Tips for New Managers

Do you set team goals at the beginning of every year, but somehow end up in the same place at the end of the year? Or maybe you and your team hit your goals, but it was an exhausting, gruelling year trying to achieve them. Either way, if that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve […]

As we close out the year, I’ve been doing what I always encourage my clients to do: taking a hard look at the last twelve months. What did I learn? Where did I grow? Where did I fall flat on my face? (Yep, that happened too.) I’m sharing these reflections with you because I know […]

Want to get more done without working more hours? If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve tried it all: productivity hacks, leadership books, another podcast, the list goes on. I am willing to bet you’re just hoping that something will finally help you feel like you’re actually leading and not just surviving the day.  And […]

Have you been considering management or a leadership role as your next career move? Are you wondering whether you’ve got what it takes to be a successful leader? A lot of people ask themselves that question, yet they often overlook the key traits that truly predict leadership success. After helping many new managers step confidently […]

What if I told you that you should be paying as much attention to managing your boss as you do to managing your team? Managing up—managing your boss—is one of the keys to making your life easier as a manager. But it only works if you do it the right way, which is why learning […]

Have you ever felt expected to lead your team without real authority as a middle manager? Or wondered why anyone should listen to you when it seems like upper management will undo your decisions anyway? If so, you’re in the right place. This article is for every middle manager who feels stuck between responsibility and […]

Becoming a manager can be so exciting—but it can also be really overwhelming. As I’m sure you’ve discovered by now, no one sits you down and tells you exactly what you should be doing as a manager. So it’s very normal if you find yourself constantly looking over your shoulder, trying to figure out if […]

If you’re working your butt off in your leadership role and you don’t feel like you’re getting the recognition you deserve, chances are it’s not because you need to work harder. And if you’re feeling frustrated because you feel like “nobody sees the value I bring to this organization,” then this article about personal branding […]

Are you a manager stuck in survival mode? Do you ever feel like you’re living Groundhog Day as a manager: where every day is just an endless stream of problems to solve, fires to put out, and team members constantly needing your attention? And no matter how hard you try, no matter how much work […]

When it comes to having your team respect you, have you heard one of these? “You want to be respected? Then you’ve got to make your team respect you — show them who’s boss.” Or maybe… “Respect doesn’t mean anything if your team doesn’t like you — you need to show them you’re fun and relatable, […]