Being a manager is never easy. And if you have never supervised others, the feat can be even more daunting. Managers are often spinning several plates: leading by example, setting and exceeding goals ...

Stepping into a senior position is a proud moment for upwardly mobile professionals. However, becoming a successful manager is far from straightforward. Analyst Gartner suggests that as many as 40% of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harry Kraemer, Jr. is a professor at the Kellogg School of Management. It’s arguably the most difficult career transition in ...

Stepping into management can make or break a team — learn how to lead with confidence, build trust and avoid the pitfalls that derail so many first-time managers. Common challenges you may face as a ...

Female professional giving a high five to her colleague in conference room. Group of colleagues celebrating success in a meeting. Transitioning into a managerial role is both an exciting milestone and ...

As someone who's spent years in leadership, I've seen firsthand how critical engaged managers are to an organization's success. A recent Gallup State of the Workforce study confirms that reducing ...