to the mentee, and always keeping the mentee's best interests in mind. Read the full article to learn what it means to be someone's mentor, plus tips on how to stand out in the role.
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Most management skills are best learned on the job. You're going to make mistakes. Embrace them and learn from them. And if you need a little guidance, check out the five key things HubSpot’s VP of Marketing wishes she knew before becoming a manager.
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NEVER STOP LEARNING |
Check out these suggested books if you want to get a leg up on developing your leadership and management skills.
By Michael Watkins - From mental preparation to early wins, this book will walk you through your first 90 days as a new manager and help you get up to speed faster and smarter.
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By Beverly Kaye and Julie Winkle Giulioni - Frequent, career-related conversations help increase employee self-awareness. This book will show you how employees can own their careers and develop themselves.
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By Simon Sinek - Trust and cooperation are essential to our success and fulfillment. This books explains how leaders can intentionally create a culture of hard work and loyalty.
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