Are your managers causing problems?
Probably. But there's a way to start changing that.
Hi leader,
You have a solid vision and a talented team. You’re showing up every day, ready to drive results. But lately, things are sticky and slow, like they’re trying to move through molasses or some other dreadfully sticky substance.
Here’s the part that, unfortunately, most leaders don’t hear enough: it’s rarely a motivation problem. Instead, it’s a management problem. Even the most driven teams stall when new managers aren’t equipped with the right tools, frameworks, and systems.
Because let’s face it, no one ever taught them how to manage people, or gave them the knowledge they needed to do it well.
The move from individual contributor to manager or people leader is a big one, but often, it’s not something we do a good job preparing people for. And therein lies the problem…
How can we expect the best from our managers and teams if they don’t have the support they needed from the get-go?
I started Honest Office here on Substack because I wanted to spark new ideas around how work can and should look. After all, people are yearning for something new. They’re more than ready to do the work, but they want something more. Something meaningful. Something honest. Something totally different than what we’re used to.
At Ready Leader Coaching & Consulting, I take things a step further, supporting organizations in building the infrastructure that drives this transformation. I help managers and teams become more confident, empowered, and self-sufficient—so everyone can get out of the molasses.
My proven tools, frameworks, and systems allow aspiring, first-time, or struggling managers to lead more thoughtfully, nurture teams that drive results, and free up your organization’s time, energy, and money.
If you’ve been…
Watching good people come and go
Fielding complaints around bad managers and plummeting morale
Finding your team running in a million aimless directions
Facing fatigue, overwhelm, or burnout
Unable to figure out why a one-time training did so little for anyone
…it’s not a “people problem.” It’s not you, and it’s not them. It’s a systems-and-support problem. And that’s actually something we can fix. Not overnight, but quicker than you think. Because when managers are supported, teams are stronger, and organizations can thrive.
📅 Let’s talk about what this looks like for your team: Book your complementary discovery call here today.
Can’t wait to see what we’ll do together.
In honesty,
Melissa
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Author of Honest Office
Founder of Ready Leader Coaching & Consulting
