#AskPeshev 93: Managing Difficult People

#AskPeshev 93: Managing Difficult People

May 19, 2021

“What essentially helps is understanding the nature of the business and reminding everyone what they have signed up for.”

— Mario Peshev

How did you first transition to management? 🤔 I've read tons of books and articles discussing "how to properly onboard a manager" but almost everyone I know has been promoted to a position they know nothing about, learning the ropes "on the fly". 🪂 Not to mention that many have inherited messy projects or have to deal with difficult people—unarmed. Here's how expectations meet reality and what management often entails for both managers and team members. What are your management struggles? Let me know how I can help through my business advisory services Growth Shuttle. 🚀  Just hit "Reply" to reach out and make sure you go over this week’s newsletter :)  Mario

One of the biggest problems new managers face is juggling team management with other responsibilities. According to an analysis by the Center for Creative Leadership, about 68% of new managers struggle with this problem.

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Did you ever wish to know certain things that will make you work better with your senior management?  There are three leading aspects that the senior management cares about. Let’s briefly discuss these three.

Content Marketing Lesson: Content Upgrades Are Critical | Mario PeshevWhen it comes to SEO, decaying content can happen. Decaying content is the type of content that is gradually losing its relevance over a period of time. If your content hasn’t been updated, it can lose its value because it’s no longer as helpful and relevant as it was once before.

Originally published on Thrive Global last week, my short essay on owning your mistakes took off and the positive response has been overwhelming. Here's the condensed version on why taking responsibility has such a global impact on any individual, after months of communication and emotional intelligence research I've been digging into. I’m curious to hear your success stories (or even the ones that backfired).

If you want to build a strong culture or a company of people who do not only follow you, but are also committed to the cause, then you need to step up as a leader.Finding ways to engage with your staff can bring about a stable work environment. You can organize quick staff meetings, team-building activities, or one-on-one talks.But what it really boils down to in every organization is that trust is imperative.

I've been reading "The Motivation Myth" recently and Jeff Haden came off with a tough assessment regarding career motivation. Long story short, following the baseline processes of coming on time and sitting in meetings, and completing daily tasks summarizes the basis of your job requirements. But that's the same expectation towards every single employee. If you want to stand out, you need to deliver on top of that.