Resources for top managers

Learn from managers who have been there and done it before who share their advice and top tips for high-performance teams.

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Top 13 AI Note Taking Tools for Busy Managers [2024]

We did the research so you don't have to. Our curated list of the best AI note taking tool is broken down by use cases. Pros, Cons, and pricing details included!
Melissa Malec
September 2, 2024
7 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Huw Bevan on Building High-Performance Teams and Effective Leadership

Welcome back to our interview series, “Grown, not Born”, where we speak to remarkable leaders, gaining insight into their journeys and personal experiences with management. Huw Bevan is an experienced strategy and operations leader, working in scale-ups and start-ups. He is passionate about building high-performance teams and scaling fast-growing companies. Currently, Huw is working as a fractional COO and advisor.
Sarah Touzani
August 6, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Vinay Sharma's Guide to Effective Management in Tech

Welcome back to our series, “Grown not Born”, where we interview remarkable leaders and managers, gaining insight into their journeys and personal experiences with management. In this instalment, we met with Vinay Sharma, a leader in the tech industry, and an experienced manager. Vinay is currently the head of IT at Onto and the co-founder of CreatorStock.
Sarah Touzani
July 23, 2024
5 minute read
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Top 7 Meeting Agenda Software [For 1:1s that Make an Impact]

Find the meeting agenda software best suited to your team's needs. Pros, cons, and user reviews included!
Melissa Malec
August 26, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Andreea Gherman on Mastering Team Dynamics

In the latest instalment of our “Grown, not Born” interview series, we sat down with Andreea Gherman. This series provides insight into the journeys of remarkable leaders and their personal experiences with management. Andreea Gherman is a Senior Director Manager at Moody’s, where she leads the engineering team that was formerly a part of PassFort, a company now acquired by Moody’s. Before joining Passfort, Andreea worked as a software engineer at Google, Amazon and Signac. She has an extensive background in managing teams, leveraging the time spent at these leading tech firms. Andreea shared her insights into successful team management in an interview with our founder, Sarah Touzani.
Sarah Touzani
July 10, 2024
5 minute read
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Top 4 Leadership Development Software for Effective Managers

Find the leadership development software best suited to your managers' development needs. Pros, cons, and user reviews included!
Melissa Malec
August 26, 2024
5 minute read
Grown, Not Born

Grown, Not Born: Jonny Slater on Leadership Lessons from the Startup Trenches

In this installment of our "Grown, Not Born" series, we sit down with Jonny Slater, a serial Founder, Mentor, and Angel Investor now dedicated to guiding emerging startups. Jonny opens up about his transition from an autonomous entrepreneur to a responsible manager, sharing candid insights on the initial struggles, the importance of leading by example, and the critical role of personal wellbeing in effective leadership. Discover Jonny’s practical advice on building a results-focused team, maintaining strong relationships in remote settings, and navigating the challenges of balancing individual and team needs.
Sarah Touzani
May 14, 2024
5 minute read
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Grown, Not Born: Andy Davis' Journey from Self-Taught Entrepreneur to Inspirational Leader

Andy Davis, is an angel investor and Co-Founder of 10x10 and ex-Director of Backstage Capital London. The 10x10 group of black founders has recently launched the 10x10 Fund, committed to investing in Black founders. Andy is spearheading efforts to make European investing more diverse and inclusive by raising awareness of underrepresentation, and providing financial, strategic, and networking support to Black founders. He sat down with us to talk about his experiences running startups and managing people.
Sarah Touzani
April 23, 2024
5 minute read
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Grown, Not Born: Insights from a Remote Management Veteran, Laurent Parenteau

In this installment of our "Grown not born" series, we sit down with Laurent Parenteau to discuss his journey into a managerial role and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. As a seasoned remote manager and mentor, Laurent shares his insights on navigating the challenges of remote work, prioritizing tasks, fostering team alignment, and addressing burnout. Join us as we delve into the world of leadership with Laurent Parenteau.
Sarah Touzani
April 10, 2024
5 minute read