You know you *should* have 1:1 meetings with your team members, but let's be honest, when they turn into a laundry list of status updates which frankly could have been shared over email, you kinda start to second guess if you really need them at all. 

Today, we end the ineffective status update-y 1:1s and commit to making them more effective!

In this episode, I share a simple agenda to use for your 1:1s that allows you to get to know your team members better, celebrate wins, and understand where they need support. You're not gonna want to miss this one!

Episodes mentioned in this show: 022: Practical tools for leading with empathy with Kerri Jacobs, Creator of the Leading with Empathy Program at Google

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
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Email: [email protected]

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

As leaders navigating so much change and uncertainty right now, none of us have it all figured out. And isn't that kind of liberating to acknowledge? We're not expected to have all of the answers, but we are expected to show up for our teams, to be real and authentic, and bring empathy to how we manage our teams. 

In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Charlie Ruiz, Founder & CEO of CLR Connection high performance coaching, where we discuss all things from how to navigate impostor feelings as a leader, to bringing authenticity & vulnerability to how we show up as our teams, to examining what changes we need to make to our environment to get unstuck. 

About Charlie: 
Charlie is a leadership Performance Coach/Consultant and Founder/CEO of CLR Connection. He is a former professional athlete and Bay Area native, elevating leaders through mindset, communication and identity.

Learn more about Charlie and his work: clrconnection.com/

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

For many workplaces right now, the issue of the moment is RTO - and as with most complicated issues, there is no one size fits all solution. 

But what I'm seeing more and more right now is an effort to solve challenges that exist on teams through bringing people together, without solving the issues at the core. And when we do that, it doesn't matter if we return to a five-days 40-hours a week in office, those issues will still exist. 

In this episode, I talk about three themes we're often trying to solve through RTO, and how to address these FIRST, before talking about when and how frequently to come together. 

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

As managers and leaders, we have the power to show our team members their full potential - and as they say, "with great power comes great responsibility" ;) 

In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Cory Charles, Founder of the Human Potential Accelerator, leadership coach, and sales trainer extraordinaire, where we talk about how to bring a superhero mindset to your team, leading with authenticity, and how introverts can be fantastic salespeople when they focus first on building a human connection. 

About Cory:
Cory is a visionary leader, inspirational speaker, and catalyst for personal transformation. Unlocking hidden potential, empowering others, and igniting greatness within. His goal is to impact 1 Million lives worldwide, and once he hits that, to impact 5 million then 10 million and beyond. 

Learn more about Cory and his work: superheromindset.co
Connect with Cory on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cory-charles-levelup/

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

We've all been there - we were super specific on what we wanted our team to do, and then some time goes by and the thing doesn't get done. When this happens, it's not a moment to ask what they are doing wrong, it's a moment to check in with ourselves as a leader about how we could have been more clear. We've gotta clean up our own house first. 

In this episode I share three simple questions to ask ourselves when an expectation isn't being met to set our teams up for success on delivering on the expectation. Make this subtle shift and you'll things get done faster and better, and everyone is a whole lot less frustrated. Winning!

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

It's often the little things that add up over time that make us great managers and leaders, and the difference between good and great managers often comes down to how intentional we are into bringing clarity and transparency into how we communicate. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Kristen Hartley, Learning & Development leader at Workday, where we dive deep into two of the most important topics for managers of any sized team (and my two favorite things to talk about), how to set expectations and paint success and how to make feedback a two way street and ask for feedback effectively. We also dive into how to scale yourself as a leader, and the mindset needed to take your leadership game to the next level.

Learn more about Kristen and her coaching at: khartleycoaching.com

Ownership episode mentioned in this show - EP31: Why an ownership mindset is the secret to your team's success

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

There comes a point in every team or company where we have to bring more rigor to the way we are working. But this doesn't mean we have to lose the essence of the team culture we worked so hard to create. 

In this episode, I talk about three things to do in order to rollout new processes effectively and gain the buy-in of your team in the process - all without becoming too bureaucratic or corporate in the process. 

And if you're ready to get hands on support for bringing this to life on your team, reach out to me at [email protected] and let's talk Ops Playbook.

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

When leading a team or running a small business, you're no stranger to living outside of your comfort zone. But to be able to sustain high performance, especially in times of change and uncertainty, it's critical to not only build up your skills as a leader, but your belief in yourself as well. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Bridgitte Mallinson, Founder/CEO of GutPersonal and Business Mentor, where we discuss how to tune into your intuition to make more confident decisions as a leader, lessons learned from building two seven figure businesses, hiring great team members so you can get out of their way, and most importantly, the inner work needed to reach your ultimate potential.

About Bridgitte: 
Bridgitte Mallinson is a functional medicine dietitian, business mentor & the founder and CEO of GutPersonal, a supplement company that empowers everyone to eliminate gut issues FOR GOOD through a personalized approach.

After healing a lifelong struggle with her gut, Bridgitte has spent a decade studying functional medicine and nutrition as a registered functional dietitian. She became wildly interested in building and scaling her businesses in the pandemic and succeeded in building not one- but TWO 7 figure+ companies in under 3 years!

In business mentorship, Bridgitte supports high achieving women who WANT IT ALL: an ultra successful business, to feel amazing and to absolutely love their life.

Enjoy 10% off Gut Personal products with the code "LIA10" at gutpersonal.com
 The Miracle Worker on Gutpersonal.com
The Miracle Worker on Amazon

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

As a business owner or manager, how many times have you said the words, "I feel like I'm the only one caring about building this business?" You're not alone feeling this way, and it doesn't have to stay this way. 

In this episode, I share a framework to help connect the dots for your team members to see and be accountable to their role in growing the business. Use this framework and you will have an edge over every other business or team who is still trying to "convince" team members to step up. 

And if you're ready to get hands on support for bringing this to life on your team, reach out to me at [email protected] and let's talk Ops Playbook.

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

At least 20% of the workforce is neurodivergent, and yet it's something most managers don't understand or know how to support. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Margaux Joffee, neurodivergent speaker, consultant, and Co-Founder of the Great ADHD Reset Program, where we discuss what neurodiversity is, specific actions you can take as a manager and leader to support your neurodivergent team members, and how building more inclusive teams makes a better experience for anyone. 

About Margaux: 
Margaux Joffe (she/her) is an entrepreneurial leader whose work currently focuses on improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent adults. She is known for being a Top 50 global Neurodiversity evangelist, a leading advocate for women with ADHD, as well as a driving force for neurodiversity inclusion in Silicon Valley.

Formerly an award-winning producer across public health, advertising and tech, Margaux’s superpower is her ability to inspire collaboration around a common goal — and produce results.

She is proudly neurodivergent and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of People with Disabilities.

Learn more about Margaux & her work: Margauxjoffe.com

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Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard

 Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:
For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.
For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".

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Connect with me!
LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin
Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin
Web: liagarvin.com
Music by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo

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 transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.

Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin

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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple