Off the floor
The difficult transition from being a hands-on technical worker to becoming a manager.
Getting someone in
The question of when to bring in an external expert—like a builder, consultant, lawyer, or a cleaner.
Imposter Syndrome
Considering imposter syndrome as a natural and understandable growth curve.
Everyone assumes they are doing a good job
People generally assume they are doing a good job unless given feedback.
Don’t spend a dollar
Efficiency 101: a dollar spent that doesn't add value that a customer will value (and pay for) is a dollar wasted.
The lost art of shutting up
The rare skill of saying little and creating space—something many managers fail to do.

