Welcome to the All-In Manager quick start course.

This course has one goal...

To help you become a better leader today. Not someday.

Starting today, you'll be getting one email a day for the next six days. These six emails contain six skills I teach leaders in the All-In Manager masterclass.

These exact skills have helped me get promoted from managing a tiny team to becoming a VP.

Now I teach these skills to managers all over the world.

But will these leadership 6 skills work for you?

Here's a dirty little secret.

Most of the leadership content online is written by "gurus" and "influencers" with little to no leadership experience.

I'm the opposite.

I've worked in the corporate world since 2004, leading teams since 2007, and coaching leaders for more than a decade.

I have one more unfair advantage that benefits you.

I have deep experience running Learning and Development departments. In fact I was the head of L&D for two companies before starting my business.

That means I know how to help you become a better leader, faster.

The six lessons you'll learn in the AIM quick start course will work for you because I've seen them work for 1000s of leaders.

If you want to become a better leader in 2024. These are the 6 skills you need to master:

Run engaging 1:1s with your direct reports
Build psychological safety on your team
Give and get feedback
Delegate effectively
Coach confidently
Lead remotely

🚨 Next steps🚨

The first lesson is already in your inbox.
The subject line says "[AIM]"

::Important note::

If you don't see your first lesson yet, its probably in your promotions folder. Drag it over to your inbox so Google and outlook don't make the same mistake again :)

I'll see you soon.

Ali

PS: Are you currently managing a team? Reply 'Y' or 'N'. I read and respond to every email.

It took me over 16 years and 2500 1:1s to discover the recipe for a great 1:1.

Today I'm sharing that recipe with you.

But first...what exactly is a 1:1 and why do you need it?

Let me tell you what a 1:1 isn't.

❌ A 1:1 isn't a weekly status update.

✅ A 1:1 is a meeting between you and your employee to increase performance and build a better relationship.

If you're not doing regular 1:1s, you're going to struggle building a trusting relationship with your employees.

...And if you don't have a trusting relationship, nothing else matters.

That's why the first leadership skill you need to master is running great 1:1s.

What's the formula for a great 1:1?

Having done more than 2500 1:1s, I've discovered what makes a great 1:1. I call it the 3F recipe.

1. The first ingredient is frequency. Great 1:1s are frequent 1:1s. The best leaders try to meet weekly.
2. The second ingredient is format. Great 1:1s follow a consistent meeting format. This format keeps your 1:1 organized and your employees engaged.
3. The third ingredient is focus. Great 1:1s always focus on the direct report. Whatever your direct report wants to talk about becomes the focus of the 1:1.

Lets talk tactics

• Don't start the 1:1 with work. Build a micro-moment of connection first.
• Encourage your team to bring their topics to the 1:1. This gives them a voice and shows you value their input. A shared agenda like a google doc is a game changer. (Want to see an example of a 1:1 agenda? Reply back and I'll send it to you)
• Instead of talking all the time. Learn to listen more and ask lots of questions. (Want a list of 24 coaching questions? Reply back and I'll send them to you)
• Praise your people. When you praise employees in the 1:1. Your employees are 4X less likely to dread their 1:1 (Research from HUMU)
• Show up prepared to your 1:1 (Step-by-step guide)

Before you go, remember your 1:1 checklist:

• Aim for a weekly 1:1
• Show up prepared
• Ask more questions
• Start a shared agenda
• Praise your employees during the 1:1

Stay tuned for tomorrow's email on Psychological safety. I have a surprising leadership story for you :)

 Ali

PS: I'm curious. Are you doing weekly 1:1s? I read and reply to every email.