Have you ever found yourself managing a team where you don’t have direct experience in their specific field? Maybe you’re a sales manager with a marketing background, or an engineering manager without a computer science degree. It happens more often than you think! And it can feel pretty intimidating. 🎧

We’ve all heard the infamous quote: “People leave managers, not companies” (said by Marcus Buckingham, co-founder of StrengthFinders). While it’s become a workplace cliché, it’s rooted in truth. The relationships we have with our managers significantly impact our work experience, job satisfaction, and career trajectory. If you’ve ever had a

Have you ever wondered why your to-do list never seems to get shorter, no matter how hard you work? For managers, the culprit is often context switching—constantly jumping between tasks without fully completing any of them. Not only does this waste time, but it also drains your mental energy and

Ever had a team member so focused on their next promotion that they stop delivering on what they were hired to do? I’ve seen this happen many times, and it’s always a tricky spot for managers. It’s something I dive into in Episode 157 of Managing Made Simple. When your

How often do you feel like you’re caught in a pressure cooker, balancing the demands from your team and the expectations from your higher-ups? Trust me, you’re not alone, but when we let the stress of the situation get the best of us, it can make our own managers lose

As we near the end of the year, you might be thinking about how to ensure your team enters the new year strong, motivated, and ready to tackle whatever comes next. But here’s the secret: success in 2025 starts now, with proactive leadership. Too often, leaders wait until problems arise—team

Accountability is one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership. Often mistaken for blame or punishment, true accountability is about cultivating a sense of ownership within your team. It’s about turning your team members into proactive problem-solvers, ready to tackle challenges head-on. So how do you get there? Let’s dive

When was the last time you thought about how job titles impact your team? If you’ve had employees request more clarity or recognition through their titles, you’re not alone. Titles are about more than just hierarchy—they shape how people understand their roles, how they feel valued, and how they see

Delivering feedback is one of the most important (and trickiest) parts of managing a team. When done right, it can inspire growth and better results. But when it goes wrong—when feedback is brushed off, ignored, or met with defensiveness—it can feel like an uphill battle to reset the tone. In