Learning to Manage

By Aruna Seegolam

Real leadership lessons from real leadership experiences. Host Aruna Seegolam reflects on management realities, frameworks, and what it truly takes to lead with empathy and effectiveness.

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Learning to Manage episodes:

February 24, 2026 Season 2 Episode 2: Managing Up: What I’ve Learned (and What Still Trips Me Up)
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Managing up sounds easy in theory—but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences navigating leadership boundaries, ethical tensions, and communication missteps, and share why clarifying expectations, anticipating needs, and advocating with integrity are essential to building stronger working relationships.
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11min
February 10, 2026 Season 2 Episode 1: What I've Learned about Servant Leadership This Past Year
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Servant leadership sounds great in theory—but what does it actually look like at work? In this episode, I reflect on my own leadership journey, the challenges of empowering others, and why psychological safety, accountability, and intentional communication matter more than any leadership “style.”
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17min
February 27, 2025 Ep. 7 Initial Thoughts as Interim CEO
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I was an interim CEO for 6 weeks! This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses my initial thoughts about my experiences as interim CEO and the setbacks I faced.

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11min
October 20, 2024 Ep. 6 DMAIC for Administrative Functions
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Can DMAIC be deployed to enhance administrative functions? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses how lean six sigma and DMAIC was used to reduce administrative burden while increasing the value that employees provide to organizations.

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9min
July 11, 2024 Ep. 5 Ethical Discussion on Quiet Firing
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Is it ethical for a company to employ legal but unethical practices? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' explores the impact of managers on mental health and the ethics of quiet firing, offering a detailed examination of the topic through both a professional and biblical lens.

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14min
June 13, 2024 Ep. 4 The Appeal (or Not) of a Millennial Manager
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Is the millennial manager too good to be true? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' explores five ways millennial leaders can make a positive impact: promoting transparency, trusting remote work, granting autonomy, explaining the company's greater good, and focusing on the whole employee.

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Millennial Managers Can Change Company Culture for the Better

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11min
June 01, 2024 Ep. 3 Managing Imposter Syndrome: Insights and Experiences
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What can imposter syndrome feel like? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' delves into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, particularly in the context of managerial experiences. I share two stories of how negative managerial behaviors have affected my confidence and professional growth. I also offer practical strategies I use for overcoming imposter syndrome and emphasize the importance of self-support and professional development.

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Imposter Syndrome: Definition, symptoms, and overcoming it

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9min
April 30, 2024 Special Episode: Why Am I So Vocal About My Bad Leadership? Part 1
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Why am I so vocal about my bad experiences with leadership? Join me as I reflect on my struggles with toxic leadership, self-discovery, and the power of learning to manage. Get to know more about me on this special episode as I share insights and some valuable lessons that shaped my perspective on effective leadership.

Resources
Preeti Aakar - Fundamental Nature by Aruna Khedaroo ISBN: 978-1413429831
Psyching a Spirit by Aruna Khedaroo ISBN: 978-1441556134

Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2018/09/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-bad-boss
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2013/06/17/coping-in-a-toxic-work-environment/?sh=7da81f17461c
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7min
April 16, 2024 Ep. 2 Decisiveness in Leadership
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What makes a decisive leader stand out and what are the behaviors that make them successful? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' focuses on decisiveness in leadership. It explores the difference between decisive and impulsive leaders, emphasizes the value of gathering information and listening to feedback, and highlights the importance of support and professional development for managers and employees. The discussion encourages listeners to enhance their leadership skills and empowers them to reach their full potential in the workplace.

Podcast Points

00:00 Introduction to Learning to Manage
01:00 The Importance of Decisiveness in Leadership
01:44 Characteristics of Decisive Leaders
02:54 Becoming a More Decisive Leader
04:43 Support and Professional Development for Managers
05:02 Decisiveness Beyond Leadership Roles
05:37 Empowering Teams Through Decisive Leadership
07:17 Conclusion: Embracing Decisiveness
07:49 Closing
Resources
Practice Business: https://practicebusiness.co.uk/why-a-decisive-leader-is-a-more-successful-leader

Sigma Assessment Systems, Inc.: https://www.sigmaassessmentsystems.com/great-leaders-decisive/#:~:text=Decisive%20leaders%20seek%20out%20the,before%20making%20a%20final%20decision.

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9min
April 03, 2024 Ep. 1 Servant Leadership
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What does a servant leader do and how can we support them better in the workplace? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' focuses on servant leadership, a philosophy where leaders prioritize serving their team, empowering them, and fostering their individual growth. It contrasts servant leadership with transformational leadership and discusses the challenges and benefits of implementing servant leadership in a corporate environment. The discussion acknowledges the loneliness and professional development hurdles servant leaders might face in traditional corporate cultures.

Podcast Points

00:00 Introduction to Learning to Manage

00:57 Exploring Servant Leadership

01:41 The Challenges of Servant Leadership in the Corporate World

02:34 The Potential of Servant Leadership

03:44 The Isolation of Servant Leaders

04:52 A Call to Action for Supporting Servant Leaders

05:38 Closing

Resources
Center for Servant Leadership: https://www.greenleaf.org/what-is-servant-leadership/

Blanchard, K., & Broadwell, R. (Eds.). (2018). Servant leadership in action. How you can achieve great relationships and results. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

Khan, M. M., Mubarik, M. S., Ahmed, S. S., Islam, T., & Khan, E. (2022). The contagious servant leadership: Exploring the role of servant leadership in leading employees to servant colleagueship. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 43(6)., 847-861. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-06-2021-0305

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7min

FAQs about Learning to Manage:

How many episodes does Learning to Manage have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.