Empowerment is a great thing, especially during times of change, upheaval and disruption. Empowered employees show greater commitment, stay more engaged, and create better results. Empowered employees take more initiative and get more done than employees who work in a fear-based, command-and-control environment. As a new supervisor, you hear and read about these organizational performance […]
WE HELP NEW SUPERVISORS SUCCEED IN THE TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP
The most challenging leadership experience anyone will face isn’t the one at the top but the first promotion to a leadership position. It can be overwhelming to deal with the change and uncertainty that come with the promotion from peer to leader. On this website, you will find insight, resources and powerful learning opportunities designed to specifically address the challenges of new leaders. Together we can help make it a smooth and successful transition. Welcome to Bud to Boss!
Bud to Boss Blog
How to Talk to an Angry Person
Emotions are running high, and people seemingly get angry for no reason. If you’re like most of the people, you managing someone’s emotional outburst is the last thing you one to do. While some people seem to have a knack for helping others “back off the edge,” most people feel at least a little bit […]
Helping Grief-Stricken Employees
Death is an incredibly tough subject to discuss, and one we are confronted with daily these days, but it’s also been an issue that managers and leaders have dealt with for a long time. How should you act when an employee loses a loved one? What should you say? How do you respond without coming […]
When Should We Train New Leaders?
It’s not a matter of if you’re going to train your new leaders. It’s a matter of when and how. Those are the questions I’m going to respond to in this video. Tweet it out: Being a new supervisor may be the biggest transition of a career. Make sure you are supporting their growth. @KevinEikenberry
