Managing Made Simple
Episodes
037: How to stop yourself from problem solving
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As managers, we're trained problem solvers, making it oh so tempting to jump in with solutions when a team member is stuck or needs help...
036: Sunday Scaries - What to do when you have an unhappy employee?
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there: we have that employee who we know isn't happy, but we have so much on our plates already that it's hard t...
035: Tools for amplifying and elevating your team members w/ Rachel Smith Director of Strategy & Operations at Google
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do the importance of personal development, finding a sense of purpose in our work, and the sad reality that impostor feelings never quite...
034: Three ways to build more inclusive teams (Inclusion is more than a happy hour)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common things I hear from managers is that you want to build an inclusive team, you know it's important, but... you don&a...
033: Sunday Scaries - What to do when motivation is low on your team
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When motivation is low and it feels like our team members aren't bought in, it can make us dread managing because we worry that this lac...
032: Building a strong culture on a remote team with Audrey Saccone, CEO & Founder of Audrey Digital
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As managers or business owners, the ultimate goal is to hire great people so we can both learn from them and step out of the way and let them...
031: Why an ownership mindset is the secret to your team's success
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working in some of the most influential organizations in the world, on teams shipping some of the most cutting edge projects - do you want to ...
030: Sunday Scaries - How to give feedback to your own overbearing manager
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thought feedback was hard enough when you have to give it to your team members? How about giving it to your own manager or to an executive in ...
029: How storytelling makes you a more influential leader with Alex Street, Storytelling Coach
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to build more influence as a leader? Start with your story.In today’s episode, Alex Street, Storytelling Coach joins me to discuss the ...
028: How to give positive feedback effectively
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're making feedback a lot more fun!I promised we'd be talking about feedback a lot on this show ;)Why? Because feedback is o...
027: Sunday Scaries: How to deal with burnout as a manager
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all feeling a little stressed right now, and for many of us, that has our Sunday Scaries firing on all cylinders. But fear not, in...
026: A framework for making more confident decisions with Abby Davisson, author of "Money and Love"
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As managers, we have to make decisions all of the time. But this doesn't mean the process is easy. In this episode, I'm joined by ...
025: Better meetings means better results with Megan Karsh, Founder of the (em) Collective and expert in facilitation
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting overload is something we’re all struggling with right now, but have we really taken action to do something about it?In this conversa...
024: Simple and meaningful ways to recognize your team members
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Showing appreciation goes deeper than just saying thank you, and if you've been finding your efforts to recognize your team members falli...
023: Sunday Scaries: How to deal with two reports who are in a conflict
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As if all of the work on your plate wasn't enough.... now two of your team members are in a conflict and now you have to deal with it. It...
022: Practical tools for leading with empathy with Kerri Jacobs, Creator of the Leading with Empathy Program at Google
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard about the importance of empathy in the workplace, but have we actually internalized what this means?In this conversation,...
021: How to create a culture of learning on your team with Abbie Mirata, L&D Executive
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We consume information all of the time, but how much of that are we actually internalizing and learning?In my conversation with Abbie Mirata, Learning...
020: Three pitfalls to avoid when delivering feedback
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is both one of the most important skills to master as a manager... and one of the toughest. But in trying to make a tough situatio...
019: Sunday Scaries: What to say when you don't have all the answers
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As managers, founders, or small business owners, our teams are always coming to us with questions. But with so much uncertainty right now and ...
018: How to elevate your team through asking thoughtful questions with Albert Shum, former CVP of Design at Microsoft
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we've been managing for a long time, it can be easy to fall into the trap of telling and directing, but the truth is, there is nothi...
017: Focus on the HOW to achieve more of the WHAT
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the secret to doing more with less? Focusing on the HOW. The easier we make it to get things done, the faster we can move and the ...
016: Sunday Scaries: How to optimize your time in 3 steps
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday Scaries. We all get them. And yet as a manager, sometimes it feels twice as hard because we're thinking about all of the things we...
015: AMA - Dealing with difficult team members, managing up, and when to coach vs direct
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, where I rapid-fire answer questions submitted by our listeners.Today's questions: How ...
014: A whole-brained approach to being a more influential leader
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's the key to better understanding both ourselves and our teams - understanding the order in which our brain processes information...
013: How setting expectations can unlock more momentum on your team
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever asked the question, "why isn't my team listening to me?" The answer is often found in one place: setting expectations.In t...
012: How to overcome unlucky situations as a manager
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When something goes wrong on your team, it can be easy to feel like you're unlucky. But the truth is, this is a perspective, and it'...
011: How to empower your teams to own their magic with Rebecca Cafiero, Founder/CEO of The Pitch Club & Business Strategist
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Rebecca Cafiero, Founder & CEO of the Pitch Club and business strategist as she discusses her journey as a lea...
010: Three mistakes seasoned managers make and how to avoid them
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you've been managing for a while it can be easy to think you've got all of the nuts and bolts figured out, but as we move throu...
009: Managing through reorgs and layoffs with Jenn Liu, Product Executive & Coach
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These uncertain times are calling for more from managers and leaders, but when wrestling our own relationship with all of the change, it can b...
008: How to best support the women on your team, International Women's Day episode
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's International Women's Day, and what better moment to talk about how to best support the women on your team and fix the "br...
007: What's behind quiet quitting and how to stop it
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok trends like "quiet quitting" and "bare minimum Mondays" are all the rage these days, but they all center around one...
006: The secrets to giving difficult feedback effectively
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giving difficult feedback can be one of the things managers dread the most. But we can make it a whole lot easier for ourselves and for the pe...
005: How regulating your nervous system is the key to leading effectively with Laura Larios, nervous system expert & coach
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to reach your ultimate potential as a leader? It's time to understand your nervous system.In this episode, I interview nervous sys...
001: My story
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's my story and why this show?In this episode I share a little more about my background and why I am here, and what motivated me to c...
004: How to effectively manage a former friend
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we have to manage someone we used to be colleagues with, or are hiring a friend into our business as an entrepreneur, hiring a former ...
002: What is your management style?
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is your management style? This is often something we think about long after we've taken the job, but what if we were to think about ...
003: Coaching as a manager superpower and how to use it
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching is a skill that not only helps you bring out the best in your team, but helps you scale as a manager. It's literally a win win.I...
000: Managing Made Simple Show Trailer
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for checking out the trailer for The Managing Made Simple Podcast!If you liked what you heard, please subscribe so you can get the l...