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Corporate Jiu Jitsu: How To Turn Your Boss' Strength Into Your Leverage

Dec 22, 2025

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8 min read

Corporate Jiu Jitsu: How To Turn Your Boss' Strength Into Your Leverage

Your boss has more authority. But you have more information. Here's how to turn that asymmetry into influence...

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
How Top Managers Never Get Shortchanged in Their Performance Reviews

Nov 23, 2025

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7 min read

How Top Managers Never Get Shortchanged in Their Performance Reviews

These tactics work for anyone writing a performance review, not just managers. Here are 7 tips top performers use to advocate for themselves...

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
The Internal Influencer: How to Advance Your Goals Within a Big Company

Sep 14, 2025

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7 min read

The Internal Influencer: How to Advance Your Goals Within a Big Company

You know your work could drive massive value for the organization. You have the data, the vision, and the plan. But you can't get organizational support.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
How to Drive Change When Your Leadership Is Scared to Take Risks

Aug 10, 2025

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10 min read

How to Drive Change When Your Leadership Is Scared to Take Risks

"We've always done it that way." The six words that have killed more good ideas than bad markets, weak execution, and tough competition combined.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
How to Onboard Yourself: The Personal Success Guide for New Managers

Jun 28, 2025

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8 min read

How to Onboard Yourself: The Personal Success Guide for New Managers

Don't wait for HR. Here's how smart managers take control of their first 90 days and accelerate their impact.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
Master the Art of Managing Up: 7 Game-Changing Strategies for Leaders

May 29, 2024

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11 min read

Master the Art of Managing Up: 7 Game-Changing Strategies for Leaders

Identify your boss' leadership archetype and adjust your tactics to speak their love language.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
How Can You Help Your Team Avoid Layoffs?

Feb 15, 2024

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5 min read

How Can You Help Your Team Avoid Layoffs?

10 foolproof rules to make your team bulletproof.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
Your Manager's Dirty Little Secret: They Want You To Manage Them

Sep 7, 2023

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8 min read

Your Manager's Dirty Little Secret: They Want You To Manage Them

Learn how to master the delicate dance of managing up.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
How To Synthesize The State Of Your Team and Inspire Confidence

Aug 3, 2023

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7 min read

How To Synthesize The State Of Your Team and Inspire Confidence

What your manager really wants to know when they ask how things are going.

Dave Kline
Dave Kline
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