The Manager Track

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If you’re in you're a new manager and want to become a confident and competent leader people love to work with, then join leadership expert Ramona Shaw in this podcast. Each week, Ramona shares inspiring new perspectives and practical tips you can use right away to successfully transition into your first leadership role and to think, act, and communicate like the leader you know you can be.

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Being Too Comfortable

Apr 30 2024 24 mins

Consistency is a good thing, right?But what if you are being consistent just for the sake of consistency, and you lose sight of your real goal?For example, Ramona recently realized that she consistently went to the gym because she focused on being consistent. However, she got comfortable with the routine and lost sight of the real goal: gaining more strength and improving her endur

Unable to Keep Up

Apr 23 2024 25 mins

Ever feel like you have countless unread emails, endless chat messages, a week full of meetings, and not nearly enough time to get to your to-do list?If you've ever felt like you just can't keep up with all the demands of your role as a new manager, this episode will help you identify what might be getting in the way.Ramona puts several common challenges managers face under the mic

When our Minds Trick Us Into Ineffective Leadership - Interview with Cayla Horey

Apr 16 2024 42 mins

Daring to sound cliché... but I'm pretty sure you've heard phrases like, "Think about what you are thinking about," and "Our thoughts become our beliefs, and our beliefs become our action." But have you ever had someone call out your mental blind spots?Do you know what mental traps might be impacting your effectiveness as a leader? Would you be able to recognize them yourself?In t

Supporting Your First-Time Managers: Success Strategies

Apr 09 2024 36 mins

Have you ever thought about conducting your hiring process in the Metaverse? Or considered investing in an everboarding training strategy for your employees?These are just some of the many topics you'll hear about in this week's podcast episode.Ramona is joined by three learning and development (L&D) leaders for an insightful conversation on how to best support first-time manag

Elevating Your Communication Skills with GenAI

Apr 02 2024 23 mins

GenAI isn't a trend or a fad that will eventually fade. It is crucial for leaders to not only understand it but also be involved in conversations and early initiatives regarding GenAI's use in their workplace.But now, let's get a bit more tactical.GenAI is impacting business strategies, workflows, and employee productivity. However, leaders can also leverage it to improve communica

Letting Someone Go

Mar 26 2024 25 mins

Imagine that sinking feeling when you realize you may have to let someone go from your team. It's one of the most difficult situations a manager faces. In most cases, the manager has been feeling this tugging going on for a while but has put it off, hoping that things would improve. But at some point they have to face the inevitable. What's worse, if they were the one that hired t

Current-Day Lessons from Historical Leaders - with Moshik Temkin

Mar 19 2024 50 mins

Do great leaders make history, or does history make great leaders? Whether it’s a political upheaval like what Napoleon faced, an economic depression as with Roosevelt, or a company facing an existential challenge, great leaders have historically grasped these moments as opportunities for significant change. In fact, the desire to bring about positive change and make a differen

When Someone Doesn't Like What You Did or Said

Mar 12 2024 16 mins

Ever had that moment when what you said or did unexpectedly turned someone's mood sour? As a leader, handling dissatisfaction within your team is inevitable and can require emotional intelligence and managerial finesse. While it can be uncomfortable delivering news or making decisions that not everyone likes, it's your responsibility as a leader to make tough calls when needed. S

Better Listening - What It Actually Means

Mar 05 2024 26 mins

Can you recall that last conversation you had with someone when you noticed they weren't fully present with you and giving you their fullest attention? Maybe they checked their phones every so often, maybe they were watching people walking by, or they were more interested telling you about their own experiences rather than trying to really hear and understand what you were trying t

People-First Leadership & Unconventional Practices - with Shawn Stewart

Feb 27 2024 35 mins

Leadership is not just about setting direction; it's also about revealing vulnerabilities. In this episode, Ramona and guest, Shawn Stewart, discuss the importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership. Shawn Stewart is a highly respected leader with substantial experience in the engineering sector. Currently holding the title of VP of Engineering at EcoCart, Shawn has s