There is, in the workplace, a persistent belief: a good manager must have all the answers, be able to handle everything alone, and never show any signs of vulnerability. I…
Night Shift: How to Regain Control
When Everything Goes Wrong on the Night Shift: How to Regain Control When You’re Alone The hum of the machines was the only thing breaking the silence. The production line…
The Best Way to Lead
Sometimes, the Best Way to Lead… Is to Make Room for Others Developing Leaders Within Your Team: It’s Easier Than You Think A few weeks ago, I talked about the…
Silence isn’t weakness
Silence isn’t weakness, sometimes it’s survival. If you’ve read a few of my articles or follow me on LinkedIn, you already know that one of my favorite professional chapters was…
Employees Would Call Every Night ?
Employees Would Call Me Every Night ? I Was Told My Employees Would Call Me Every Night. They Didn’t. Here’s Why. When I stepped into the role of Analytical Laboratory…
Every Little Action Matters
Every Little Action Matters… to Them We all wish we could positively impact the lives of the people around us. Yet so often, we overthink it. We imagine that impact…
Not taking my place from day one was my second management mistake
The transition into a new role always brings challenges. But when you climb to a new level of the hierarchy for the first time, those challenges take on a whole…
Not all promotions are opportunities. Some are traps.
In my career as a manager, I’ve had many successes and witnessed several achievements from my employees. However, it’s impossible for everything to be perfect, and that was also the…
Lack of Vision Is Killing Companies
Too many key members of companies have a hard time seeing the big picture and it is greatly affecting their ability to grow and reach the goals they are setting…
Adapt Your Language, Build Trust, and Cultivate Feedback
Listening and nonverbal communication form the foundations of communication. But to go further, a leader must know how to adapt their language, establish transparency, and encourage feedback. These three levers…