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Julie Zhuo is a technology executive, writer, and former Vice President of Product Design at Facebook. She is known for her leadership in design and management, and for sharing practical insights on building effective teams and organizations.
Known for: The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
Books by Julie Zhuo
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You
The Making of a Manager is a practical guide for new and experienced managers alike, offering insights drawn from Julie Zhuo’s own journey as a design leader at Facebook. The book explores how to build trust, give feedback, manage teams effectively, and grow into leadership with confidence and empathy. It provides real-world examples and actionable advice for anyone stepping into a management role.
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Defining Management
The first thing I learned as a manager was that management isn’t about giving orders—it’s about creating conditions for others to succeed. Early in my career, I used to define success by output: how many designs I personally completed, how fast I could turn around deliverables. When I became a manag...
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The First Three Months
Those first ninety days are pivotal—they set the foundation for the kind of manager you’ll become. When I stepped into management, I quickly realized people weren’t expecting me to have all the answers; they were watching to see if I could listen, learn, and earn their trust. In the beginning, your...
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About Julie Zhuo
Julie Zhuo is a technology executive, writer, and former Vice President of Product Design at Facebook. She is known for her leadership in design and management, and for sharing practical insights on building effective teams and organizations.
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