Business, Careers & Money

Effective Management

Recommendations from Sid Pandiya, CEO of Kona

Sid Pandiya is the co-founder and CEO of Kona. Kona is like a copilot for remote managers, helping people more effectively manage their teams. Customers include MasterClass, Canva, Aircall, Greenhouse, Vonage, GoodRx, Thrasio, and more.
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Book

Radical Candor

Radical Candor

Kim Scott

Radical Candor taught me how to have difficult feedback conversations easily, and has made my work life 100x better! In the book, Kim Scott, a former Google and Apple executive, argues that the best leaders are those who can be both kind and honest with their team members. She provides a framework for how to do this in a way that is constructive and productive.

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Podcast

Imperfect Leaders

Imperfect Leaders

Jeffrey Cohn

In this podcast, Jeffrey Cohn presents interviews with leaders who open up about mistakes they've made and their own flaws. I appreciate how it's much more real and not doctored. The range of leaders interviewed is extensive, from organizations like ESPN, the United States Navy, and Sequoia Capital.

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Film

Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso

Comedy-Drama Series

The Ted Lasso series follows an American college football coach who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience with the sport. The show follows Ted as he tries to win over his skeptical players and fans. Beyond being a feel-good watch, it's a valuable resource for learning effective management skills. Ted is a positive, optimistic leader who is always willing to help his team members. He highlights the skills of great communicator who is able to build trust and rapport.

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