Tips for New Managers

Being an introverted manager is something I have struggled with over the years. As a new manager, you may feel like no one can relate to you, which is a lonely place to be.  You are definitely not alone. I work with a lot of introverted managers, as well as being one myself, and I […]

Updated January 20th, 2025 Has it ever happened to you that no matter what you do, things do not turn out how you expect them to in your leadership role? Maybe you don’t have a motivated team; you’re not achieving results or enjoying your new role. Newsflash: You might have developed one of these habits, […]

Have you ever caught yourself wondering in the middle of a meeting, what is the purpose of this, and why am I here? Let’s be honest, we all have been to those meetings where we weren’t sure why we were invited or even what the purpose of the meeting was.  I want to make sure […]

When you are a manager, it is easy to fall into a reactionary mode and develop bad leadership habits. I want to talk about these bad habits and how you can become a more proactive leader rather than a reactionary one.  Another word used among managers for bad leadership habits is “anti-patterns.” Which basically just […]

The great resignation is making all kinds of headlines these days. Some people are leaving their jobs due to childcare, burnout, or they want to pursue their passions. There is another reason people are leaving jobs at record rates right now: toxic work environments and poor management. Unfortunately, people leaving their jobs right now is […]

Updated October 14th, 2024 One of the first skills that you need to master as a first-time manager is learning how to hold your employees accountable. It will help you ensure that every team member knows and takes responsibility for their actions. Despite being one of the most important, most new managers don’t know where […]

Today I wanted to do a different type of video that’s centered around creating a personal leadership development plan.  About 6 months into my role when I really started to turn the ship around starting with myself because really and truly I was the problem, I had invested in going to a two day leadership […]

Today I wanted to talk about something that plagues all of us and is something that you have to get a grip of as a manager because the effects are multiplied. Meaning when a manager is not effective at managing their daily workload or time their team reflects that in their work and the amount […]

If you are a manager or in a leadership position at your job, learning to manage difficult employees, unfortunately, is a reality. The key to this over anything else is to love people. It will make managing a team full of varying personalities and strengths easier to navigate, especially the more complex personality types.  This […]

Transitioning from a peer to a manager can be super awkward, and you may feel like you’re in a challenging position. It could be an awkward spot to be in for a few reasons. You may be actual friends with your peers, not just work friends, and there may be an unspoken expectation that you […]