September is here, and with it comes what Gen Z has dubbed “The Great Lock-In”, a post-summer push to refocus, reenergize, and finish the year strong. But this moment isn’t just a trend, it’s a powerful opportunity for leaders.In this episode of The New Manager Playbook podcast, I share how to use this time to reconnect your team to purpose and progress, without pushing them to burnout.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why 79% of employees feel disengaged, and what you can do about it</li><li>Why problems like low motivation and confusion don’t solve themselves</li><li>How to set a goal your team can rally around, no matter what the business is</li><li>A story from my time at Microsoft that shows what real team buy-in looks like</li><li>How to get everyone, from top performers to behind-the-scenes rockstars, locked in and ready to deliver</li></ul>Plus, grab my free Snippets Template to keep your team on track each week: liagarvin.com/snippetsLooking 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.com or reach out at hello@liagarvin.com

September is here, and with it comes what Gen Z has dubbed “The Great Lock-In”, a post-summer push to refocus, reenergize, and finish the year strong. But this moment isn’t just a trend, it’s a powerful opportunity for leaders. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook podcast, I share how to use this time to reconnect your team to purpose and progress, without pushing them to burnout. You’ll learn:Why 79% of employees feel disengaged, and what you can do about itWhy problems like low motivation and confusion don’t solve themselvesHow to set a goal your team can rally around, no matter what the business isA story from my time at Microsoft that shows what real team buy-in looks likeHow to get everyone, from top performers to behind-the-scenes rockstars, locked in and ready to deliverPlus, grab my free Snippets Template to keep your team on track each week: liagarvin.com/snippets 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.com or reach out at hello@liagarvin.com

September is here, and with it comes what Gen Z has dubbed “The Great Lock-In”, a post-summer push to refocus, reenergize, and finish the year strong. But this moment isn’t just a trend, it’s a powerful opportunity for leaders.In this episode of The New Manager Playbook podcast, I share how to use this time to reconnect your team to purpose and progress, without pushing them to burnout.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why 79% of employees feel disengaged, and what you can do about it</li><li>Why problems like low motivation and confusion don’t solve themselves</li><li>How to set a goal your team can rally around, no matter what the business is</li><li>A story from my time at Microsoft that shows what real team buy-in looks like</li><li>How to get everyone, from top performers to behind-the-scenes rockstars, locked in and ready to deliver</li></ul>Plus, grab my free Snippets Template to keep your team on track each week: liagarvin.com/snippetsLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered. Explore manager training, leaders keynotes &amp; 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.com or reach out at hello@liagarvin.com

196: How to get your team members to Lock In

Real Talk: Leading Small Teams is a weekly leadership and management podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and people managers who want to lead high-performing teams without falling back into the work themselves. Each week, host Lia Garvin- Fractional COO &amp; leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and 3x bestselling author- breaks down the real, everyday challenges of leading teams, people management, team accountability, delegation, communication, culture, and performance with practical strategies you can implement immediately. Lia’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and Fortune. With Lia, there’s no beating around the bush. No corporate jargon. Just actionable leadership insights that help you build your people management and leadership skills and get better results from your team. If you’re asking leadership questions like: • How do I get my team to take ownership and accountability for their work? • Why do I have to repeat myself constantly as a manager? • How do I know if I hired the wrong employee? • How do I delegate effectively without things falling apart or micromanaging? • How can managers tell if team members are overusing AI at work? • What actually motivates employees today? • How do I give feedback that actually moves the needly? • How do I communicate vision, expectations, and strategy clearly? • What are best practices for performance reviews, compensation, and growth conversations? How do you lead a team through change, uncertainty, and rapid growth with confidence? You’ll find the tools, frameworks, and leadership strategies you need to lead your team better, starting today. Real Talk: Leading Small Teams is for: ✔ Founders &amp; Business Owners scaling teams without burning people out ✔ Entrepreneurs balancing business strategy and people leadership ✔ Experienced leaders ready to modernize how they manage teams✔ Corporate managers navigating continual change New episodes drop every Tuesday, delivering leadership lessons, people management tools, and team-building strategies you can apply immediately. Learn more at liagarvin.com

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Real Talk: Leading Small Teams is a weekly leadership and management podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and people managers who want to lead high-performing teams without falling back into the work themselves. Each week, host Lia Garvin- Fractional COO & leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and 3x bestselling author- breaks down the real, everyday challenges of leading teams, people management, team accountability, delegation, communication, culture, and performance with practical strategies you can implement immediately. Lia’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and Fortune. With Lia, there’s no beating around the bush. No corporate jargon. Just actionable leadership insights that help you build your people management and leadership skills and get better results from your team. If you’re asking leadership questions like: • How do I get my team to take ownership and accountability for their work? • Why do I have to repeat myself constantly as a manager? • How do I know if I hired the wrong employee? • How do I delegate effectively without things falling apart or micromanaging? • How can managers tell if team members are overusing AI at work? • What actually motivates employees today? • How do I give feedback that actually moves the needly? • How do I communicate vision, expectations, and strategy clearly? • What are best practices for performance reviews, compensation, and growth conversations? How do you lead a team through change, uncertainty, and rapid growth with confidence? You’ll find the tools, frameworks, and leadership strategies you need to lead your team better, starting today. Real Talk: Leading Small Teams is for: ✔ Founders & Business Owners scaling teams without burning people out ✔ Entrepreneurs balancing business strategy and people leadership ✔ Experienced leaders ready to modernize how they manage teams ✔ Corporate managers navigating continual change New episodes drop every Tuesday, delivering leadership lessons, people management tools, and team-building strategies you can apply immediately. Learn more at liagarvin.com

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