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 […]
One of the most difficult aspects of leadership is also one of the best aspects of leadership which is dealing with people. I believe you have to love people in order to be in a leadership position but it can be really hard to navigate if you’re not equipped to deal with the different personality […]
A couple weeks ago I had someone send me an email as she was experiencing quite a bit of angst around being the one to develop a work plan/project plan. She said “Mak, I have no idea what to do here. I’m used to being the person that is part of the plan. I’ve never […]
I was searching through my DMs and emails the other day looking for ideas on content to share with you, I realized there was a theme. A lot of you were reaching out asking for advice about…managing your former peers. Eeeek! I know that making this transition into leadership can be trial-some in SO MANY […]
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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w24aiOLzZyk Would you prefer to read rather than watch? Not to worry! […]
A couple weeks ago a new leader in my New Manager Accelerator asked a great question that I wanted to share. She said that she was looking for tips and insights as to how she could support her team. What a fully loaded question! But a great one 😉 I decided to pull this question […]
Do you think your team should respect you because they HAVE to? Or rather do you feel as though this is the kind of thing that you have to earn over time? I’m going to assume you agree with the second one 🙂 Unfortunately some managers think that they should automatically be respected because of […]
Do you run regular one-on-one meetings with your team members? You know the one-on-one is literally one of the best tools that you have as a leader to: Maintain alignment Increase productivity Clarify goals Coach for performance Strengthen relationships And so because of the benefits, it’s important that you are running this 30-60 min meeting […]
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 […]
