The Weight of Accountability: Back in the good ol’ ‘80s, suit jackets had enormous shoulder pads. I swear those were tailor-made for managers, designed to bear the weight of accountability. As a manager, you’re not… Read More »Inspect What You Expect
Oh, the micromanager; hovering, peering over shoulders, ensuring perfection, checking, and double-checking everything! As a manager, you carry the weight of accountability for everything. So naturally, you might find yourself tempted to insert yourself into… Read More »The Impact of Micromanaging
Congratulations on landing a management role! Your new position is filled with exciting challenges and opportunities for growth. Suddenly, you’re responsible for the success of a team and it’s natural to feel a little nervous… Read More »Why Managers Need to Let Go
Do you ever find yourself running around like a beheaded chicken at work, constantly changing direction with every email or customer request? Perhaps you’ve implemented new procedures, only to have them revised or eliminated within… Read More »Focus on What Matters
Who enjoys having those challenging employee conversations? You know, the ones where you need to address performance issues, behaviors, or sensitive matters like body odor or inappropriate dress. These discussions often linger on the to-do… Read More »Difficult Conversations with Great Results
Feedback is a gift? Chocolate, diamonds, flowers, those are gifts! Feedback is just words. Actually, it is one of the most important (and inexpensive) gifts that you can give your employees. Feedback shows people you… Read More »Feedback is a Gift
Becoming a manager is like stepping into a new spotlight within your company. Suddenly, all eyes are on you as you assume a role that goes beyond mere supervision. You become a guiding force, a… Read More »Everyone is Watching You
The self-doubt gremlin likes to attack frequently and is armed with a pointy spear, relentlessly attacking your vulnerable core. We’ve all been there, hearing that little voice inside our heads whispering malicious thoughts like, “You’re… Read More »Tackling Self Doubt
Welcome to the world of management, where superpowers are a prerequisite for success. As a manager, you’re expected to conjure utopia for your employees, provide platinum-level service to demanding customers, achieve perfection according to your… Read More »Why Are You A Manager?