Manager Development

This is where I share my thoughts on leadership,
management, and employee development.

I write about my own thoughts and share the insights of others, sometimes in the same blog!

Please comment if you agree, disagree, or want to discuss further. I believe we all get

better and stronger when we share our ideas and resources.

Kindness is Power. Too Bad Companies Don't Get That.

Do Your Employees Feel Heard and Understood?

A lot of us do work that we like. And yet, we quit.

Laura Sukorokoff

Jan 31, 20234 min read

Do Your Employees Feel Heard and Understood?

Soft skills training is the best way for managers to build the skills to connect with employees, and amplify their voices.

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Laura Sukorokoff

Oct 25, 20222 min read

The Cons and Cons of Leadership

There are some important "cons" for leaders to pay attention to: consistency and consideration - soft skills every leader should employ.

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Communication Problems with Your Employees? Maybe It's You!

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 27, 20224 min read

Communication Problems with Your Employees? Maybe It's You!

There’s an epidemic of bad people leadership out there, but that can be changed with caring, communication, and soft skills training.

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Feeling a Little Communication Shy? Get Over It!

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 11, 20223 min read

Feeling a Little Communication Shy? Get Over It!

People who work for us want to know how they’re doing. Feedback helps people to know what they're doing well and what needs to be fixed.

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Want to Avoid the Great Resignation? Develop Relationships!

Laura Sukorokoff

Mar 9, 20224 min read

Want to Avoid the Great Resignation? Develop Relationships!

Developing relationships with employees encourages connection. If managers can do that, then they can inspire loyalty and engagement.

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First, Give Me Some Heat, Then I’ll Give You Wood

Laura Sukorokoff

Feb 1, 20224 min read

First, Give Me Some Heat, Then I’ll Give You Wood

You can't expect people to do great work without resources. To create, promote, and sell well, employees need learning and development.

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Your Managers Are Burning Out. What Are You Going To Do About It?

Laura Sukorokoff

Jan 13, 20224 min read

Your Managers Are Burning Out. What Are You Going To Do About It?

Are managers getting the support they need? Studies show us they probably aren’t, and they're experiencing manager burnout.

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Managers Are the Key to Employees' Feelings of Worth

Laura Sukorokoff

Oct 19, 20215 min read

Managers Are the Key to Employees' Feelings of Worth

How people feel, at work, is important. So invest in development for your people, especially your managers.

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From the “Great Resignation” to the Great Retention

Laura Sukorokoff

Sep 28, 20215 min read

From the “Great Resignation” to the Great Retention

The Great Resignation. There's a veritable tsunami of employee movement happening right now. Managers are the key to fixing that.

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Flexibility is the Future of Team Management. Are Your Managers Ready For It?

Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 14, 20213 min read

Flexibility is the Future of Team Management. Are Your Managers Ready For It?

Flexibility is the future of team management and must be embraced. Your managers will need coaching, support, and soft-skills training.

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the corporate water…

Laura Sukorokoff

Jun 30, 20214 min read

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the corporate water…

Managers are the crucial link between senior leadership and workers. Hybrid work will require strong people management skills.

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Laura Sukorokoff

Jun 2, 20213 min read

Why is Manager Training So Important?

Most companies spend few resources on training their managers to lead. 9 out of 10 managers in your workplace struggle and need support.

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Really Listening – A Skill Worth Building

Laura Sukorokoff

May 25, 20212 min read

Really Listening – A Skill Worth Building

One on ones, done well, can lead to a happy and motivated team. To make this the best it can be, managers have to really listen.

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One On One Conversations – Quantified and Compelling Reasons to Have Them

Laura Sukorokoff

Mar 24, 20214 min read

One On One Conversations – Quantified and Compelling Reasons to Have Them

1:1 meetings are the KEY to soft skills development and connection with your team. Need more convincing? Here's the evidence.

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If Listening is So Important, Why Don't Managers Do It?

Laura Sukorokoff

Feb 24, 20212 min read

If Listening is So Important, Why Don't Managers Do It?

The command and control model has resulted in high-intensity, Type A leaders who talk too much and listen too little.

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Looking for a Holiday Gift for Your Managers? How About A Book?

Laura Sukorokoff

Dec 10, 20203 min read

Looking for a Holiday Gift for Your Managers? How About A Book?

Books make a terrific holiday gift. Here are 7 of my favourites (and, of course, my own!)

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Laura Sukorokoff

Nov 30, 20205 min read

You Can't Always Get What You Want...

Managers struggle with allowing team members to work to their strengths while getting everything done. There has to be a balance.

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4 Ways Sales Training Benefits Your Company (and One Stunning Bit of Data!)

Laura Sukorokoff

Sep 22, 20203 min read

4 Ways Sales Training Benefits Your Company (and One Stunning Bit of Data!)

“For every dollar a company invests in [sales] training, they receive about $4.53 in return.” What more justification do you need?

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3 Manager Metrics That Can Significantly Impact Engagement

Laura Sukorokoff

Sep 16, 20204 min read

3 Manager Metrics That Can Significantly Impact Engagement

There are many data points companies measure. However, there are 3 more very important metrics that should be included.

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Laura Sukorokoff

Jul 31, 20204 min read

5 Important Words For These Times

Wise leaders will recognize their people need help and find resources to teach them. They will find a way to use this time for growth.

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This is where I share my thoughts on leadership, management, and employee development.

This is where I share my thoughts on leadership,
management, and employee development.