Giving negative feedback is NOT fun. It’s something we just don’t want to do. But as a manager and supervisor, it’s something you have to do sometimes – even when you’re not sure how to handle performance improvement meetings. I’ve got you! In this video, I provide an overview of how to manage the constructive feedback process, from identifying exactly …
Suddenly managing from home?
You’ve been told to work from home. On the one hand, yay: you’re at less risk for infection. But you’re used to being in the office with your team. And now you can’t walk over to someone’s desk to ask a question or get a status report, and they can’t come to your office to check in or brainstorm problems. …
Building Resilience in the Workplace
Are you feeling overwhelmed and even blindsided at work? Do you sometimes dread going in to the office because you’re not sure what you’re going to have to deal with – or maybe because you know all too well what you’re going to have to deal with? Being a manager or supervisor isn’t easy, and it’s full of unexpected challenges. …
Stop the brainstorming madness!
Brainstorming for creativity, idea-generation, and problem-solving has been around for a long time. But I’ll bet that, at least some of the time, it makes you – and your team – uncomfortable. And I’ll also bet that, maybe most of the time, you don’t get the results you’d hoped for. There are good reasons for this. To work well, brainstorming …
Are you contagious?
Did you know that your attitude is contagious? So is everyone else’s. A client noticed that when one of his consistently negative and cranky co-workers went on vacation, the whole office lightened up … until the co-worker came back. And it wasn’t even anyone he worked with directly. Everyone has days when they’re less than bright and bubbly. We’re human, after …
Work-life balance tips for managers
Are you having a hard time fitting LIFE into your WORK schedule now that you’re a manager? Are your family and friends complaining that they never see you, because you’re so caught up trying to figure out how to lead, how to manage, how to show that you deserved that promotion? You’re in the right place. I’ve got three quick …
What do you MEAN, you’re leaving?!
Your best employee just told you she needs to take an extended leave of absence. Maybe it’s a sick family member. Maybe she just got the chance of a lifetime to do something she’s always dreamed of. Maybe it’s something else. Whatever it is, she’s going to be gone for a while. And she’s giving you a choice: she can …
Strategic Thinking for Managers
Confused about what strategic thinking is? Wondering what you need to know about strategy and strategic thinking as a manager? In this video, I explain strategic thinking for managers – what it is, why it’s important for you to understand, and how to make it work for you as part of your management and leadership development. You’ll add a key …
Manager’s Guide to Change Leadership
Ever had to deal with the anxiety and resistance caused by change at work? A new software system, a new boss, a merger with another company, some sort of cultural change initiative – change management and change leadership are hard AND important responsibilities. And if you’re a manager just learning your management skills / leadership skills, it’s even more challenging …
It’s not a straitjacket!
Are you a planner? Do you enjoy routine? Or do you want more flexibility? I freely admit to being a planner with routines that make me happy. And I also freely admit that I am not happy when my routines are suddenly disrupted, or when things aren’t planned and I don’t know what to expect. On the other end of …