You know that your boss makes a big difference in how happy you are at work.If you have a great boss, it makes life way easier than when you have a micromanager, toxic, or even abusive boss.  Believe me, I hear all the stories.Your company knows that management impacts engagement and whether you stay or leave.So why do 98% of managers think their company can improve on management training?Why in a recent study did half of managers feel they weren’t prepared to take on their role?If you are a people manager reading this, I know you want to be the best leader for your team.In this episode:I’m breaking down lessons learned and common pitfalls when it comes to effective people management.I’m sharing 3 specific ways you can be an awesome boss right now, even without management training.When you apply these 3 things, you will see immediate results in your effectiveness and the engagement of your team.Whether you are a people manager, want to be one, or just want to help your boss be an awesome one, this episode is for you.There are a ton of great resources shared in this episode, as well:Previous podcast episodes:Episode 8 - Entry Level to Senior Leader: www.melissamlawrence.com/8Episode 42 - The Perfect 1-1 Framework: www.melissamlawrence.com/42 Online resources:Learn more about Situational Leadership:  https://situational.com/situational-leadership/Harvard Business School - Business Research for Business Leaders: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/Pages/browse.aspx?HBSTopic=LeadershipJournal of Management: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jomAcademy of Management Journals: https://aom.org/research/journals/journal TED talks: https://www.ted.com/playlists Books:Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger InstituteLeaders Eat Last:  Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon SinekThe Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation and Growth by Amy C. EdmondsonThe First-Time Manager by Loren Belker, Jim McCormick and Gary TopchikLearn more about coaching with Melissa at www.melissamlawrence.comAre you questioning if you are in the right career? Take the quiz at www.melissamlawrence.com/quizWork with MelissaJoin the VIP Email Insiders ConnectLinkedInInstagram