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Russ Laraway is a leadership expert and former executive at Google, Twitter, and Qualtrics. He co-founded Radical Candor with Kim Scott and has dedicated his career to developing better managers through evidence-based leadership practices.
Known for: When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think
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When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think
In this practical management guide, Russ Laraway distills decades of leadership experience into a simple framework for helping employees thrive. Drawing on his time at Google, Twitter, and Qualtrics, Laraway introduces a model built around clear direction, coaching, and career development. The book provides actionable tools for managers to align team goals, foster engagement, and drive performance by focusing on employee success as the foundation of organizational success.
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The Manager’s Dilemma
Most managers enter their roles believing they must control outcomes—plan, oversee, and direct every step of the way. This mindset, while common, creates dysfunction. In my experience, at Google and Twitter, I saw countless managers fall into the trap of doing the work for their employees instead of...
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Defining Great Management
Great management, in reality, is simpler than most think. Through decades of experience and rigorous study, I’ve distilled effective leadership down to three measurable responsibilities: setting direction, coaching, and developing careers. My goal was to build an evidence-based framework that any ma...
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About Russ Laraway
Russ Laraway is a leadership expert and former executive at Google, Twitter, and Qualtrics. He co-founded Radical Candor with Kim Scott and has dedicated his career to developing better managers through evidence-based leadership practices.
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