Tips for New Managers

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 […]

Ah yes, time management for managers! A topic that can be talked about constantly. You know I think that getting a grasp on our time is hard for everyone. But particularly for new managers as everything is so brand spankin new and it’s hard to know what needs your immediate attention and what can really […]

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 […]

Which of these famous leaders would you want to be most like? Bill Gates Martin Luther King Jr. Oprah Winfrey Warren Buffet There’s no wrong answer, because the truth is no matter which leader you pick, all have qualities we can relate or aspire to. Naming a leader (famous or not!) who you regard as […]

Becoming a manager for the first time as we all know is no easy walk in the park! However it is one of the most important transitions you will make in your career. Here are three things that I know for sure that can ensure your success: These are just a few crucial steps that […]

Does the thought of your first day at a new job as manager make you break out into a cold sweat? If that’s the case, then know you are not alone in that feeling AT ALL.  I’ve been there too! Googling where the building is ahead of time (even though I already know) so that […]

In speaking to and getting to know other awesome leaders, one of the common threads that they all have is that they read. Reading in general is very important for our growth and development. But I think it is especially important when you are responsible for others. In one of my videos I discussed that […]

The conversation that she and I had was probably the hardest conversation that I have ever had being a manager. I had a team member that to be honest, I considered a good friend. We had worked together on the team for two years and at one point about a year in she made a […]

Updated August 8th, 2023 One of the most common pain points in employees is their constant frustration in understanding what their managers want. In fact, according to a last year’s survey published by Gallup, team members agree they don’t have clear expectations from their managers, and as a result, there’s a lack of connection to […]