Their stories are all too common: after years of putting in long hours and climbing their way to the top, they finally made it. Now that they are in a position of power, these managers let their success go to their head and they forget all about the journey that brought them there. While there […]

Think back to the best boss you ever had.  What was it about that boss that set them apart from others? Perhaps they were understanding when it came to personal matters or they might have been the first ones to praise you for a job well done. It might have been their willingness to help […]

Employees are more likely to stay at a job where they experience everyday interaction with their manager and feel engaged in the workplace. Although managers are not always training experts, they are the ones who understand the job, the requirements, and what it takes to fulfill those requirements. Therefore, it only makes sense that the […]

Managers have a difficult job and it can be tough to figure out where the boundaries lie between being a boss and being a friend. Sometimes these lines get blurred and it ends up causing more trouble for the team. On one hand, employees appreciate a manager who takes a vested interest in them as […]

Imagine working a job where you don’t feel appreciated for your efforts and all of your hard work seems to go unnoticed. This does not exactly sound like the ideal work environment. As a manager, it is your job to make sure your employees feel truly valued so they want to stick around. Next to […]

The success of any company relies heavily on the quality of the management. Managers play a key role in ensuring their team is delivering the necessary goals. Employees are also an essential component to a successful business and employees are motivated and more likely to perform better when they work for a strong manager. Managers […]

Most managers assume that they know exactly what their employees think, and they are doing everything they can to meet their employees’ needs. Unfortunately, this assumption is untrue, and the reality is quite different. While many managers might be doing what they feel is best, their employees often see things quite differently and the truth […]

When managers hire employees, they expect them to be hardworking, trustworthy, and ethical. After all, these are important qualities to have in an employee.  However, managers need to be equally cognizant of these qualities and strive to demonstrate them. All too often leaders take their titles for granted and believe respect is owed to them […]

056They are going to take notice of your actions so it’s up to you to set a positive tone for your employees. All too often managers feel like respect should just be given to them and they are exempt from the rules simply because of their title. However, this is simply untrue. Regardless of title […]