Tips for New Managers

One frequently asked question in my coaching sessions is, “Mak, you talk a lot about leadership. But I don’t understand the difference between leadership and management?” I’m not surprised it tops the list of what confuses many. I had the same question, too. I used to think, ‘ Well, I got promoted to manager, so […]

Updated September 26th, 2023 As a manager, you cannot overstate when it comes to learning how to develop a work plan. In today’s episode of MakTV I will be explaining how to create a work plan, what a work plan is as well as the four essentials to developing a work plan. All right then […]

Did you know that companies with engaged employees see 233% greater customer loyalty AND 26% greater annual revenue?! These crazy stats show that there are plenty of benefits to having an energized team! Energized + motivated employees pay off. In this video we’ll be diving into 5 important ways that you can keep your team […]

Raise your hand if you are feeling a lot of anxiety and fear around your role….‍♀️ If you raised your hand I want you to know that you are not alone. The stress and uncertainty about what’s in store for you and how you will perform is something that most new managers experience. And if […]

Updated November 11th, 2024 It’s no secret that dealing with people is stressful, especially when you’re a first-time manager and are setting expectations about what’s coming forward. It’s a great challenge for sure, but the way I see it, it’s also an opportunity to set up the basis for success in your team. So, if […]

Updated November 21st, 2024 Are you in a situation where your current boss won’t let you do the work you were hired to do or that you are supposed to be the expert in? Then this blog post is for you. I’ll walk you through my top four strategies to deal with a micromanaging boss and increase the trust […]

One of the most common workplace challenges is definitely team conflict! But I mean how can it not be right? Here are a group of people coming together with various backgrounds and viewpoints. Thoughts, communication and ideas are bound to clash here and there. So it’s inevitable that you will have to deal with issues […]

If you are a new manager or have held a management position for a while now, you know how important it is to have trust within your team. Learning techniques that will help to build trust effectively will make for more productivity and a more positive work culture. When I say to build trust within […]

Ah yes, time management for managers! A topic that can be talked about constantly. You know I think that getting a grasp on our time is hard for everyone. But particularly for new managers as everything is so brand spankin new and it’s hard to know what needs your immediate attention and what can really […]

Updated November 21st, 2024 If you’re stepping into a leadership role for the first time, one of the most important skills you’ll want to develop is time management. It will save you lots of headaches and increase your productivity as a team. So, in today’s blog post, I will reveal one great time-management strategy with […]