Senior manager

Resources for senior managers on how to lead high performing teams (while also hitting your bottom line).
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-management-challenges-v3.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="key areas where leaders need to improve today" decoding="async" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-management-challenges-v3.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-management-challenges-v3-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-management-challenges-v3-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/5-management-challenges-v3-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />The 5 most common management challenges (according to direct reports)<img alt='Nicole Kahansky&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/88d9790f84e2f6ac67c3e4007af2003b?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/88d9790f84e2f6ac67c3e4007af2003b?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Nicole Kahansky
We talk about the importance of managers often.  In our recent report, The State of High Performing Teams in Tech,…
Mar 10, 2022
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/board-meeting-agenda-feature-v3.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="board meeting agenda template-feature" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/board-meeting-agenda-feature-v3.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/board-meeting-agenda-feature-v3-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/board-meeting-agenda-feature-v3-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/board-meeting-agenda-feature-v3-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />Founders: How to create a board meeting agenda that delivers value<img width="32" height="32" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Anita-C-headshot-150x150.png" class="avatar" alt="Anita Chauhan&#039;s avatar" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Anita-C-headshot-150x150.png 150w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Anita-C-headshot.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px" />Anita Chauhan
Leaders, did you know that simple planning and the use of a board meeting agenda can drastically improve the effectiveness…
Oct 20, 2021
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<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leadership-meeting-agenda-template.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="leadership team meeting agenda" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leadership-meeting-agenda-template.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leadership-meeting-agenda-template-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leadership-meeting-agenda-template-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/leadership-meeting-agenda-template-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />6 items for your leadership team meeting agenda<img alt='Brennan&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Brennan&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Brennan
A high-performing leadership team needs to be able to make 💯 business decisions quickly and efficiently. To do that, they…
Sep 9, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="lettuce pact" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact.jpg 2088w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact-768x589.jpg 768w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact-1536x1177.jpg 1536w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/lettuce-pact-2048x1569.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />The lettuce pact: The ultimate hack for giving difficult feedback<img alt='Brennan&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Brennan&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52bfd5809394369e63c5823459ee49cf?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Brennan
Every manager’s been in a situation when they need to give difficult feedback to an employee. It can be awkward.…
Aug 26, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-tips-to-help-your-sales-team-thrive-v3.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="10 tips to help your sales team thrive" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-tips-to-help-your-sales-team-thrive-v3.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-tips-to-help-your-sales-team-thrive-v3-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-tips-to-help-your-sales-team-thrive-v3-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10-tips-to-help-your-sales-team-thrive-v3-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />How sales managers can boost their team’s performance<img width="32" height="32" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/guest-post-template-1-150x150.png" class="avatar" alt="Guest Contributor&#039;s avatar" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/guest-post-template-1-150x150.png 150w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/guest-post-template-1.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px" />Guest Contributor
There are a lot of factors that play into the success of a sales team. Ultimately though, the sales manager…
Jun 22, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/skip-level-meeting-agenda-template.jpeg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="Skip level meeting agenda template" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/skip-level-meeting-agenda-template.jpeg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/skip-level-meeting-agenda-template-300x230.jpeg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/skip-level-meeting-agenda-template-1024x785.jpeg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/skip-level-meeting-agenda-template-768x589.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />4 skip-level meeting questions (and tips to fuel your next meeting!)<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
Skip-level meetings are often short and infrequent, but pack a punch in terms of impact on both senior management and…
Mar 5, 2021
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rachel-scott-unbounce.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="rachel scott leading in a crisis unbounce" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rachel-scott-unbounce.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rachel-scott-unbounce-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rachel-scott-unbounce-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rachel-scott-unbounce-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />Leading in a crisis: How Rachel Scott of Unbounce leads with a people-first approach<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
Rachel Scott, the Senior Marketing Manager at the landing page platform Unbounce recently shared how she’s been managing her team…
May 5, 2020
<img width="256" height="196" src="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Erin-Bury-Senior-Leadership.jpg" class="attachment-256x220 size-256x220 wp-post-image" alt="Erin bury quote on managing senior leaders" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Erin-Bury-Senior-Leadership.jpg 1044w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Erin-Bury-Senior-Leadership-300x230.jpg 300w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Erin-Bury-Senior-Leadership-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https://stage.hypercontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Erin-Bury-Senior-Leadership-768x589.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px" />Erin Bury, CEO and Co-Founder of Willful on managing a senior leadership team<img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo lazyload' height='32' width='32' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 32px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 32/32;' /><noscript><img alt='Hiba Amin&#039;s avatar' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f78d63367ae6899964916f0d865d0d83?s=64&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Hiba Amin
We recently caught up with Erin Bury, CEO and Co-Founder of Willful an online platform that makes it affordable and…
Feb 4, 2020
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