Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to the second in my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner. Today I want to talk about how to deal with failure as a small business owner. Failure is a fact of … Read more
If you’re wondering how to stop micromanaging your team, the fact that you’re asking the question is already a good sign. Most micromanagers don’t realise they are one. They think they’re being thorough, or maintaining standards, or keeping the business on track. They’re creating a team that can’t move without permission and a business that … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and welcome to another episode of my series. I was scrolling through a management forum last week when I came across something that made me stop in my tracks. A leader asked for advice on bringing just one person from their remote team back into the office. Everyone … Read more
You know that feeling when your phone buzzes and you see it’s that team member who always wants “just a quick chat”? And your first thought is “Oh god, what now?” Or when someone knocks on your office door and asks if you’ve got “five minutes” – knowing full well it’s never actually five minutes? … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from the People Mentor. Let’s talk about one of the most awkward situations you face as a senior manager when employees come to you complaining about their boss. I know this one inside and out because I’ve been on both sides of it. I’ve had people come crying to me about their … Read more