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 […]

Updated September 26th, 2023 Being in a leadership role means you must learn how to manage your time strategically.  You must be able to step back and prioritize tasks accordingly to ensure you are focusing your attention on things that matter.  I’m going to share a strategy that I have used for many years to […]

Updated September 26th, 2023 An engaged team member is a productive team member. And a happy team member provides outstanding service.  These are great reasons for making it your goal to build a strong team culture a priority.  Of course building a strong team culture is not easy and it requires a very intentional set […]

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 […]

So becoming a manager is certainly exciting right? But it is not without its many challenges! As if it’s not hard enough to make this transition, you will most likely have to worry about the sticky little problem of becoming a manager to your peers! I mean how in the world are you supposed to […]

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 […]

So if you are a first time manager about to jump into a role for which you have ZERO experience, then have no fear – I’ve got you covered! I know as a first time manager I had no idea what I was doing, or even where to start. I jumped from the safety of […]