Tips for New Managers

One of the most asked questions I get in my 1:1 coaching sessions is “Mak, you talk a lot about leadership. But I don’t understand what’s the difference between leadership and management?” This is an excellent question! And I’m not surprised it tops the list on what confuses many. I had the same question too. […]

As a manager learning how to develop a work plan cannot be overstated. 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 let’s get into it! Would you prefer to […]

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 […]

Many of you are currently having to make a major pivot in your business and switch to remote work. This live training will teach you everything you need to know about virtual meetings as well as virtual meetings best practices so that you can continue to be as productive as possible. This training will teach […]

So are you in a situation where your current boss just won’t let you do the work that you were either hired to do or you’re supposed to be the expert in? First things first, I just want to say I know how frustrating this must be for you because I’ve been there too. I […]

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 […]

Being in a leadership role means you must learn how to manage your time strategically.  You must be able to step back and prioritize tasks accordingly to ensure you are focusing your attention on things that matter.  I’m going to share a strategy that I have used for many years to help me prioritize tasks […]

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 […]

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 […]