Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a manager. Today I want to talk about how to be an authentic leader. Being authentic is not as simple as ‘being yourself,’ it’s about being your best … Read more
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a manager. Today I want to talk about managing people. So you’re a business owner, the captain of your own ship, and the admin, sales, and marketing manager … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from the People Mentor. I hope you’re all managing to stay safe and well. I thought that I’d do a few podcasts that will help managers during this time. I know that many of you will be managing teams remotely, maybe for the first time, and not only that, you’re managing teams … Read more
If you’re reading this blog, you’ve got a manager you need to manage. Maybe their management style is having a negative impact on your working relationship. Are they a dinosaur, a dictator, or a dyed in the wool micromanager? Whatever the issue, managing upwards is a skill worth learning. Are You Managing Upwards? Do you … Read more
Case Study 1 In a small business, every person counts. In an ideal world, small teams are almost like family. They’re close-knit, familiar, and supportive. But close or not, teams are made up of different people with different personalities, values, experiences, and backgrounds. Conflict and other issues are inevitable sooner or later. Even families fall … Read more
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