So have you ever been in a situation where your boss says something or asks your team to do something that you are not totally aligned with, but you have NO IDEA how to disagree with your boss or voice your opinion without causing a stir? It’s very awkward, isn’t it? Disagreeing with someone that […]
So if I were to ask you – what’s your reputation at work? What would you say? Actually better yet, what would your colleagues say about you? Would they say that you are quiet? Would they say that you are opinionated? Reliable? Shy? Are you the data person that everyone can go to if they […]
Decisions, decisions! Decisions are a big part of life, yet they are not always easy. As you probably already know, as manager, a vital skill that you must have locked down is your ability to make good decisions. No pressure right? The good news is that making good decisions is a method that you can […]
Communication is truly an important skill. However something that I’ve noticed is that sometimes we pay more attention to the words that we speak, and not so much attention to the words that we type….which is also a form of communication. What you say via email, text, or any sort of internal communication platform you might […]
One of the most asked questions I get in my 1:1 coaching sessions is “Mak, you talk a lot about leadership. But I don’t understand what’s the difference between leadership and management?” This is an excellent question! And I’m not surprised it tops the list on what confuses many. I had the same question too. […]
As a manager learning how to develop a work plan cannot be overstated. In today’s episode of MakTV I will be explaining how to create a work plan, what a work plan is as well as the four essentials to developing a work plan. All right then let’s get into it! Would you prefer to […]
Raise your hand if you are feeling a lot of anxiety and fear around your role….🙋🏾♀️ If you raised your hand I want you to know that you are not alone. The stress and uncertainty about what’s in store for you and how you will perform is something that most new managers experience. And if […]
