Tips for New Managers

Have you ever caught yourself wondering in the middle of a meeting, what is the purpose of this, and why am I here? Let’s be honest, we all have been to those meetings where we weren’t sure why we were invited or even what the purpose of the meeting was.  I want to make sure […]

When you are a manager, it is easy to fall into a reactionary mode and develop bad leadership habits. I want to talk about these bad habits and how you can become a more proactive leader rather than a reactionary one.  Another word used among managers for bad leadership habits is “anti-patterns.” Which basically just […]

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 […]

Today I wanted to do a different type of video that’s centered around creating a personal leadership development plan.  About 6 months into my role when I really started to turn the ship around starting with myself because really and truly I was the problem, I had invested in going to a two day leadership […]

Today I wanted to talk about something that plagues all of us and is something that you have to get a grip of as a manager because the effects are multiplied. Meaning when a manager is not effective at managing their daily workload or time their team reflects that in their work and the amount […]

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 […]