I’m so excited for this video because I truly believe it will have an impact on you and hopefully shape your own journey in management for the better. In preparation for this video I found my journals from when I was newly promoted. And all I have to say is that Mak was a very […]
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 […]
Would you prefer to read rather than watch? Not to worry! You can read the blog post below. Before you dive in, don’t forget to download your FREE GUIDE: The Ultimate Guide to Being an Effective Team Leader here. So we’re talking about difficult conversations with employees because even if you have the best team you’re […]
So… I’m super pumped to share some of my favorite team management and productivity tools with you because I’m obsessed. I love using tools that will help me do things faster and that will keep me organized – because I’m a bit OCD and I like having things in its place. That’s just the truth. […]
Are you building your team from scratch? Well you are in luck because in today’s video we are going to be diving into 5 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS to building a team from scratch. Would you prefer to read rather than watch? Not to worry! You can read the blog post below. ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT #1 – […]
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 being said, it doesn’t […]
Have you ever said “it’s faster if I just do it myself”? I have! In fact I 100% believed that to be true, but I was wrong. The truth is it’s not faster to do the task yourself. It’s actually faster for you to delegate. But it was a belief system that I held on […]
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 […]
