Greg Sarangoulis shares some great advice for new leaders in the workplace to consider as they step into positions of great responsibility. Follow these tips to better situate yourself and your team for sustainable success and growth.

1. 20 Next­Level Tips
for New Managers
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Founder & Owner of GMI First, Inc.
Gregory Sarangoulis

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Do Your
Homework
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Resist the urge to
charge into a new
situation and swing
for the fences
without spending
enough time
observing, listening,
and learning. Be
humble and grow
into your new
position.

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Meet the Team
One­on­One
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Every member of your
team deserves a fair
chance to impress you.
Give each a fair amount
of individualized
attention and
consideration, then
draw your own
conclusions about the
quality of their input.

4. Gregory Sarangoulis
Set Clear Goals
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Set ground rules and
expectations in
stone as early as
possible. Everyone
should fully
understand both the
mission and their
role in it. Remember
to set clear and
transparent metrics
by which to measure
success.

5. Gregory Sarangoulis
Make an
Impression
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Find a way to send a
message that your
leadership is a blank
slate or a new era. Build
goodwill and offer a
symbolic opportunity
for everyone to start
fresh. Removing the
one bad apple from an
equation is sure to
send the message.

6. Gregory Sarangoulis
Make a Plan
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An idea without a
detailed and
well­organized plan
is unlikely to
succeed. Evaluate
progress regularly
and adjust as
necessary. Be sure
your whole team
stays focused and on
the same page.

7. Gregory Sarangoulis
Develop the Staff
and Yourself
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Developing
employees requires
attention and
commitment. Look for
opporunities to guide
them out of their
comfort zones and
keep them learning.
Motivate your team by
helping get them
where they want to go.

8. Gregory Sarangoulis
Appreciate
Your Limits
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Pick your battles
carefully. It takes time
to accumulate enough
capital to make certain
changes or enforce
something wildly
unpopular in the
workplace. Be patient
and recognize your
victories as they come.

9. Gregory Sarangoulis
Find a Mentor
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Identify a veteran
who can help guide
you through the
process of learning
the ropes. Their
advice is not only
extremely valuable,
but their support in
troublesome times
can be the difference
between a loss and a
very big win.

10. Gregory Sarangoulis
Build Bridges
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A manager isn't just
a leader, he or she is
an amabassdor for
her team to other
departments. Be
cognizant of how
your team is
perceived from the
outside and what
you can do to keep
efficient partnership
working well.

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Highlight
Successes
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Look for
opportuniteis to
shine a spotlight on
your team members'
most positive
contributions to
make them feel
valued and motivate
continued hard work.

12. Gregory Sarangoulis
Earn, Don't Ask
for, Respect
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Resist any
temptation to hide in
your office. Connect
with your team to
undertand what they
bring to the table,
but also to give them
the chance to
observe all the value
you are bringing to
the table as well.

13. Gregory Sarangoulis
Lead by
Example
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Your position offers
you greater insight into
the company. Your
attitudes, worries, and
disposition set a
precendent your team
will be sure to adopt. Be
confident, remain
composed, and set a
high standard for
everyone else to match.

14. Gregory Sarangoulis
Motivate with
Your Energy
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You set the tone, so
set a great one! Do
not let enthusiasm
for the work
stagnate. Keep the
energy high with
rewards and
opportunities to
foster collaboration.

15. Gregory Sarangoulis
Resist the Urge
to Babysit
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Respect your
employees and their
time. Although you
may be tempted to
micromanage, be sure
to provide everyone
enough space to
independently excel.
Treat them like you
want them to treat you.

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Invest
Personally
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Learn about your
team member to
find out what makes
them tick. Make
them feel accepted
and supported. This
will foster a more
positive
environment and
greater investment
on their part.

17. Gregory Sarangoulis
Check Your
Feelings
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One of the duties that
comes with being the
leader is a
responsibilty to
always be the bigger
person. Keep your
personal investment
within a clear set of
boundaries and never
deviate from them.

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Remember to
Delegate
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You will not be able
to do everything on
your own. Use your
team's strengths to
bolster your ability
to get the job done.
Just be sure to never
abuse the ability to
delegate.

19. Gregory Sarangoulis
Communication
Matters
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Reach out to your
employees and
maintain a high level of
transparency. A
two­way dialogue is
one of the best ways to
encourage a postive
environment, so that
eveyone always knows
where the team stands.

20. Gregory Sarangoulis
Consistency is
the Key
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Your team should
never be uncertain
about how you are
going to act. Be sure
your actions make it
clear that you are a
positive resource at
their disposal and
encourage their
honesty with
consistent behaviors.

21. Gregory Sarangoulis
Take the Time
to Reflect
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Be sure your
behavior and
attitude are in fact
representative of the
best that you have to
offer by setting aside
time to honestly
reflect on your work
thus far.