SuperManager
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Taking the Leap - Part 2 of 2
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people realize after 10, 15, 20+... years in their career that they're just not happy. So what do you? Listen in as our panel of Sup...
SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Are You Happy? (part 1 of 2)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you always know what you wanted to do as a career? So many people realize after several years in a job that they're just not satisfied. B...
SuperManager: Preparing for Retirement
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you mention preparing for retirement people typically think about financial planning. But what about the emotional life changing aspects of ret...
SuperManager: Work and Life Balance
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are your work life, home life, and spiritual life in balance? Take a listen to these well balanced (sort of) SuperManagers discussing work and life ...
SuperManager: Technical vs Management
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many managers are promoted because of their skills at doing the job. But is management the right path to take, or are there other options. What...
SuperManager: Hiring a Cultural Fit
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much you and your team enjoy coming to work can depend on the company culture and whether or not your team is a good fit. What is your company c...
SuperManager: Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What is it and What Can You Do?
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's surprising how many people have Imposter Syndrome. So let's talk about it. What does it mean, how does if affect you, and what can ...
SuperManager: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you fear being found out at work? On the outside everything seems like it's going great. But on the inside, you're a mess up away from th...
SuperManager: Illness and Presenteeism at Work
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about the emotional aspects of presenteeism and how it affects the office. Now we're continuing our discussion with illness a...
SuperManager: Building a Community at Work
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the office got along? Tune in to SuperManager for this week's episode "Building a Community at Work...
Super Manager Podcast - Emotional Aspects of Presenteeism and a Cry Room
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had an employee have a meltdown at work? Presenteeism is defined as the problem of employees who are not fully functioning in the workpl...
SuperManager: Side Hustles
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does everyone now have a side hustle? You know, some way of earning revenue besides the traditional full-time job. Why is this so popular? Liste...
SuperManager: Measuring Productivity
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time is the most valuable commodity we have. You can't make more, but you can be more productive to make better use of your time. And that st...
SuperManager: How to Reduce Stress and Still Care
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed a correlation between how much you care about your job and how much stress you feel? Well there are ways to really care about doing a g...
SuperManager: Characteristics of Top Leaders
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone a good leader? Are you a good leader? Listen in on this discussion regarding our favorite leaders, the characteristics that mak...
SuperManager: Better Time Management
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time is one of our most valuable resources... So how do we make more? This week our super panel discusses strategies for better time management and ...
SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 3 (What's the Solution?)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the solution to "shame and blame?" Or is there another approach that produces more tangible results in the work environment? Has progress...
SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)So how do we get past Gender Bias? Does the law provide the solution? Or is there an...
SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)There are laws in place to help reduce gender bias and unequal pay in the workplace, but is that ...
SuperManager: Increasing Employee Enthusiasm and Loyalty
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Employee enthusiasm and loyalty is an important element for keeping your team productive. On this week's episode of SuperManager, our panelists d...
SuperManager: Knowledge Transfer - Best Practices when you're Losing an Expert
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When a key part of your team leaves, there is a responsibility for the manager to make sure every one has a smooth transition. Listen in on this discu...
SuperManager: Continuing Eduction - Who's Responsible?
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses and industries benefit from employees continuing education on their skill. The employee becomes more valuable to the company, and mayb...
SuperManager: Empowering Your Employees
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How much control do your employees have over their own success, and the success of your organization? How much should they have? What are some of the ...
SuperManager: Department Onboarding - Getting Employees Acclimated to the Group
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about on-boarding, everyone has talked about on-boarding... but what about department on-boarding? How do businesses help employees ...
SuperManager: The Organization Communication Conversation
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is essential for an organization to be successful. What are some ways that managers can help communication flow efficiently within an or...
SuperManager: Help! My Team Isn't Meeting Deadlines - Increasing Productivity
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone hates deadlines, but it's the reality of the job. What do you do when your department doesn't meet them? Push back the deadlines? W...
SuperManager: Attracting the Right Employees
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Achieving goals in an organization requires having the right team. However, finding the right person to fill the missing link can be difficult. What a...
SuperManager: De-escalating/Reducing Drama at Work
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Drama, drama, drama... We'd like a drama-free work environment, but it keeps happening. Gossiping, conversations about instead of with co-workers...
SuperManager: Improving the Hiring Process
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has made it easier to apply for employment, but has YOUR process improved? What's the employee experience? How easy (or difficult) is ...
SuperManager: Employee Emotional Wellness and How It Affects Performance
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how emotional well being (personal baggage and stress) can affect performance at work. What's the difference between ...
SuperManager: Office Horror Stories - Bad Hires
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a beautiful thing when you hire just the right employee, but that doesn't always happen. In fact, we're going to discuss those off...
SuperManager: Interview Horror Stories
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If I could write a book about all of the weird and unusual things that have happened during job interviews (from both sides of the table)…Find out, ...
SuperManager: Me Too and How it Affects You in the Workplace
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Me Too movement has really shaken things up in the news, in our lives, and in the workplace. What once seemed harmless (to some) is now very publi...
SuperManager: Religion in the Workplace
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's an ongoing debate about religion in schools, and where it is and isn't to practice or even discuss religion. But what about the work...
SuperManager: Remote Employees – Creating a Cohesive Culture
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a part technical / part company culture discussion on how to deal with employees working from remote locations. This conversation includes tec...
SuperManager: Does Your Office Promote Positive Employee Health and Wellness?
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An employee's wellbeing can seriously affect their performance at work... whether it's a poor diet, emotional distress, financial problems, ...
SuperManager: Security and Avoiding Malware
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We will be discussing different ways of keeping company data secure, from a technology standpoint (antivirus/malware software...) to company and depar...
SuperManager: Creating an Ideal Workplace With and For Your Employees
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's safe to assume that employees find value in recognition like Employee of the Month or yoga during lunch, but there's more to it than th...
SuperManager: Navigating the Opioid Crisis in the Workplace
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows someone affected by the opioid crisis. But how does this affect the work environment. And what can you, as a manager or co-worker, ...
SuperManager: Social Consciousness and Community Outreach Programs in the Workplace
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's workforce wants to give back to their community and look for employers who support this endeavor. Why is social consciousness so import...
SuperManager: Office Horror Stories
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In an office things go wrong, personalities collide, poor decisions are made. It can be a real horror story... or it can be great listening, when it...
SuperManager: The Legalization of Medical Marijuana and how it Affects the Workplace
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How will the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use affect the office environment? Won't it affect performance? What abou...
SuperManager - Introduction (podcast 0)
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's quite a challenge being responsible for the success of your company or department, and your team. Laws, people and technology are constant...