by Debbie Yarwood | Mar 10, 2017 | Book Review, Culture
Quick Summary A team member comes to you with a problem and you give them a solution. And you wonder why your day consists of constant interruptions from your team looking for help. The Coaching Habit. Say Less, Ask More & Change The Way You Will Lead Forever by...
by Debbie Yarwood | Mar 2, 2017 | Culture, New Manager
I used to be good at my job. As a new manager, have you ever thought that? You were good. Good enough to get the promotion to management. But this step up the ladder wasn’t just about getting through the interview process. Your head is now spinning with...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jan 27, 2017 | Culture, New Manager
You’re a new manager and I’m going to allow you a couple of minutes to feel sorry for yourself. Let’s get it out there. Being a new manager can be lonely, can’t it? I bet you thought about a lot of things when you got promoted. The new responsibilities, managing a...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jan 3, 2017 | Culture
Have your team returned to work with enthusiasm and vigour? Or have they come back with a new year’s resolution and a freshly updated resumé? How do you stop your employee looking for a new job? ‘So how’s the job going?’ asks Joe’s aunt over drinks two days before...
by Debbie Yarwood | Aug 4, 2016 | Culture
Your team has been ticking over just fine. In fact, it’s got to a point where you don’t worry about the people stuff anymore. And then you hire a new member of staff. You thought you’d got it right. You made the introductions. Heck, you even took them out for...
by Debbie Yarwood | Jul 5, 2016 | Culture
Many years ago, I worked for a manager who had an unusual talent. He could suck the enthusiasm out of a room before he even got to his desk. It got so bad that no one booked vacation without first knowing the dates he would be away. When he wasn’t there we loved our...
