Boundless for New Leaders

Managers get promoted because they’re good at their job. They’re reliable, capable, and trusted to deliver. Their performance earns credibility, and people depend on them when things matter. Then they get promoted—and everything changes. The first 30, 60, 90 days as a manager mark a real shift. Success is no longer measured by what you personally produce, but by how your team performs, communicates, and responds to pressure. Your role expands from execution to leadership, often without much...

Change management has always been part of a manager’s job. What’s different now is how personal change feels — and how much leadership it requires to guide people through it well. Change doesn’t feel heavier because people are fragile or unwilling to adapt. It feels heavier because most employees are already carrying uncertainty about their role, their future, and what success even looks like anymore. When that’s the emotional backdrop, even well-designed change can land as something deeply...

Why the best teams feel lighter Slack didn’t win because it added more features. It won because it removed friction. It made communication clearer. Faster. More human. It reduced the invisible drag that slows teams down. Great managers do the same thing. They don’t just push people harder. They design environments that feel easier to move in. That’s why some teams feel energized while others feel exhausting — even when the workload is similar. The difference isn’t effort. It’s friction. This...

Welcome to this week’s Boundless newsletter! This week, we're focusing on essential leadership dynamics that can significantly impact your team's performance and your own career trajectory. Whether you're wrestling with internal team dynamics, looking to elevate your team's caliber, or seeking to understand your role better, we've got you covered. Here’s what’s inside: Understanding and Managing the "Office Workhorse" Phenomenon: Insights for Midlevel Managers - Learn to recognize and support...