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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scaling Your Business and Team: The Power of Priorities, Expectations, and Rewards

Ah, the thrill of scaling—when your business goes from cozy startup to "Hey, we need more hands on deck!"...

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...

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....

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...

Ever wondered what separates top-performing teams from the rest in today's most influential organizations? The answer is simpler than you think: An Ownership Mindset.

Why the Ownership Mindset...

Let's face it: the art of giving feedback is a never-ending journey. Just when you think you've nailed it, something unpredictable happens—like a pandemic or a new generation joining the...

Ever feel like your team is a bit "meh"? Here's a thought: maybe they're just hungry for some genuine kudos. We all know saying "thanks" is nice, but let's be real—data says it's the lack of...