Dealing with an Aggressive Team Member  

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to deal with an aggressive team member.   In your time as a manager, I’m sure you would have come across aggressive or difficult employees. Maybe you managed someone who would constantly criticize and intimidate others. Maybe the person … Read more

Shiny, Happy People – What Motivates Your Team?  

Hello, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to understand what motivates people.   What motivates your team to come to work every day and to do their job well?   As a manager who wants to create an engaged and high-performing team, you need to know what … Read more

The Mindset of a Resilient Leader 

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about resilient leadership.   If this year has taught us anything, it’s that being resilient is so important. As a leader, you’ll probably have faced some of the toughest challenges of your career, and you’ll very likely have had to deal … Read more

How to Navigate Remote Working Successfully  

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor.  I hope you are all staying safe and well.  Well, where do I start?   The coronavirus had a huge impact on many areas of our lives; towns and cities virtually shut down, our movements have been restricted, and businesses deemed ‘non-essential’ have shut their doors.   All of this … Read more

Why Once Per Year Performance Reviews Aren’t Enough to Drive Employee Engagement

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor.  In this series of podcasts, I want to share some practical tips and advice that HR managers can share with line managers.  Team and management issues clog up the desk of many HR managers when with the right support or training, they could be dealt with at the … Read more