How a user manual will transform your team

Personal user manuals are simple documents that make what's usually hidden about how we work, completely transparent. Think of them as an "operating guide" for working with you – covering everything from how you like to receive feedback to when you do your best thinking. For leaders who want their teams to hit the ground running and avoid those frustrating miscommunications that slow everything down, user manuals are game-changers.

They help everyone understand each other's working styles, communication preferences, and what makes each person tick, while also forcing you to get crystal clear on your own needs and expectations. Instead of spending weeks figuring out that your new hire needs detailed context before jumping into tasks, or that your star performer shuts down when given feedback in team meetings, you know this upfront.

The result? Faster onboarding, fewer misunderstandings, stronger trust, and teams that actually enjoy working together while delivering exceptional results. When everyone knows how to bring out the best in each other, productivity soars and those high-stakes projects become collaborative wins rather than stress-filled scrambles.