What changes when you stop seeing your team as "below" you and start seeing everyone as equals working beside you?

In this episode, Ramona explores the concept of vertical vs. horizontal relationships and how this simple shift can transform your leadership entirely.

If you've ever felt that tension between authority and connection, or wondered why some feedback lands while other feedback creates defensiveness, this episode might change how you think about leadership.

You'll walk away...

- Understanding the difference between “vertical” and “horizontal” relationships and why it matters

- Knowing how to give feedback without triggering defensiveness

- Noticing what recognition sounds like when it's based on contribution instead of approval-seeking

- Knowing the real reason horizontal leadership boosts motivation and trust

The more you respect your team as equals, the more they'll respect you. And honestly? It makes leadership a lot less heavy when you're not carrying everyone's performance and outcomes on your shoulders.

Check it out here: on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: https://archova.org/executive-presence-program/

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 222- Tricky Relationships at Work

- Episode 118 - Your Relationship with Your Job

- Episode 77 - Curiosity: Your Doorway to Positive Relationships and Collaborative Leadership with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass

Don’t forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop

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