Tips for New Managers

Updated September 26th, 2023 An engaged team member is a productive team member. And a happy team member provides outstanding service.  These are great reasons for making it your goal to build a strong team culture a priority.  Of course building a strong team culture is not easy and it requires a very intentional set […]

Did you hear? Apparently right now the workforce is made up of at least 5 generations! 5 generations! That is a bigger pot than what we have previously had and while that makes for some beautiful connections, it’s certainly not without its challenges. One of those challenges includes sometimes younger staff members having to learn […]

So becoming a manager is certainly exciting right? But it is not without its many challenges! As if it’s not hard enough to make this transition, you will most likely have to worry about the sticky little problem of becoming a manager to your peers! I mean how in the world are you supposed to […]

Which of these famous leaders would you want to be most like? Bill Gates Martin Luther King Jr. Oprah Winfrey Warren Buffet There’s no wrong answer, because the truth is no matter which leader you pick, all have qualities we can relate or aspire to. Naming a leader (famous or not!) who you regard as […]

Becoming a manager for the first time as we all know is no easy walk in the park! However it is one of the most important transitions you will make in your career. Here are three things that I know for sure that can ensure your success: These are just a few crucial steps that […]

So if you are a first time manager about to jump into a role for which you have ZERO experience, then have no fear – I’ve got you covered! I know as a first time manager I had no idea what I was doing, or even where to start. I jumped from the safety of […]

Does the thought of your first day at a new job as manager make you break out into a cold sweat? If that’s the case, then know you are not alone in that feeling AT ALL.  I’ve been there too! Googling where the building is ahead of time (even though I already know) so that […]

In speaking to and getting to know other awesome leaders, one of the common threads that they all have is that they read. Reading in general is very important for our growth and development. But I think it is especially important when you are responsible for others. In one of my videos I discussed that […]

Coaching and feedback is a hard one. Giving feedback effectively can be extremely uncomfortable. Constructive feedback is a must, but it doesn’t come naturally. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news right? I mean you’ve hired these rockstars (let’s hope) and you want them to be happy right? So when they submit […]