Tips for New Managers

Updated September 5th, 2023 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Updated September 19th, 2023 Are you in a situation where your current boss won’t let you do the work you were hired to do or are supposed to be the expert in? Then this blog post is for you. I’ll walk you through my top show you three strategies to deal with a micromanaging boss […]

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 September 26th, 2023 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 […]

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 […]