Tips for New Managers

Updated December 31st, 2024 I know the feeling of starting a new role as a team leader and being excited about new responsibilities, only to have a bump in the road and find out one of your team members is going behind your back and trying to undermine you. I hate to break it to […]

As the end of the year approaches, you may be anticipating performance reviews with your team. But, if the thought of having these sitdowns with your team is keeping you up at night and making you feel anxious, you want to stick with me until the end because, in this blog post, I’m about to […]

We all know that a highly motivated team is a highly productive team. But what happens when one of your team members or all of them loses their spark? Where do you go from there?  Well, I’m glad you are here because, in this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the 3 reasons why your […]

There’s a common quote from Nas, a popular artist and songwriter, that reads, “You only have one first chance to make one first impression that lasts a lifetime.” Talk about feeling pressured – especially as a first-time manager entering the grounds of meeting their new peeps for the first time. That’s why, in this blog […]

I think it’s safe to say that artificial intelligence is here to stay. Since its official launch in December 2022, ChatGPT by OpenAI, a free artificial intelligence tool, has become a powerful source for research and planning. And trust me, as a Team Leader, you don’t want to miss out on the plenty of opportunities […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sooo you just got promoted or hired on as a brand new manager and you’re about to have jumped into your first day and you’re not sure what exactly to do and where to start.  Well my friend this video is for you! Would you prefer to read rather than watch? Not to worry! You […]