If you wouldn’t show up to a HYROX race without training, why do we expect leaders to step into management cold?In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, I share what competing in my first HYROX endurance race taught me about what it really takes to lead today.We train for marathons. We train for Ironmans. But when someone becomes a manager? We throw them in and say, "Figure it out."No wonder it feels impossible.This episode explores:What it means to train while compromisedWhy every manager needs a new playbook in 2026How to build team capacity when you're already behindReal talk about feedback, conflict, and burnoutListen in and learn how to build a team that can lead even when it’s hard.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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