Think becoming a manager is just doing your old job—with people? Think again.In the very first episode of The New Manager Playbook, author and leadership coach Lia Garvin breaks down the biggest misconception new managers face: believing it’s the same job with extra meetings. Spoiler alert—it’s not.Whether you were just promoted, leading peers for the first time, or feeling like you're “faking it till you make it,” this episode will hit home. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✅ The #1 mindset shift new managers must make to lead effectively✅ How misunderstanding your new role creates friction, burnout, and low team trust✅ Real talk about managing former peers (especially when they wanted the job!)✅ Why intention and predictability are the foundation of trust✅ How to lead with transparency—even when you can’t share everything✅ Tools to define your leadership style and anchor to it when things get tough✅ What the “player-coach” model really means—and why it sets you up to failIf you’re a new manager, this episode will help you go from reactive to intentional.If you’re about to become one, this will help you start strong.And if you’ve been leading for years, it’s a reset worth hearing.📘 Grab the Book:Lia’s The New Manager Playbook is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, and scripts to help you lead with confidence from Day One.🔔 Subscribe for weekly leadership strategies for new managers--WORK WITH LIA:How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with confidence and ease is now available!Grab your copy today!https://www.liagarvin.com/newmanagerplaybook/Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategyCONNECT WITH LIA:Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work. I help teams build clarity, accountability, and momentum through practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing easier. Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comor reach out at [email protected]

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