The Accidental People Leader
You wanted the job- and now realize it came with humans. Resources and real talk for accidental people leaders who want to get it right
Written by Lisa Friscia
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Dec 19, 2023
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9 min read
Helping leaders and people managers align strategy, talent and equity
May 26, 2026
6 min read
Plus: Tips on Communicating, Why Hiring Slows Down, My Favorite Cognitive Scientist and Things that are making me Happy Right Now
May 12, 2026
7 min read
Plus questions to help you launch an initiative, some articles, a discount code and my new paid subscription tier
Apr 28, 2026
Plus tips on starting an initiative, questions to ask your folks and building better teams
Apr 14, 2026
11 min read
Mar 31, 2026
This one's for the accidental people leader
Mar 17, 2026
4 min read
Why Manager Training Fails (And What Works Instead)...plus 1% solutions on succession planning and some resources on leading in a changing world.
Mar 3, 2026
10 min read
Feb 17, 2026
How Lent Offers a Lesson About Operationalizing Contribution
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