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Jan 2023
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The New Manager Manual: How to Get on Yo...

The Wall Street Journal
About this episode

Did you get a new boss for the new year? With turnover still high, and many people seeking out new jobs, it’s not uncommon to walk into work and find out a new person is leading your team. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter tells us about the challenges these new bosses face, and why some are struggling. Then, teamwork doctor Liane Davey gives us the tips to figuring out what makes your new boss tick, and how you can help them while also helping yourself get on their good side. 


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Further Reading: 

The War to Define What Work Looks Like 

What ‘Get Into a Fistfight’ and Bosses’ Other New Year’s Resolutions Mean for You 

The Workplace Report 

Careers Newsletter 

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