It's no walk in the park being a first-time manager. There is so much to learn and there's the pressure to succeed. Read Forbes' list of essentials here:
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Forbes' List Of Essentials For First Time Managers
How to Greet on the First Day of Work
What's the best way to greet folks on the first day? This was a question I had asked many years when I landed my first leadership job. I wanted to make a good impression and gain some credibility. Tina Amo writes, "make eye contact, smile and extend your hand for a handshake." Sure sounds simple! But if you think about it, some people don't make eye contact very well.
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Monday, July 27, 2015
More networking tips for introverts (and extroverts) | Waypoint
Many leaders make a big mistake when comes to networking. We stop doing it. A few years back I stopped networking because my life got busy. Boy, what a huge mistake! When my former employer shut the doors, the reality of searching for a new opportunity smacked me head on. Sure, I would find a new opportunity but I didn't have any warm leads in the pipeline.
My former co-worker at the office was a steady networker. As soon as he got the news about the closing, he reached out to his network. He says he landed his new opportunity within a week.
Don't know how to network, check this post:
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
First Day Manual
First-Timers, day one on your new job is more than filling out paperwork. The unprepared first-timer will focus solely on the paperwork, but YOU will work your strategy. Need help developing your First day plans? Follow the link here:
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
Common Mistakes Of New Managers
| The Wall Street Journal posted this article on leadership. It was adapted from their CEO guide but this applies to you - the new manager. The ideas are all great, however make note of point #5. You likely weren't hired just keep things going. Again, read #5 ..... The Read on: Mistakes |
Just Landed Your First Management Job?
You just landed your first management position- now what? Congratulations! Celebrate your accomplishment but you have to get busy doing your homework. Most experts say you have about 90 days to make an impact. In my opinion, 90 days may be a little generous. You have to hit the ground running on day 1. You aren't going to change the world on day 1 but you need start taking steps to do so. Check out this article which offers sound leadership advice for new managers/supervisors/leads. Read on: You're the New Boss, Now What?
"What is Leading from The Front"
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