We’re back with another issue of the #bestmanagerever newsletter, bringing you everything you need to level-up and lead the highest-performing teams possible.

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Let’s dive in 👇

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Read this:

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You have an employee on your team who is delivering subpar work despite being capable of doing the opposite, but instead of being open with your feedback, you choose to pick up their slack yourself to close the gap.

If you winced a little as you read that, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Giving honest critical feedback is one of the biggest mental hurdles faced by leaders everywhere. It’s also one of the biggest difference makers in a team’s success.

‍If you’ve ever been hesitant (or even afraid) to deliver constructive feedback, read this.

Watch this:

Have you ever changed somebody’s life? Without ever meeting you, Drew Dudley would argue that the answer to that question is a booming YES.

If you think your leadership has never made an impact, watch this.

Check this out:

Office ping-pong tables have taken their fair share of heat in company culture discourse, but one thing those ping-pong tables provided that is harder than ever to come by: in-person, face-to-face connection. Now, we would never suggest you buy your employees ping-pong tables for their home offices, but we will encourage you to find ways to facilitate in-person connection between members of your team.

If you’re looking for ways to satisfy your employees’ hunger for personal connection, check this out.

Try this:

Let’s use our imaginations for a moment, shall we? Picture yourself on a train with your team on your way to visit some ancient ruins. Only before you arrive, you’re tipped off to another passenger’s plans to commit a murder. Can your team work together well enough to stop the crime from happening? Only one way to find out.

‍If you want an unforgettable experience with your team, try this.

Get this:

Productivity tools may be a dime a dozen, but that doesn’t mean finding one that actually works for you is easy. 

‍If your to-do list rarely turns into a done-list, get this.

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Oh, and don’t forget this.

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See you 'round the 🔥 ,

Campfire

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