Life Lessons Learned in Real-Time

In this episode, we are unpacking the importance of establishing an onboarding program for new employees as a new manager where one does not exist. It's easy to focus on you, but you must take immediate action if you want to minimize your risk of turnover within the first 90 days of hiring an employee. #managerskills #newemployeeonboarding #peoplemanagers

In this episode, we dive into the importance of awarding your staff and things to consider before going down the path of employee recognition. #leadershipskills #management #managerskills #employeerecognition

Don't wait for a problem to innovate. Learn from a leader who has made innovation a value and is leading effectively by example. In this podcast, I am discussing ways to be innovative as a mid-level leader without the pains of pressure. Unfortunately, we often wait until there's a problem glaring us in the face as leaders. However, we can be innovative as leaders if we are purposeful in how it is we move. #managerskills #leaderskills #businesspodcast #peoplemanager
Link to Harvard Business Review Article: https://hbr.org/2017/06/the-4-types-of-innovation-and-the-problems-they-solve

In this episode of the People Are People Podcast, we are discussing whether you should track metrics for your team. Are they really necessary? Do they matter? Let's chat. #managerskills #leaderskills #businesspodcasts #businesspodcast #leaderpodcast

In this episode, we discuss three mistakes managers should avoid when onboarding new employees. The onboarding period is a critical time for managers and new employees. One misstep can irreparably harm the experience for all involved. #leadershipskills #managerskills #businesspodcasts

In this podcast episode, we examine the perils of micromanaging your employees.

In this podcast, we discuss how communication can affect job satisfaction among your team. Are you communicating with your team in all the ways that matter?

In this episode, we tackle ways to avoid the emotional email. I am sharing a few tips to help you take the emotion out of business and provide a real resolution without sacrificing your sanity.

In this episode, we dive into the advantages and pains of using Performance Improvement Plans to address workplace behavior and performance.

In this episode, I encourage managers to be kind to themselves after reviewing Inc.com's article, which points to managers as to why people leave companies. In this podcast, I am giving you a few tips to get ahead of the blame game in Corporate America for the mass exodus of a team that you manage. Here's a link to the article: https://www.inc.com/jim-schleckser/why-people-come-to-your-company-for-mission-and-leave-for-manager.html?cid=sf01002. Listen to this podcast to get my thoughts on why this article is flawed and fails to give credence to other reasons people leave your company.