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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 10/02/2025

This is the key to making a successful transition from IC to management, right there.

Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 17/01/2025

I've been contacting CTOs and VPs all over Europe this month as part of my cold outreach process. Every single one so far is a man 🥲

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16/01/2025

this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...

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You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?

For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 15/01/2025

Just posted my first newsletter of the year! Aiming for posting twice per month in 2025. I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6910...

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🏃 Disagreeing With Your Manager & Chasing Endorphins

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Tom Creighton @tom.party · 13/01/2025

What are you insinuating, Notion Team

The subject line of an email from Notion that says “Work smarter this year”, I just got roasted

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 13/01/2025

I've seen an uptick of coaching collab requests as well - managers don't have time to people manage, so they turn to third-party practitioners.

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posts inspector @pippy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

when somebody suggests we put a meeting on the calendar

always sunny scene
"but who versus? who are we doing it versus?"

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 13/01/2025

💡 I’m focusing more on writing and sharing this year. My newsletter has always been the best outlet for that. The next issue will be sent this Wednesday— you should subscribe if you’re a manager looking to grow: www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter #management #leadership

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Newsletter

Moving to a managerial position is not easy. The 10x Manager newsletter will help you navigate your new reality, giving you the tools to convert daily struggles to substantial wins.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 10/01/2025

This one is for my #engineering managers and senior devs: Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.

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Gergely Orosz @gergely.pragmaticengineer.com · 09/01/2025

What happens if a company’s engineering team suddenly becomes a LOT more productive: more story points shipped, self-reported 20-50% productivity increases after using GenAI tools (that the company pays for.) No HC change. BUT Revenue stays FLAT despite all this What then?

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 10/01/2025

Loved this thread on transitioning from VP Product -> CPO, lots of points that are true regardless of function 👌

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Need job search help? The Job Hopper offers career and workplace advice, job searching tips, career tools, links to job training and apprenticeship programs, and news about the job market. thejobhopper.substack.com

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The Job Hopper | Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt | Substack

Career advice you can trust. Click to read The Job Hopper, by Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 08/01/2025

Lukewarm take, but if you're "protecting your energy" by avoiding workplace relationships, you're actually making your job harder and your career trickier to navigate. Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).

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a woman in a white shirt says these are real facts on netflix

Alt: a woman in a white shirt says these are real facts on netflix

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 07/01/2025

Here's a question for you. When reading an article in a newsletter: 1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety? 2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service? Do share!

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 06/01/2025

I got an ad like this from a real profile, though. It took me a while to understand that this is not addressed to me directly; it's a targeted ad. (esp. when my first glimpse was a mobile notification that didn't mention the sponsored bit)

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 06/01/2025

Are they the personality hire, or do they understand the intricate web of workplace relationships and decision-making dynamics in ways that you subconsciously avoid doing? 🤪

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a man says i 'm just saying with his hands up

Alt: a man says i 'm just saying with his hands up

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/01/2025

NotebookLM by Google is super useful for doing research, but it's so, so ugly. I can't get over it 😫 notebooklm.google.com

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 16/12/2024

I get that companies want to follow what Amazon does, but here's the thing: Most companies aren't Amazon.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 16/12/2024

Recruiters and hiring managers, check your candidate experience before being too quick to judge 👇

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 09/12/2024

Just sent my latest newsletter issue (gotta love Mailerlite) and it's all about influence without authority! I loved writing that one. Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter

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Newsletter

Moving to a managerial position is not easy. The 10x Manager newsletter will help you navigate your new reality, giving you the tools to convert daily struggles to substantial wins.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 06/12/2024

Very few people see the memes I upload to my Instagram account, but I chuckle at myself while making them so I'll take it. #mgmtSky #memes

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 05/12/2024

I've been following the subtle demonisation of office friendships through the zeitgeist, and I'm left wondering. I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 04/12/2024

Also: "One thing that I find comfort in when I’m struggling with burnout from mismatched values, is stepping back from the fight with the institution and finding ways to invest in my coworkers instead." 🙏🙏🙏

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 04/12/2024

Lots of gems in this presentation by Jenny Zhang👇 "If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally." phirephoenix.com/blog/2024-11...

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the values of work

In October I gave a talk at Monktoberfest in Portland, Maine, a small and intimate tech conference with a big impact in the industry. It’s quite unlike any other conference I’ve been to, which is expl...

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/12/2024

I'm really excited about this, and I hope it clarifies what I can do to support you in your management practice. You can book a free intro to learn more about Management Sprints: www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...

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Management Sprints

Management Sprints are focused coaching programs designed to help managers overcome underperformance, delegation, and feedback struggles. Gain clarity, actionable strategies, and confidence to lead ef...

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/12/2024

So, we will tackle these challenges together weekly, using readymade templates, homework, and check-in reminders to ensure you get the most value out of the whole thing. So you can be a better manager after a month.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/12/2024

"I don't know if moving to management is the best for me." "Every time I give feedback to my team, they get defensive and resistant." "I don't have enough time for both normal and management work!" "How do I tell this team member they underperform?" "I dread 1:1s with this particular person."

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/12/2024

Management Sprints are a mix of coaching, reflection exercises, practical assignments and support from, well, me. It's meant to help managers who struggle with the usual suspects:

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 03/12/2024

Trying something new, right before the year ends: introducing Management Sprints! This is perfect for the manager who tries to juggle everything and needs guidance, fast: www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...

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Management Sprints

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 02/12/2024

"But despite ostensibly giving others ownership, those people learn quickly the decisions are not their own. Their choices can and will be reversed at any time, probably at the last minute, and in ways that are hugely disruptive."

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 02/12/2024

"And so they talk a big game about trust and delegation, but it’s fake. They may even promote key lieutenants or bring in experienced executives."

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 02/12/2024

"Many founders, having achieved so much by driving everything personally, simply don’t wanna [delegate]. But rather than admitting the real reason (anxiety), they construct a narrative where their brilliance is irreplaceable."

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 02/12/2024

That is an essential read for founders. Founder mode versus manager mode is not a zero-sum game. medium.com/onebigthough...

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The Problem with Founders

Founders shouldn’t reject manager mode, they just need to learn how to do it right.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 02/12/2024

Oof! This was a hard (and essential) read. I found myself nodding a lot, both as a person who "propped [founders] up" and a person who now coaches managers for a living. I hate the false dichotomy implied in Graham's post.

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Félix López Luis 🇺🇦 @flopezluis.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

1st Rule of Every Manager "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" ―  George Bernard Shaw 2nd Rule of Every Manager “Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But since no one was listening, everything must be said again.” ― André Gide

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 28/11/2024

Great starter pack, I'd love to be a part of this! Recovering manager turning to learning & development to help new managers navigate the shift :)

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Gary Cookson @garycookson.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

My next book Making Hybrid Working Work is out on 3 January (pre-order from the link in the comments). Its a manifesto on how to help your organisation to thrive in the new world of work. See what Michelle Parry-Slater had to say when she kindly reviewed a copy for me. #MakingHybridWorkingWork

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 28/11/2024

I've yet to see a corporate wellness program worth the money. Spending that money on people or giving them extra time off will usually work better.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 28/11/2024

People complain about "hey" messages on Slack or Teams but my absolute nightmare is people messaging me "you there?" I utterly hate it.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 27/11/2024

By the way this is great for you if: 🤔 You're a new manager and have no idea how to tackle this. 🤔 You got some feedback from your team about your reviews being "vague" and "generic". 🤔 You have at least one underperforming team member, and you have no idea how to reflect that in their review.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 27/11/2024

All ready for my #performance #reviews webinar tonight! 💪 You can subscribe here 👉 lu.ma/c9jssgpc On a mission to eliminate AI-generated reviews this year-end 🫡

Picture of a desk with an iMac showcasing a performance reviews presentation in full screen. There’s an Envato light above, some plants and various office paraphernalia.

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Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀 @the10xmanager.academy · 26/11/2024

"My job as a manager is not to make my life easier" - THANK YOU.

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