Tips for New Managers

Updated June 30th, 2023 As a new leader, earning your team’s respect is crucial to creating a healthy work environment. However, if you think your team should respect you because they HAVE to rather than earn it over time, you may be facing one of the consequences of not having their support and backup. That’s […]

Learning to have effective one-on-one meetings with employees is crucial to becoming a successful leader.  These meetings are your chance to connect with the people you work with, learn more about them, and set the stage for a trusting relationship.  Sadly, many new managers don’t know how to utilize one-on-one meetings to their advantage, and […]

Do you have a team member who is not meeting expectations? Underperforming employees are sure to cross your path if you are in a management position. We have all had to deal with someone who is underperforming and not meeting expectations.  You might be wondering what to do and even having some anxiety about the […]

Being a newbie at anything is hard. The learning curve can feel steep. We go through a host of emotions. And we make a lot of mistakes. As a new manager, you are probably experiencing some of what I mentioned above. We all do. It’s part of the learning process. That said, it doesn’t mean […]

Does your team trust you? You know one of the most asked questions that I get week after week is around trust. “Mak, I’m not sure how to earn the trust of my peers and have them listen to me” “Mak, how do I keep my employees engaged and gain their trust” Maybe you have […]

Updated – May 26th, 2023 Being a first-time manager is a challenging task. It requires you to develop or strengthen your skill set, have a deep understanding of human relationships, and have the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. But, despite many people checking all the boxes, they still fail in their roles as first-time managers. […]

I swear I thought I was a coach for new managers?! So tell me why, as I was browsing through Audible the other day, one of the books recommended to me was: What to expect while you’re expecting? I’m not sure why the algorithm suggested this book to me … but it did and it gave […]

Updated October 24th 2024 Congratulations! Your bosses just promoted you to manager, which means you’ll have new responsibilities, challenges, and exciting opportunities heading your way. As a first-time manager, you must start on the right foot and gather all the essential tools for your new position. To help you navigate this transition smoothly, I have prepared […]

As a new manager, you must understand how and why you should be showing your team appreciation. Everybody has a desire to feel seen and heard, and if you can fulfil this need by showing some appreciation, your team will feel happier in their roles and want to continue achieving outstanding results.  There are 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 […]