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  • Courage and Confidence

      As a new manager, it can take courage to find your voice. First of all, you’re in a situation where you are trying to learn your job. You don’t even know what you don’t know. On top of that, as the new kid in the room, you’re not only sure about what you should…

  • Situational Influence

    Direction of Influence© V. A. Brown Consulting   Understanding  the role influence plays in your decision making is key whether you’re leading a small team or a large corporation. As a new manager it may be difficult trying to figure out when to lead and when to follow but one thing is sure.  Gone are the…

  • Meeting Basics

      Ever find yourself in the endless meeting?  You know the one I mean – you have no idea why you’re there and nothing is getting accomplished.  You’re there simply for the sake of checking off the weekly to-do list. The truth is that you can have a productive meeting  if you know what to do.  If you…