New Manager Resources

In 2015, without any previous management expereince, I filled the role of Chief Design Officer at thoughtbot. Early on, I learned a lot of management lessons the hard way but quickly realized that there was a learning gap between the manager I was and the manager I wanted to be. I used these resources to understand how to be a better manager. When hearing someone is looking to get into management I typically offer up this list. Please note: this list hasn't been updated since about 2019.

Books

  • Making of a Manager by Julie Zhou
  • Resilient Management by Lara Hogan
  • Radical Candor
  • Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
  • Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose
  • Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
  • How Will You Measure Your Life?

Articles, Blogs, and Networks

Videos

Podcasts

Resources / Other