Advice for First Time Manager

Congratulations! You have worked hard and others noticed! You have been given the opportunity to move up the ladder into a managerial position. Being a “manager” does not automatically mean that you are a “leader”. Becoming a leader is...

Build Your Leadership Skills

It may be a cliché to say “add an arrow to your quiver”, but I seriously love that analogy for leaders adding to their leadership options. Each arrow you add to your quiver makes you more valuable as a leader. Look for ways to add various arrows in your...

Don’t Allow Bullying At Work

I’ve been picked on at work and didn’t realize until later that I was bullied. Looking back makes me wonder why my bosses didn’t stand up for me. Today, I don’t allow bullying to happen anywhere near me. Be the kind of leader that supports...

Time Management for a New Leader

Time management for new leaders is somewhat like finding a purple squirrel. But sticking with it, you can definitely develop in your time management skills… just don’t expect to be a time management wiz overnight! You didn’t become a manager...

How to Determine the Right Leadership Title

At some point in your career you will become a first-time manager. It may start off as a team lead position, a supervisor, or directly as a manager. Different companies will have different types of titles for leadership positions in the company. When you think about...