Being a manager comes with its fair share of challenges.  If you don’t supervise your team enough, they might not produce high enough results.  On the other hand, if you supervise them too much and micromanage everything they do, you could end up with a resentful and overworked team.  It can be difficult for managers […]

As a manager, you are constantly interacting and communicating with everyone on your team.  In the midst of all the information that is getting passed around, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings, personal grievances, and conflicts that flare up.   It can be difficult enough for managers to handle conflicts among team members, but […]

A personal interview is your chance to really get to know a prospective employee.  You get the opportunity to delve deeper into the skills and requirements needed for the job and you get a better idea of how qualified the person is as opposed to talking to them about it over the phone.  Most importantly, […]

When we think about what qualities make a great manager, these might be some of the first to come to mind: good communication skills, leadership, organizational skills, and expertise in the field.  While it might not be top of your list, empathy is one quality that should not be overlooked.  Empathy is the ability to […]

While the role of a manager includes planning, organizing, staffing, and leading their team, the job description shouldn’t stop there.  Great managers also strive to be role models that inspire the people who work for him or her.  This means they exhibit leadership and excellence outside of their position as manager.  Here are a few […]

Following through is an important skill for any manager.  When managers follow through on their promises, it increases their credibility as a leader and boosts the morale of the team.  Employees look to their managers for support, encouragement, and guidance.  When managers fail to follow through on promises they have made, they also fail their […]

It’s Thursday afternoon and it’s time for your staff’s weekly team meeting. Chances are team members aren’t overly enthusiastic about spending the next hour going over mindless details. Unfortunately, many of the meetings we attend are boring, lackluster, and inefficient and end up leaving everyone feeling emotionally exhausted and increasingly frustrated. However, it doesn’t have […]

Excellent managers come in all shapes and sizes.  They even have their own management styles which determine how they interact with their team.  There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to management styles, but there are some styles that seem to be more effective than others.  The goal of any manager should […]

Studies suggest that nearly 50% of workers are planning to look for a new job in the next six months and closer to 70% are already passively looking.  With such staggering numbers, it’s no wonder that employers are feeling the pressure to do whatever it takes to keep their best employees.  Clearly, for employees to […]

Finding great employees is a priority for just about every company.  After all, employees are the most important asset to the company.  Good employees can help increase productivity, grow your business, and become future leaders for your brand. It is important to invest in finding the best employees if you want to ensure the long-term […]