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Issue #007
The First Team Meeting: What to Say When No One Knows You Yet
You've been promoted into managing a team that already worked fine without you. What you say in the first 30 minutes will set a tone that lasts six months. Here's a word-for-word framework — and what to avoid entirely.
Apr 7, 2026
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Past issues
Issue #006
What nobody tells you about managing former peers
The hardest part isn't the authority. It's the friendship. A practical guide to navigating one of the most awkward transitions in management.
Issue #008
The Trust Equation Every New Manager Needs to Understand
Trust isn't built through personality — it's built through a repeatable pattern of behaviour. Here's the equation, and how to use it intentionally.
Issue #002
Your value completely changed
You used to be paid for what you could build. Now you're paid for what your team can build. That shift sounds obvious — but most new managers miss it for years.