Your team is stretched. People are tired. Work keeps piling up. And you know they need more support.But when you ask for more resources, the answer is not always yes.In this episode, I break down how to advocate upward in a way that gets traction and protects your team at the same time.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why burnout alone rarely unlocks resources</li><li>What leaders above you actually respond to</li><li>The shift that helped one manager secure additional headcount</li><li>What to say when your boss starts micromanaging</li><li>How managing up builds credibility</li><li>Ways to frame requests so they align with company priorities</li><li>How strong upward communication reduces pressure below</li></ul>If you keep hitting resistance when trying to support your team, this episode will give you a smarter way forward.Best for managers, founders, and operators working between team needs and executive expectations.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

Your team is stretched. People are tired. Work keeps piling up. And you know they need more support. But when you ask for more resources, the answer is not always yes. In this episode, I break down how to advocate upward in a way that gets traction and protects your team at the same time. You’ll learn:Why burnout alone rarely unlocks resourcesWhat leaders above you actually respond toThe shift that helped one manager secure additional headcountWhat to say when your boss starts micromanagingHow managing up builds credibilityWays to frame requests so they align with company prioritiesHow strong upward communication reduces pressure belowIf you keep hitting resistance when trying to support your team, this episode will give you a smarter way forward. Best for managers, founders, and operators working between team needs and executive expectations. 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

Your team is stretched. People are tired. Work keeps piling up. And you know they need more support.But when you ask for more resources, the answer is not always yes.In this episode, I break down how to advocate upward in a way that gets traction and protects your team at the same time.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why burnout alone rarely unlocks resources</li><li>What leaders above you actually respond to</li><li>The shift that helped one manager secure additional headcount</li><li>What to say when your boss starts micromanaging</li><li>How managing up builds credibility</li><li>Ways to frame requests so they align with company priorities</li><li>How strong upward communication reduces pressure below</li></ul>If you keep hitting resistance when trying to support your team, this episode will give you a smarter way forward.Best for managers, founders, and operators working between team needs and executive expectations.Looking 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

202: How to manage up when your team needs more support

Managing Made Simple 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- team management export, 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 needle? • 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. Managing Made Simple: ✔ 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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Managing Made Simple 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- team management export, 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 needle? • 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. Managing Made Simple: ✔ 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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