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
- The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo
- Resilient Management by Lara Hogan
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet
- Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh
- Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull
- How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen
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