Welcome to
Managerial
Mayhem
Where the chaos of new management meets clarity, humor, and hope.
About This Blog
Let's be honest—your first management role is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. One day you're chatting by the coffee machine with your teammates, and the next day you're the one responsible for their performance reviews. Talk about mayhem, right?
Management Mayhem is your survival guide through the wild, wonderful, and occasionally nightmarish world of new leadership. This isn't your typical corporate blog filled with buzzwords and unrealistic advice. Instead, you'll find real talk about the messy middle of management—the awkward conversations, the "fake it 'til you make it" moments, and yes, even the victories that make it all worthwhile.
What You'll Find Here
Real Stories, Real Solutions: Every post tackles the challenges you're actually facing, not the ones leadership books pretend you're having.
Humor That Heals: Because sometimes you need to laugh to keep from crying (we've all been there).
Practical Wisdom: Actionable advice that works in the real world, not just in theory.
Encouragement Without the Fluff: Honest support that acknowledges how hard this job can be while reminding you that you've absolutely got this.
About Your Guide Through the Mayhem
Hi, I'm Ebony Robinson, creator of the Peer2Manager Success System. My journey into management started like many others—with a promotion, a healthy dose of confidence, and absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.
I learned the hard way that managing former peers is like trying to change clothes while riding a bicycle in traffic. It's possible, but it requires skill, balance, and probably a few minor crashes along the way. Through trial, error, and more coffee than any human should consume, I figured out how to navigate the transition from peer to leader.
The greatest compliment I ever received as a manager came years later when a former employee, now in his own leadership role, told me: "I try to manage the way you did." That moment reminded me why this work matters so much.
My Mission for You
I'm not here to turn you into a carbon copy of me or anyone else. The management world has enough cookie-cutter leaders, thank you very much. Instead, I want to help you develop your authentic leadership style—one that honors who you are while growing into who you're becoming.
Whether you're three days or three months into your management journey, this blog is your space to feel seen, supported, and maybe even entertained while you figure out this whole leadership thing.
Ready to turn your management mayhem into manageable success? Let's dive in together.
New posts drop every week. Because even in mayhem, consistency matters.
Walking the Tightrope: How to Be the Boss Without Being a Monster
So you've been promoted from "one of the gang" to "the person who assigns quotas," and suddenly you're wondering how to command respect without becoming the office villain. Welcome to the delicate dance of authority, where you need to be taken seriously without taking yourself too seriously, and where the line between "strong leader" and "corporate tyrant" is thinner than your patience during forecast week.
Your First Team Meeting: A Choose Your Own Adventure in Awkwardness
Woo hoo! You've scheduled your first team meeting as a manager. You've blocked out an hour on everyone's calendar, booked the conference room with the broken projector, and prepared what you're sure will be an inspiring agenda. You're about to discover that leading a meeting is like performing surgery—everyone's watching, mistakes are immediately obvious, and there's a decent chance someone's going to bleed.
Congratulations, You're Now Everyone's Least Favorite Person
So you got the promotion. The corner office (or at least the slightly less cramped cubicle). The salary bump. The fancy new title on your business cards. You're probably feeling pretty good right about now, aren't you?