Stuck in a Rut: How to Enjoy Managing Again managers Oct 10, 2023

 

To all my managers and business owners out there: have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut?
Let me rephrase: have you ever felt like things are moving a lot slower than they need to, or...

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Clarity in Communication: The Key to Simplifying Team Operations team operations Oct 03, 2023

 

What if I told you that solving your team operation woes is actually so much simpler than you think?


One of the things that I hear so much when I talk about helping business owners optimize...

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Three Team Norms That Will Give You Back Hours Each Week Aug 15, 2023

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...

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Unlocking the Power of Delegating: A Manager's Guide to Empowering Your Team and Optimizing Time Aug 08, 2023

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...

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Are You Micromanaging? Spot the Signs and Turn It Around Aug 01, 2023

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...

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Nailing the Feedback Game: One Question Changes Everything Jul 11, 2023

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...

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Rethinking RTO: It's About Reinvention, Not Return Jun 27, 2023

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...

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Scaling Your Business and Team: The Power of Priorities, Expectations, and Rewards Jun 08, 2023

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...

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"Do More, Do Less": A Fresh Take on Team Leadership May 30, 2023

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...

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Leadership: The Art of Stepping Back May 09, 2023

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....

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Elevate Your Team Dynamics: Why Inclusion is More Than Just Happy Hour May 02, 2023

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...

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The Ownership Mindset: Your Team's Secret Sauce for High Performance Apr 25, 2023

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...

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