Practical Resources for People Who Want to Lead Better.

These free resources are designed to help you turn leadership ideas into practical action. Each printable PDF is two pages and includes a guide and a worksheet or action plan. No email signup is required.

1. The Better Workplace Checklist

Reflect on communication, trust, accountability, and employee development. Includes a worksheet for choosing one improvement.

Download: The Better Workplace Checklist (PDF)

 

2. 10 Coaching Questions for Managers

Help employees think through challenges, compare options, and agree on a next step. Includes a coaching practice worksheet.

Download: 10 Coaching Questions for Managers (PDF)

 

3. A Guide to Difficult Conversations

Prepare the facts, listen respectfully, clarify expectations, and agree on follow-through. Includes a conversation planning worksheet.

Download: A Guide to Difficult Conversations (PDF)

 

4. The Weekly Team Check-In

Use a 30-minute agenda to clarify priorities, address obstacles, and record commitments. Includes a reusable meeting record.

Download: The Weekly Team Check-In (PDF)

 

5. Your First 30 Days as a Supervisor

A week-by-week plan for listening, setting expectations, building routines, and requesting feedback. Includes a first-month planning worksheet.

Download: Your First 30 Days as a Supervisor (PDF)

 

6. Leadership Lessons Discussion Guide

Use a leadership infographic to start a thoughtful team discussion and choose an action to try. Includes a discussion and action record.

Download: Leadership Lessons Discussion Guide (PDF)

 

Keep learning and put it into practice

Explore The Better Workplace and follow my leadership lessons on LinkedIn. You are welcome to use these resources for personal learning and internal team discussions with attribution.

Interested in bringing these conversations to your team? Contact Dr. Paul Gerhardt about leadership workshops.