Mike Ihbe
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  • Intro
  • How I lead
    • Team values
    • Run 1-1s
    • Drive ownership
    • Hire
  • Playbooks
    • Onboard a new hire
    • Give negative feedback
  • Explanation
  • References
    • Motivation
    • Trust and accountability
    • Conflict and feedback
    • Delivery and estimation
    • Org design and culture
    • Decisions and judgment

Playbooks

What to do in specific situations, step by step.

When Playbook
A new person starts Monday Onboard a new hire
You need to tell someone something they won't like Give negative feedback

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