Skills 360 – Managing Up 2: How to Manag...

<p>Learn English for project managers in this lesson on dealing with conflicts with subcontractors.</p> >>> The post <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2025/11/16/bep-419-english-for-project-managing-conflict-with-contractors-2/">BEP 419 – English for Projects: Managing ... Show More

<p>Learn English for project management in this lesson on dealing with conflict with subcontractors.</p> >>> The post <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2025/11/06/bep-418-english-for-projects-managing-conflict-with-contractors-1/">BEP 418 – English for Projects: Managi ... Show More

<p>Learn how to use a persuasive approach in business.</p> >>> The post <a href="https://www.businessenglishpod.com/2025/10/12/skills-360-developing-a-persuasive-approach-2/">Skills 360 – Developing a Persuasive Approach (2)</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.businessengl ... Show More

Julie Zhuo was Facebook’s first intern, and she became a manager there in her mid-twenties. Those early years as a manager at the company—now named Meta—were tough. She says she often felt like she was in over her head and she made a lot of mistakes. But Zhuo did eventually learn ... Show More

<p>Have you been languishing in the same role at work, frustrated that you haven't been promoted to a higher position with more pay and different responsibilities?</p><p>My guest can help you level up in your career. His name is Randy Ornstein, and he's the author of <a href="htt ... Show More

There are no simple answers for the tough decisions that managers face. Harvard Business School professor Joe Badaracco says that hard and fast rules only go so far in these sorts of situations. In this episode, he explains how to approach what he calls “gray-area decisions.” Fir ... Show More

Do you have what it takes to be a manager? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Ellen Van Oosten, a professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. They talk through what to do when you’ve been tapped for a managerial role bu ... Show More

<p>I’m in the process of writing my second book on what it means to be a modern manager. The process of writing this book included interviewing dozens of people about their great manager in search of themes, practices and habits from the best managers. Instead of talking to the m ... Show More

Do you fear speaking frankly with your supervisor? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Liz Kislik, a management consultant and executive coach. They talk through what to do when your boss micromanages your output, you want to set boundaries for better work-life ... Show More

If you’ve invested in someone you manage, it’s natural to feel hurt when that person tells you they’re leaving—especially if they’re a strong contributor. In this episode, three HBR leaders join managers drawn from the Women at Work audience to share their experiences losing team ... Show More

One of the most important skills to cultivate as a leader is being able to effectively give + receive feedback. Today Natalie is sharing her exact “ACTIVE” framework to help you master the art of feedback so you can cultivate an amazing culture of authenticity + candor on your te ... Show More

He’s moving up a level to take on a new leadership role at his company. Now he’s managing other managers for the first time and realizing that it’s a big leap to go from managing individual contributors to managing other managers. Host Muriel Wilkins helps this leader understand ... Show More

Do you have a difficult subordinate who needs coaching? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Melvin Smith, a professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. They talk through what to do when your new employee is slacking off, ... Show More