Do you find interviewing for a new team member to be a drag? I know I certainly did. I think I mentioned in last weeks blog that I literally typed into google hiring tips for managers because I didn’t know what to do and where to turn. Speaking of, the other day I typed into […]
Are you searching around for a new team member? It’s hard isn’t it? I remember back when I was hiring for my own team – I must have googled a thousand times “hiring tips for managers”. You know now that I think about it, google was truly my best friend! Anyways, I have made a […]
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 […]
Oh boy! The topic of managing difficult employees is a tough one! If you are in the situation I bet you are feeling totally stressed out because you have to come into work every day. Maybe you feel overwhelmed in trying to figure out how to manage staff effectively because you have that one employee […]
In last week’s episode of MakTV we talked about leading difficult conversations. It was a tough one. Hahaha. No but seriously, coaching and feedback is a hard one. Giving feedback effectively can be uncomfortable. Constructive feedback is a must, but it doesn’t come naturally. No one wants to be the bearer of bad news right? […]
Do you dread the “we have to talk” conversation? So a lot of people, including myself absolutely dread the “we have to talk” conversation. I know that as the self nominated cheerleader of the team, I HATED being the one to be the bearer of bad news. Just hated it! In fact I would see […]
I remember within months of becoming a manager typing into google numerous times how to be a better manager. Since the role was intimidating, I found myself often relying on google to help me out! No joke. And I’m not afraid to admit it 🙂 Anyways, I remember in my research coming across a lot […]
A good environment at work is something as you know that I am very passionate about. We spend hours and hours at work and if we are going to be there, then my belief is that it should be one where we can be safe. A lot of companies invest their money and time on […]
Now that you are a new manager, we have to address something very real that will affect you since you have taken on this new role. The word is stress. Yes, you’re gonna have to learn to manage stress in the workplace. Dealing with stress from work is something that no matter which role we […]
Here’s the deal, setting clear goals and expectations for employees might seem like a fairly obvious thing – but the truth is, it’s a rarity. Many employees have expressed frustration with not really understanding what it is their managers want from them. That is why this episode is singularly focused on helping you to clarify. […]
