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. The problem is, when we jump in too quickly, we prevent our team member from learning from a setback, trusting themselves solve problems, or bringing their own creative ideas to a situation. In this episode we talk about how to stop ourselves from problem solving as managers and what to do instead. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams: Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development Program Employee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning Workshops Retaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for Women For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me! LinkedIn: <a href='LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin'>LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin</a> Instagram: <a href='instagram.com/lia.garvin'>instagram.com/lia.garvin</a> Web: <a href='liagarvin.com'>liagarvin.com</a> Music by Y8S: <a href='isaacy8s.com'>isaacy8s.com</a>

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. The problem is, when we jump in too quickly, we prevent our team member from learning from a setback, trusting themselves solve problems, or bringing their own creative ideas to a situation. In this episode we talk about how to stop ourselves from problem solving as managers and what to do instead. -- To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams: Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development Program Employee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning Workshops Retaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for Women For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses -- Connect with me! LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin Web: liagarvin.com Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As managers, we're trained problem solvers, making it&nbsp;oh so tempting to jump in with solutions when a team member is stuck or needs help.&nbsp;The problem is, when we jump in too quickly, we prevent our team member from learning from a setback, trusting themselves solve problems, or bringing their own creative ideas to a situation.&nbsp;In this episode we talk about how to stop ourselves from problem solving as managers and what to do instead.&nbsp;--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&amp;A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716.&nbsp;This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes.&nbsp;Looking for support for your team?&nbsp;Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams: Manager Development&nbsp;- Micro to Macro Manager Development Program Employee Engagement&nbsp;- Focus Groups &amp; Action Planning Workshops Retaining Women&nbsp;- Accelerate Group Coaching Program for Women For Entrepreneurs &amp; Founders&nbsp;- Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me! LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin</a> Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="instagram.com/lia.garvin" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/lia.garvin</a> Web:&nbsp;<a href="liagarvin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">liagarvin.com</a> Music by Y8S:&nbsp;<a href="isaacy8s.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">isaacy8s.com</a>

037: How to stop yourself from problem solving

Tired of feeling like the old tools for motivating your team aren't working anymore? Productivity is dipping, engagement is at an all time low, and you're supposed to get more done with less people.&nbsp; Today's workplace needs something different - it needs something new.&nbsp; The New Manager Playbook podcast breaks the old rules of management and gives you practical, actionable strategies that actually work. Host Lia Garvin, known as the "Team Whisperer," combines her experience working at Google, Microsoft, Apple and supporting small businesses from homebuilding to MedSpas with research-backed methods to help you answer questions like:<ul><li>How do I manage former friends or peers?</li><li>How do I give feedback without people getting defensive?</li><li>How do I get out of the weeds as a leader?</li><li>How do I motivate my team when I can't pay them more?</li><li>How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?</li><li>How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?</li><li>How do I set priorities when everything is important? </li></ul>Whether you're a first-time manager feeling overwhelmed, a business owner who never signed up for "management," or a seasoned leader ready to break free from outdated practices, each Tuesday episode delivers tactical playbooks you can implement immediately. No more guessing. No more stress. Just clear, proven strategies from someone who's been in your shoes. About Your Host: Lia Garvin, the "Team Whisperer," is a 3x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and team management consultant who's brings her experience driving team operations at Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America to help companies transform their management approach and build better teams. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and more. Subscribe now and join thousands of managers who've discovered the playbook for modern leadership success. Learn more: <a href="http://www.liagarvin.com">www.liagarvin.com</a>

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Tired of feeling like the old tools for motivating your team aren't working anymore? Productivity is dipping, engagement is at an all time low, and you're supposed to get more done with less people.  Today's workplace needs something different - it needs something new.  The New Manager Playbook podcast breaks the old rules of management and gives you practical, actionable strategies that actually work. Host Lia Garvin, known as the "Team Whisperer," combines her experience working at Google, Microsoft, Apple and supporting small businesses from homebuilding to MedSpas with research-backed methods to help you answer questions like:How do I manage former friends or peers?How do I give feedback without people getting defensive?How do I get out of the weeds as a leader?How do I motivate my team when I can't pay them more?How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?How do I set priorities when everything is important? Whether you're a first-time manager feeling overwhelmed, a business owner who never signed up for "management," or a seasoned leader ready to break free from outdated practices, each Tuesday episode delivers tactical playbooks you can implement immediately. No more guessing. No more stress. Just clear, proven strategies from someone who's been in your shoes. About Your Host: Lia Garvin, the "Team Whisperer," is a 3x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and team management consultant who's brings her experience driving team operations at Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America to help companies transform their management approach and build better teams. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and more. Subscribe now and join thousands of managers who've discovered the playbook for modern leadership success. Learn more: www.liagarvin.com

Tired of feeling like the old tools for motivating your team aren't working anymore? Productivity is dipping, engagement is at an all time low, and you're supposed to get more done with less people.&nbsp; Today's workplace needs something different - it needs something new.&nbsp; The New Manager Playbook podcast breaks the old rules of management and gives you practical, actionable strategies that actually work. Host Lia Garvin, known as the "Team Whisperer," combines her experience working at Google, Microsoft, Apple and supporting small businesses from homebuilding to MedSpas with research-backed methods to help you answer questions like:<ul><li>How do I manage former friends or peers?</li><li>How do I give feedback without people getting defensive?</li><li>How do I get out of the weeds as a leader?</li><li>How do I motivate my team when I can't pay them more?</li><li>How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?</li><li>How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?</li><li>How do I set priorities when everything is important? </li></ul>Whether you're a first-time manager feeling overwhelmed, a business owner who never signed up for "management," or a seasoned leader ready to break free from outdated practices, each Tuesday episode delivers tactical playbooks you can implement immediately. No more guessing. No more stress. Just clear, proven strategies from someone who's been in your shoes. About Your Host: Lia Garvin, the "Team Whisperer," is a 3x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and team management consultant who's brings her experience driving team operations at Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America to help companies transform their management approach and build better teams. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and more. Subscribe now and join thousands of managers who've discovered the playbook for modern leadership success. Learn more: <a href="http://www.liagarvin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.liagarvin.com</a>

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