The Manager Track

How to Advance as a Leader


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In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, we will explore why investing in your leadership development is so crucial, the areas you should focus on developing, and some practical steps you can take to advance as a leader.


I will also give you a behind-the-scenes look at our Leadership Advisory Program, which is designed to help advancing leaders reach the next level in their careers.


Whether you're interested in joining us when we launch again in October or simply looking for ways to grow as a leader on your own, this episode will provide you with valuable suggestions and a framework to guide your growth journey.


Watch it on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/N2oE7s8ww2k


Action Steps:

  • Deliberately reflect on personal leadership development and set an approach for continuous growth
  • Recognize and work on blind spots and biases in leadership
  • Continuously expose oneself to conversations and resources on leadership
  • Aim to advance in the the four pillars of leadership
  • Consider the different formats for leadership development and identify which ones resonate most


  • — RESOURCES MENTIONED —

    • Schedule a Strategy Call with Ramona Shaw
    • DDI research on effective leadership development programs
    • 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. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11
    • Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama

    • — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

      • Episode 25: The Reason Why You're Feeling Stuck
      • Episode 71: How to Fast Track Your Leadership Without Extra Stress & Long Hours
      • Episode 111: The Risks of Delaying Your Leadership Training
      • Episode 122: Are You Cut Out to Be a Leader?
      • Episode 169: Dual Models Leaders Have to Navigate

      • — WHAT’S NEXT? —

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


        If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw


        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: ramonashaw.com/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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        — CHAPTERS —

        00:00 - Introduction to advancing as a leader.

        01:00 - Reflecting on recent coaching and the completion of the leadership advisory program.

        02:30 - The structure and thought process behind creating the leadership advisory program.

        04:00 - Importance of investing in leadership development.

        07:30 - Key areas of focus in leadership development.

        13:00 - Introduction to the Leadership Advisory Program.

        14:00 - The four pillars of leadership: self-leadership, leading a person, managing a team, and managing up and across.

        16:00 - The three formats for leadership development: knowledge transfer, personalized coaching, and social learning.

        20:30 - Benefits of the Leadership Advisory Program.

        23:30 - Invitation to learn more about the program and next steps.

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