The Manager Track
Episodes
Being Too Comfortable
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 exa...
Unable to Keep Up
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
When our Minds Trick Us Into Ineffective Leadership - Interview with Cayla Horey
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 beli...
Supporting Your First-Time Managers: Success Strategies
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about conducting your hiring process in the Metaverse? Or considered investing in an everboarding training strategy for your emp...
Elevating Your Communication Skills with GenAI
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Letting Someone Go
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 face...
Current-Day Lessons from Historical Leaders - with Moshik Temkin
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do great leaders make history, or does history make great leaders? Whether it’s a political upheaval like what Napoleon faced, an economic depressi...
When Someone Doesn't Like What You Did or Said
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ine...
Better Listening - What It Actually Means
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
People-First Leadership & Unconventional Practices - with Shawn Stewart
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is not just about setting direction; it's also about revealing vulnerabilities. In this episode, Ramona and guest, Shawn Stewart, discuss t...
Positioning Yourself for Senior Roles with Richard Triggs
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of The Manager Track podcast, host Ramona Shaw welcomes a distinguished guest, Richard Triggs, renowned for his innovative...
6 AI Skills & 5 Must-Take Actions
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wondered what other leaders are currently doing on the topic of AI? Even if your workplace as a whole isn't a frontrunner in the space, it's...
Copycat Leadership
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The allure of success and influence isn't just something that happens with the latest viral post. It can also happen when new managers try to mimic th...
Changing Behaviors & Achieving Goals
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Quitter's Day." No, it's not the day that a person quits their job. It's the second Friday in January, designated as the day when most people are li...
Leveraging Emotions
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? As leaders, we often struggle with the pressure to keep things bottled up and be "profession...
Coachability
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Manager Track podcast, host Ramona Shaw delves into the intriguing subject of coachability and its crucial role in perso...
AI: 2024's Most Important Leadership Topic
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, we anticipate a significant transformation in technological landscapes, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the center stage. Even if your ...
Re-Release: Having a Leadership Playbook
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you walking into the new year wanting to accelerate your career? If so, then this episode is for you. It's a re-release of Episode 152, one of the...
Re-Release: Is Your Thinking Helping or Hurting You
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes of The Manager Track podcast. If you've ever struggled with analysis paralysis, overthinking,...
Interviewing for Leadership Roles - With Farah Sharghi
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we discuss how to nail leadership interviews with insights and strategies from Farah Sharghi. With a wealth of experience as a...
Reactivity
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we explore the etymology of the term "decide," we uncover its roots in the Latin word "decidere." "De-" means "off" or "down," and "caedere" mean...
Unfounded Worries About Leadership
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The one person you spend more time with than anyone else is yourself. So, it's no surprise that your internal dialogue with yourself is also more cruc...
Difficult People at Work
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been captivated by the challenges and dynamics of competitive reality shows like "Survivor," "Squid Game," or "Hell's Kitchen," you'll ...
Leading Well Without Leadership Talent
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is not a predetermined ability and no one starts out being an exceptional leader. It's an ongoing learning process filled with bumps, detou...
Ownership Mindset
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Pincus, the founder of Zynga, once said that leaders should "make everyone the CEO of something." But that's easier said than done. So how do yo...
What My Most Successful Clients Have in Common
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year since 1935 and coming up on December 9, football enthusiasts gather around to see who will win the esteemed Heisman Trophy. Only the best o...
Creating Effective, Engaging, and Enjoyable Meetings - with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 183 - We all know that bad meetings can be a waste of time, reduce energy, and hinder team and business growth. But, how in the world can we chang...
Tough Moments of Leadership - A Q&A Session
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself in an awkward place that requires you to address a difficult topic while maintaining trust, then you don't want to miss ...
Smart People Problems
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a smart and analytical leader is a gift, but it also comes with its own set of unique challenges. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast,...
Entitlement
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders, it's crucial for us to understand how to identify entitled behaviors and effectively manage employees who are exhibiting those behaviors. ...
Developing AI-Enabled Leader: A Panel Discussion
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wondering how you can use AI to improve your productivity or get better at people-related tasks, and maybe even increase the efficiency of ...
Transitioning Roles
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating change can be difficult and feel overwhelming at times. It can feel like a balancing act of letting go of the past while embracing the oppo...
Emotional Labor
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional labor, it's that game face we put on when we have doubts, worries, or fears, but others expect confidence from us. Let's face it, that can ...
How to Advance as a Leader
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, we will explore why investing in your leadership development is so crucial, the areas you should focus o...
A Formula to Navigate Change, Overwork, & Confusion - with Sonya Shelton
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study by Dell Technologies* reports that an estimated 85% of jobs in 2030 haven't been invented yet. This research coupled with the emerging ...
Leading as an Introvert
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Manager Track Podcast, I will be pulling back the curtain on the topic of leading as an introvert. Not only will I challenge th...
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Dr. Paul White. Dr. White is a renowned psychologist, speaker, and leadership expert, and he...
Re-release: Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is your sign that you've been putting off that difficult conversation long enough. This is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes of Th...
Communicating With Numbers
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett once famously said, 'If you can't communicate, it's like winking at a girl in the dark - nothing happens.' This humorous analogy holds...
Teaming in a Hybrid Word & Pay Equity with Sally Loftis
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of team engagement in your remote and hybrid work environments, then you are not alone! Desp...
Dual Models Leaders Have to Navigate
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional models of leadership are often presented as cookie-cutter frameworks, but the reality is that true leadership isn't so clear-cut. In fact,...
Wanting Better
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered questions like, "Should I leave or should I stay?" "Would it be better if I had a different job?" "When can I finally get promo...
Calendar White Space
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, host Ramona Shaw talks about the importance of creating 'Calendar White Space' and its impact on leaders...
Re-Release: How to Deal With “Toxic” People at Work
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Toxic" isn't just a buzzword, it's a very real way to describe behaviors and situations that are detrimental, both in and out of the workplace. This ...
Overdone Strengths
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, host Ramona Shaw discusses the concept of 'Overdone Strengths' and how it impacts leadership effectivene...
Being Assertive at Work
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine this... Emma, a leader of a product team, was known for her exceptional leadership skills and her unwavering commitment to her team's success...
Re-Release: Is Your Thinking Helping or Hurting You?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes of The Manager Track podcast. If you've ever struggled with things analysis paralysis, overth...
4 Areas of Leadership to Develop
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been leading people for a while then you've been through some ups and downs as a manager. And you know that to expand your scope of impact ...
Mind Over Matter: Overcoming Resistance To Doing What You Don't Like
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those tasks on our to-do lists that we dread and often find ourselves procrastinating on. Whether it's making difficult phone calls, organ...
What if I don't like to lead?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're tackling a common dilemma: what should you do when you're expected to assume a leadership role, but deep down, you're not sure you're rea...
Bouncing Back: Learning from Failure
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inevitably at some point we will fail, but that is part of pursuing new opportunities. The important part is that we take the time to learn from our f...
Building Trust on Your Team - With Doug Thorpe
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the issues, inefficiencies, and interpersonal conflicts we experience in the workplace can be traced back to a lack of trust between people. B...
Retain Employees Who Didn't Get Promoted
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a manager, delivering disappointing news to an employee who was expecting a promotion but didn't receive one can be difficult. Retaining and suppor...
Beyond Busy: Digging into the Real Reasons for Time Management Struggles
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggles with time management are not rooted in a lack of knowledge, information, or any kind of perfect secret strategy. You have already taken the...
4 Insights from Running a New Manager Training Program
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 4 years, we've built and evolved our new manager training program called the Leadership Accelerator and I took some time to reflect on t...
Leadership & Femininity
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might be surprised by this title. I don't think I talk much about feminine leadership traits or women in leadership and so forth, although I do co...
The Micromanaging Dilemma: Balancing Control and Trust
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance control and trust? This is the dilemma of micromanagement. While micromanaging is not a good leadership style it can be used as an...
Having a Leadership Playbook
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there: feeling like we're just repeating the same mistakes or not retaining the things we have heard. But what if you took a lesson fr...
Leadership Perspectives - With Atlas Aultman
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Manager Track Podcast, I'm joined by Atlas Aultman. Atlas is not only one of the top 150 speakers in the nation but a recent #1...
Reasons for Underperformance
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All managers will sooner or later end up in situation where they have to manage an underperformer. And these situations can be tricky. Many of my cli...
Time Integrity
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Manager Track podcast, we're going to talk about how you plan for and use your time, and how some decisions that you make about...
What Managers Need to Know about Engagement Surveys - With Sri Chellappa
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your employees engaged in their work? Would you notice the red flags of their disengagement? In this episode of the Manager Track podcast, I am j...
Second-Guessing Ourselves & Decision Hangover
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you second-guessed a decision you made earlier today or earlier this week? If you've ever been in a situation where you made a decision or chose...
Stereotyping & Labeling
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all stereotype people, whether we like it or not. We do it so quickly too. In a split second, we form assumptions and we often do it unconsciously....
Always Be Hiring & Other Leadership Lessons - With Shane Foss
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you manage someone performing a job you know nothing about? Or lead someone who values something totally different than you? In this episode o...
Emotions at Work
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hide or guard your emotions at work? Or do you worry about coming across as "too emotional"? Yes, you might want to bring your whole self to w...
Prepare for The Worst
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for the worst isn't about having a pessimistic outlook. It's about being realistic and prepared so that you can make smart choices if stuff ...
ChatGPT and 8 Ways it Can Help You at Work
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are high that you've heard the buzz about ChatGPT. The discussions about this newly released AI tool has spread like wildfire on social media ...
How Managers Should Navigate Remote Work & IT Security - With Denis O'Shea
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different than what you might be used to hearing. It's a conversation about how secure your team's passwords are and the risks a...
What Is Your Leadership Philosophy
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a re-release of Episode # 106, one of the most popular episodes of 2022. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’...
Common Mistakes With 1-on-1 Meetings
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a re-release of Episode # 108, the most downloaded episode of 2022. In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re go...
5 Common Blind Spots Leaders Uncover in their 360 Assessments
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past couple of months, I have done numerous 360-degree assessments and debriefs with leaders across the ranks. While the results are highly ...
How to Create a Strong Team Culture - With Gustavo Razzetti
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would your team members describe the culture of your team? And would you even know how to begin designing a team culture? In my first few years ...
Becoming the Boss & How to Lead in a Multigenerational Workplace - With Lindsey Pollak
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Similar to your GPS recalculating the best route during a car trip, we need to constantly deal with changes in the workplace, and maybe even in our ca...
How to Build Connection with Your Team Members - With Jess Podgajny
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace belonging is critical to employee retention, happiness, & productivity. In fact, a study found that employees with a strong sense of bel...
People Are Complicated! How This Team Uses Assessments to Work Better Together - With Amber Zertuche
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 4 years, I've had the honor to support a nonprofit organization called Ignite, which stands for Inspiring Girls Now In Technology Evoluti...
How to Hold Career Conversations with Your Directs - With my Team Member Brandy
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
9 out of 10 people on your team are thinking about their next career steps, their growth, and their development. If that's all chatter in their heads ...
How to Increase Employee Engagement & Team Alignment- With Steve Curtin
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when phrases such as quiet quitting, the great resignation, and employee disengagement continue to gain traction, it is vital that we as lea...
What First-Time Managers Need to Unlearn & Do Differently to Succeed - With Jason Scott
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to hear from an experienced leader who has started and built a number of companies about what it takes to step into a leadership role and ...
User Guides (aka READMEs)
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does dating someone and onboarding a new team member have in common? Both are about discovering the other's preferences and values and communica...
Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is our #1 tool for improvement. But most of us need to learn how to give feedback effectively as it's not something we really learn until we ...
When to Work With a Leadership Coach
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“How will I know that it's the right time for me to work with a leadership coach?” This is a question that I was recently asked in a podcast inter...
How to Lead a Thriving Team with Kirsten Moorefield
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The question is how to lead a thriving team… but not just any team. We don’t want mediocre teams, but rather thriving teams where people feel like...
Quit The Quiet Quitting - And What You as a Manager Can Do For Your Team
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Quiet Quitting” has been a buzzword for the last couple of months…and if you’re a little bit like me, you might even have started to cringe e...
Navigating Conflict at Work - With Sarah Albo
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that a good 70% of employees avoid conflict? Where do you land on this? Are you avoiding conflict at work? I definitely used to be guil...
Giving Feedback: 3 Common Mistakes
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my first few months as a new manager, I couldn’t bear the thought of having to give feedback to my direct reports… …who happened to also be ...
Boost Your Confidence, Fail Faster, & Win More Through Improv - With Erin Diehl
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that ‘improv’ training can improve teamwork, communication, presentation skills, and creative problem-solving, and can strengthen a c...
Are You Cut Out to Be a Leader?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been eyeing a leadership role, but wonder if you are actually cut out to be a leader… Or if you are already leading a team, but you fin...
5 Often Overlooked Steps When Onboarding a New Employee
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most companies have a predefined onboarding process for new team members which is great! But after having many conversations with leaders and employe...
When a Direct Resigns, What's Your Responsibility?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be tricky when one of your direct report resigns, especially when they’ve been doing a great job. If you are a new manager, you may not have...
6 Things I Wished All Managers Knew
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too many new managers are being set up to join the 40-60% of new managers who fail or underperform in their first 2 years. It often has nothing to do...
Your Relationship with Your Job
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My business coach recently asked me some questions about the relationship I have with my business. As I answered the questions, it occurred to me that...
Re-Release: 12 Unspoken Rules of Management
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being in a leadership role comes with a lot of unspoken rules. Things that are not written in your job description, yet are critical for you to know i...
The "Zoom Ceiling"
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many workplaces have decided to go hybrid since the pandemic… but in doing so have unveiled an entirely new glass ceiling for those choosing to work...
Over-Identifying With Your Job
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that time when you had a "WIN" at work? Maybe you nailed an impressive presentation, got some awesome praise, or closed a major deal - ...
Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying "No" - With Teresa Vozza
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling over-committed, exhausted, or worried that you will burn out? Then this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast is for YOU! We'...
Time Management is Pain Management
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever told yourself that “you just don’t have enough time?” In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to tal...
The Influence Equation - With Kevin Kepple
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, you’ll hear a conversation with Kevin Kepple on how to bring out the best in your employees, ...
The Risks of Delaying Your Leadership Training
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 111 - According to research published in HBR involving 17,000 managers, the average manager received their first leadership training 10 years afte...
Misconceptions About Leadership Coaching
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 110 - In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we’re going to talk about common misconceptions about leadership coaching and the d...