r/managers is a subreddit with 293k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses manager, struggling, management, employee, and situation, and they frequently recommend/review podcast recommendations, pm software, and tech stack.
A subreddit dedicated to discussions about being a manager, supervisor, boss, or business owner.
Popular Themes in r/managers
#1
Advice Requests
: "How would you handle a restructuring where your responsibilities increase, your organizational position becomes less clear, and your trust in leadership is damaged?"
23 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I need to vent… if you are well over the age of retirement- PLZ RETIRE WITH RESPECT!"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best task app for 4 person team, 1 manager and 3 employee"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/managers
#1
Manager
4 posts
#2
Struggling
3 posts
#3
Management
: "Anyone start off not liking Management role, then turn it around?"
3 posts
#4
Employee
: "Need advice on how to handle a situation with an Employee"
3 posts
#5
Situation
: "Need advice on how to handle a Situation with an employee"
3 posts
#6
Looking For A Manager
2 posts
#7
Communication
2 posts
#8
Remote
2 posts
#9
Team
2 posts
#10
Overthinking
: "Am I Overthinking this situation with an employee, or does it seem calculated?"
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/managers
Podcast Recommendations
5 reviews
#1
Harvard Business Review
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Coaching for Leaders
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Radical Candor
5.0★ from 1 review
Pm Software
3 reviews
#1
LiquidPlanner
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jira
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Azure DevOps
4.0★ from 1 review
Tech Stack
1 review
#1
ClickUp
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/managers
#1
New Manager
: "I need to vent… if you are well over the age of retirement- PLZ RETIRE WITH RESPECT!"
30 posts
#2
Seasoned Manager
: "Ever feel relieved when an employee quits?"
27 posts
#3
Not a Manager
: "My company reduced our team by almost half, but I'm being blamed for not doing enough"
15 posts
#4
Aspiring to be a Manager
: "Should I apply for an internal manager role if I’m not sure I’m ready/dealing with anxiety?"
5 posts
#5
Business Owner
: "Employees that can’t get along"
3 posts
#6
CSuite
: "One of the most important leadership actions for a C-suite leader is to plan for succession."
3 posts
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+100k members(52.0%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026