Writing on the craft of management.
Essays and field reports from the work of turning CliftonStrengths into daily management practice. New notes land here as they are written.
- Strengths-Based ManagementApr 10, 2026
Redefining Growth
A manager's guide to retention and development that moves past the promotion ladder and into the six directions of growth your team actually wants.
Mark Nwokedi10 min read - Manager CraftApr 10, 2026
Setting Clear Expectations
A practical framework for managers who want their reports to know exactly what good looks like across role, performance, behavior, growth, and relationships.
Mark Nwokedi9 min read - Strengths-Based ManagementApr 10, 2026
The Strengths-Based Conversation Guide
A four-phase framework for managers who want to run 1-on-1s that start from what their reports do best and turn that into the next week of work.
Mark Nwokedi10 min read - Manager CraftApr 10, 2026
When Things Go Wrong
A manager's guide to navigating difficult employee situations, from the first warning signs through diagnosis, the hard conversation, repositioning, and separation.
Mark Nwokedi14 min read