Tips for New 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 […]

Did you know that companies with engaged employees see 233% greater customer loyalty AND 26% greater annual revenue?! These crazy stats show that there are plenty of benefits to having an energized team! Energized + motivated employees pay off. In this video we’ll be diving into 5 important ways that you can keep your team […]

Updated November 11th, 2024 It’s no secret that dealing with people is stressful, especially when you’re a first-time manager and are setting expectations about what’s coming forward. It’s a great challenge for sure, but the way I see it, it’s also an opportunity to set up the basis for success in your team. So, if […]

One of the most common workplace challenges is definitely team conflict! But I mean how can it not be right? Here are a group of people coming together with various backgrounds and viewpoints. Thoughts, communication and ideas are bound to clash here and there. So it’s inevitable that you will have to deal with issues […]

If you are a new manager or have held a management position for a while now, you know how important it is to have trust within your team. Learning techniques that will help to build trust effectively will make for more productivity and a more positive work culture. When I say to build trust within […]

Updated October 11th, 2024 Building a strong team culture is perhaps your most important goal as a leader. Having a solidified work culture sets the foundations for a highly engaged and productive team while giving you the upper hand in providing outstanding service for your clients. In fact, research shows that 88% of employees believe […]

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 […]