hi everyone

[allick06]

hi everyone. i am a new salon manager in ga. and so far i've learned that i've got a lot to learn. i'm happily married to the same man for 11 years now. together we have 3 children who are all practically grown. it's just us and my gang of 3 cats and 2 dogs at the moment, which is always subject to change without notice. all my pets were rescues at one time and everyone has little personality quirks but we fit perfectly.
i'm a bit uncertain in my new position and am experiencing trouble getting associates accustomed to the change. i welcome advice on how to make this transition as smooth as possible. i have a strong personality and don't put up with nonsense or laziness. all i ask is respect and won't have a problem terminating anyone that may jeopardize my leadership. i like all my associates and foresee resistance from only a couple of them. i want all of us to excel at our careers and won't allow anyone to defeat me. if anyone has practical advice please let me know

[Cosette]

Hi Allison,
Welcome! Congratulations on your new salon manager position!
Sheri

[toomuchfunbnme]

Hello Allicko6. Congratulations on your new position as manager!

[DogCrazy]

Hey Allison, I searched your other threads after reading this one to see if I got the same impression, and I did. What jumps out at me here is the self-important attitude you seem to have. No wonder you're having problems with colleagues--
and clients. It appears you're demanding respect, throwing your weight around, intolerant, and lacking dipomacy in dealing with people. Lighten up, OK? Remember, the greatest among you will be your servant.

[mustluvdogs1]

Wow! If I was a guest here, or new, I would think twice about putting myself out there for crits like that...That is Mean. And publicly too. You could have at least said in PM. There were many Guest viewing last night...and I hope they sign on. What is with some of you? We are nice here and tactful.

[DogCrazy]

Guess you're referring to me. That's just how she comes across to me, she asked for advice, and I suggested she be more diplomatic. You've gotta know how to treat people--especially if you're a manager. I learned a long time ago to examine myself if I'm having trouble with anyone--to check my attitude and see if I'M the problem. I like treating people the way I want to be treated. I thought that might give her something to consider, and not just assume the aggravation is because of everybody else. I thought maybe I was frank--didn't intend to be mean.

I'm from Georgia too Allison.

[mustluvdogs1]

Let's see what Helly and the others have to say. Helly is frank, but in a diplomatic way. She knows her Stuff.I would not want to manage...I"m a softie.

[mustluvdogs1]

I may hve clicked myself by mistake..had phone call. Wait and see what Helly thinks...she knows her stuff.Frank but diplomatic...Thewre is a way to criticize nicely....softer words. I am very sensitive. If you click yopur own post, it wont post. I'm a do-over sometimes sorry.

[Mary1980]

Honestly I don't think dog crazy was out of line at all. When you ask a question and put it out there like that I would hope to get honest answers like that. Not just a bunch of people blowing smoke up my patuty. When I read it, it gave me chills. No one will jeopardize my leadership, I'll terminate you on the spot, and no one will defeat me. To me it sounds as though someone's drunk with power. I don't mean to offend anyone, but I'm kind of glad she's not my boss. I have no problem with someone being in a firm leadership role but you need to make the work environment pleasant, we're people actually want to come to work. I would never feel as though I could just fire people that "inter fear with my leadership". People have bills and children and other things going on in there life. You need to talk to people, care about them and get them on your side. Granted if there a horrible employee and there's no changing them yes terminate them. You make it sound as though, don't question me or you'll be fired, and that's the wrong way to be. It sounds to me that you may have a fear that someone might take you position. I would never fear that, unless I was acting domineering like you, because if they ever did get your position you might reap what you sew.

Maybe I got the complete wrong impression of your thread, which I hope is the case. By the way it sounded though, there's going to be nothing but problems at that shop. Good groomers don't seem easy to come by, you need to realize that. Make work fun, treat them like your equal, not like your their warden.