We’ve all been there—new managers, seasoned managers and aspiring managers. A team member walks in and says, “I’ve got a problem I need some help with.” After a short explanation, the manager has an immediate response: “I’ll check it out.” Management guru Ken Blanchard explains this beautifully in his book The One Minute Manager Meets…
New Manager Fatigue – It’s a real thing Congratulations! You got the promotion. Now everyone expects you to have the answers. At least, that’s what you think. For the past several months, we’ve talked about everything that comes with becoming a new manager—from transitioning into the role and managing your former peers to setting expectations…
Holding Employees Accountable: Why New Managers Avoid It Managers avoid holding employees accountable because it doesn’t come easily. The first time you have to do it is the visible moment when the internal leadership shift becomes real. Leadership is not defined by the conversations you enjoy. It’s defined by the ones you’re willing to have…
