Guess what? I’ve got three team norms for you today that’ll save you at least five hours a week. Yup, that’s the magic of norms—they help us create consistency, and consistency leads to efficiency. So if you’re tired of the never-ending Slack threads, duplicate documents, or meetings that make you go 🤦‍♀️,

We’ve all been there—drowning in tasks, feeling like it’s easier to just do everything ourselves. But, as any manager or small business owner eventually realizes, this approach is a fast track to burnout and inefficiency. It’s time we change the narrative around delegating, transforming it from a “should do” into

Let’s be honest—no one sets out to micromanage. But sometimes, we fall into it without even knowing. The kicker? Our teams definitely notice, and it’s not doing anyone any favors. So how can you figure out if you’re the micromanaging type? Dive into Today’s Managing Made Simple Episode for All

Hey, admit it—“Can I give you some feedback?” is the office question we all dread, right? It’s like getting “the talk” from someone you just started dating. Yeah, the anxiety is real. Even when it’s good news, we still kind of brace ourselves for the other shoe to drop. So

Ah, the buzz of ‘Return To Office’ (RTO), echoes in every corner of the corporate world. But let’s be real: the original RTO—Recovery Time Objective—is more apt, given that most of us have proven we can be productive from almost anywhere. So, why the rush to get back to the

Ah, the thrill of scaling—when your business goes from cozy startup to “Hey, we need more hands on deck!” It’s not just about getting bigger; it’s about getting better. Sure, you’ve shared your vision and set your priorities, but guess what? That’s table stakes these days. Your team wants more.

You know what they say about balance, right? It’s not just for yoga poses or budget sheets; it’s crucial in managing a team too. This week on Managing Made Simple, I’m dishing out the secret sauce on two things every manager should aim to do more of—and less of—for instant improvement.

Ever have one of those weeks where it feels like you’re swimming upstream? Everything seems harder than it should be? Here’s a truth bomb: Sometimes we, as leaders, are the ones making it harder. Shocking, right? But don’t worry, it’s a growth moment, not a gut punch. Are You the

You know those events where you get invited and you want to want to be there, you know you should mingle, network, put yourself out there with your team… but you just don’t feel like it. What’s the gap? It’s not that you’re not social or not fun enough, it’s