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Welcome back to Dear EverMore! This episode is an extension from our recent conversation on our predictions for the future of work — not some distant vision, but the shifts happening right now and what we see coming next.
In this episode, our founders Kelsey + Courtney talk about the future role of the manager — and why we believe the traditional manager role is way too bloated and needs to evolve.
Join the EverMore free beta to take control + own your career story!
How we see the role of the manager + work changing:
- Career guides instead of the traditional manager — self-organizing teams are changing how work gets done. We're seeing a shift toward official roles for mentors, career navigation, feedback, and being a sounding board instead of one person doing it all.
- Gentle parents begets the gentle manager — managers want to be there for their teams and help them avoid what they went through. The Millennial generation seems to be breaking patterns at work, at home, and also in society (and we’re here for it).
- Transparency in promotion cases — most companies don't offer this (it's VERY rare), but it's critical for growth. EverMore as a tool can help you (or your team, if you’re a manager) build your own promotion case and track your progress even when your company doesn't.
- Building your own User Manual — share what works best for you with colleagues, your manager, employees you manage, or when getting hired. Help people know how to show up with you.
Resources we shared:
- (article) The Future is Already Unfolding: How Work and Society Evolve by 2030
- (article) A Manager's Guide: To Coach or Not to Coach
- (article) The Little Lies That Keep Work Unfair
- (app) EverMore as your Career Companion
If you're looking to take ownership of your career, navigate a transition, or want to be a better leader, EverMore is a space built for reflection, growth, and career storytelling. While we're in our early beta, we'd love to have you try it out and invite others with your very own referral link 💚
Send a text
Have a burning question you'd like answered on the pod? We'd love to give you advice! Submit your anonymous question.
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By EverMore SoWelcome back to Dear EverMore! This episode is an extension from our recent conversation on our predictions for the future of work — not some distant vision, but the shifts happening right now and what we see coming next.
In this episode, our founders Kelsey + Courtney talk about the future role of the manager — and why we believe the traditional manager role is way too bloated and needs to evolve.
Join the EverMore free beta to take control + own your career story!
How we see the role of the manager + work changing:
- Career guides instead of the traditional manager — self-organizing teams are changing how work gets done. We're seeing a shift toward official roles for mentors, career navigation, feedback, and being a sounding board instead of one person doing it all.
- Gentle parents begets the gentle manager — managers want to be there for their teams and help them avoid what they went through. The Millennial generation seems to be breaking patterns at work, at home, and also in society (and we’re here for it).
- Transparency in promotion cases — most companies don't offer this (it's VERY rare), but it's critical for growth. EverMore as a tool can help you (or your team, if you’re a manager) build your own promotion case and track your progress even when your company doesn't.
- Building your own User Manual — share what works best for you with colleagues, your manager, employees you manage, or when getting hired. Help people know how to show up with you.
Resources we shared:
- (article) The Future is Already Unfolding: How Work and Society Evolve by 2030
- (article) A Manager's Guide: To Coach or Not to Coach
- (article) The Little Lies That Keep Work Unfair
- (app) EverMore as your Career Companion
If you're looking to take ownership of your career, navigate a transition, or want to be a better leader, EverMore is a space built for reflection, growth, and career storytelling. While we're in our early beta, we'd love to have you try it out and invite others with your very own referral link 💚
Send a text
Have a burning question you'd like answered on the pod? We'd love to give you advice! Submit your anonymous question.