Tips for New Managers

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 […]

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. […]