World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)

Tired of debugging your manager's leadership style? Write a personal user manual to set clear boundaries and transform a frustrating dynamic into a strategic partnership.

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Addressing insecurity and ambition within manager and employee relationships

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Identifying crucial skills and mindset gaps for managers

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Adapting management styles to resolve employee communication misalignments

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Debugging human relationships in the tech industry

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