Venting vs needing help, unmet expectations, manager thrash

Back with another Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, answering three questions you've submitted over the past few weeks. 

In this AMA (first aired as a LinkedIn Live), I dive into three questions: 
- How do I know if my report is venting vs needing help?
- What do I do if a team member isn't meeting expectations?
- What was one of the hardest situations you've had to navigate as a people manager?

And if you have questions for AMAs, my upcoming Q&A sessions, or for future episodes, text the word MANAGER to (415) 234-5716

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