Tips for New Managers

I think all of us have that story! ​You know the one… with the terrible manager! You know what I’m talking about… The one who micromanages, doesn’t communicate properly and is waaaay too much in your business. It’s horrible! Now that you’re in the position of leader, you’ve probably wondered yourself how you’re doing. That’s […]

Did you know that 1 in every 3 employees report that their manager completely lacks communication skills? THAT IS CRAZY! Especially since communication is a fundamental skill of leadership and management and here’s why: A lack of consistent and clear communication leads to..  Unclear direction Stressful work environments Workplace failures Financial losses Customer attrition  Business […]

Micromanagement is a pretty big issue in the workforce.  There is a lot of information available about dealing with a micromanaging boss. In contrast, there is not as much information for the person who is a micromanager.  I think it’s important we have discussions and start becoming more aware of the signs of a micromanager, […]

One of the biggest misconceptions about asserting yourself is that if you assert yourself then people will perceive you as being mean or nasty. And let’s be real – no one wants to be labeled poorly. I know I certainly didn’t want to be! This is why in today’s video I’ll be sharing some tips […]

I used to dread going to meetings because I felt like I had nothing to say – or at least I would mumble my words badly making whatever I say ridiculous. I have been wanting to do a video on how to speak up in meetings for some time now because I know that this […]

Updated June 28th, 2023 There comes a point in your career as a team leader where you need to have difficult conversations with your team. Even if you have the best team, you still have to face these situations. Whether it is about attitude, performance, tactical issues or even something else, these conversations can be […]

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. […]