The Manager Track

Can you recall that last conversation you had with someone when you noticed they weren't fully present with you and giving you their fullest attention? Maybe they checked their phones every so often, maybe they were watching people walking by, or they were more interested telling you about their own experiences rather than trying to really hear and understand what you were trying to communicate.

How did you feel in that conversation? Chances are high that it seemed high-level, not very meaningful, or even a waste of time.

Listening well is a skill most of us have to learn as an adult and while it sounds easy enough, for many of us it is actually hard to do and filled with unconscious pitfalls.

Being a better listener can lead to significant positive outcomes for you, your team, and your organization. Not only does it demonstrate empathy and help to build trust but it also plays an important role in understanding various perspectives which can lead to making better, more informed decisions.

In this episode, Ramona will fill you in on the most common barriers to active listening, some of which you've probably not thought of before. She will also provide practical advice that will help you navigate challenging situations by fully engaging with the people involved and getting to the root cause of the issues at hand.

Check it out here.

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Leadership is not just about setting direction; it's also about revealing vulnerabilities. In this episode, Ramona and guest, Shawn Stewart, discuss the importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership.

Shawn Stewart is a highly respected leader with substantial experience in the engineering sector. Currently holding the title of VP of Engineering at EcoCart, Shawn has spent over two decades mentoring, coaching, and leading in various capacities. Known for his people-first leadership style and critical thinking, Shawn is known for fostering environments of trust, collaboration, and shared success within his teams.

This conversation offers a playbook for new leaders aiming to establish themselves as trusted, competent managers.

A quick quote from the conversation: "High trust groups simply move faster and if you're in a group that feels slow, that tends to be a signal that you don't have high trust."

Check it out here.

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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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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In this captivating episode of The Manager Track podcast, host Ramona Shaw welcomes a distinguished guest, Richard Triggs, renowned for his innovative approach to executive recruitment. Richard shares invaluable insights on navigating the job market and retaining exceptional talent within organizations, providing a glimpse into the strategies that have underpinned the success of Arete Executives.

We kick off with Richard delving into the concept of the hidden job market, where a majority of premier jobs never become publicly available. He provides a step-by-step breakdown on how to tap into this market by positioning oneself and networking proactively with potential employers.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on navigating the job market and attracting and retaining top performers.

A quick quote from the conversation: "If you limit your job search to just roles that are advertised, you are significantly limiting yourself because you're only seeing a very small percentage of the actual jobs."

Check it out here.

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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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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Have you wondered what other leaders are currently doing on the topic of AI?

Even if your workplace as a whole isn't a frontrunner in the space, it's vital for you, as a leader, to equip yourself with the necessary skills early on and begin embracing and even leading these conversations.

In this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona delves into the impactful convergence of leadership and AI. She highlights the essential AI skills leaders must cultivate and the actionable steps they should initiate right now to keep up with the changes we've seen so far and anticipate in the near future.

A quick quote from the conversation: "The ability to regularly build in strategic thinking and to do this well is one of those deciding factors on who, which leaders, which teams will win, and which ones will be left behind or will struggle through it all."

Check out this episode here!

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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

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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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The allure of success and influence isn't just something that happens with the latest viral post. It can also happen when new managers try to mimic the behaviors of respected and influential figures in their organization.

Understandably so.

New managers want to establish themselves as credible and effective leaders and may naturally feel inclined to embody similar traits, communication styles, decision-making methods, and other leadership tactics as their role models. However, mirroring another leader's style without comprehending the underlying principles and motivations can quickly backfire.

If you've ever found yourself picking up another leader's behavior, this episode is a must-listen.

Check it out here https://www.ramonashaw.com/197-copycat-leadership.

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"Quitter's Day."

No, it's not the day that a person quits their job. It's the second Friday in January, designated as the day when most people are likely to give up on their New Year's resolution (unofficially, of course).

Change, no matter how big or small can be difficult because our brains are wired to seek established patterns of consistency.

I'm sure you can easily recall that feeling of discomfort when you've tried doing something new in the past. Maybe you wanted to get better at delegating work and you leaned into it. But seconds later you felt like you made a mistake and should take that task right back.

This feeling of discomfort is normal but when left unmanaged can result in a pattern of backsliding into old comfortable ways.

However, there are ways to create a positive feedback loop that fuels continued growth and self-improvement. If you are looking for a blueprint to help you break through your old behaviors and achieve new goals then this episode is for you.

Check out more resources here: https://www.ramonashaw.com/196-achieving-goals

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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

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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? As leaders, we often struggle with the pressure to keep things bottled up and be "professional." But what if there was actually a benefit in embracing your emotions, both good and bad?

In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona proposes that there is a way to leverage those emotions to create positive outcomes. As a leader, understanding and expressing emotions authentically (yet still managed), whether positive or negative, can influence and inspire others.

The same can be said for your team members as well. By engaging with team members about their feelings and emotions, you can create a supportive and constructive environment.

If you are looking for tips on leveraging the power of emotions for your team, don't miss this episode.

Check out more resources here: www.ramonashaw.com/195-leveraging-emotions

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In this week's episode of the Manager Track podcast, host Ramona Shaw delves into the intriguing subject of coachability and its crucial role in personal and professional development. She begins by setting the stage with a helpful overview of what coaching conversations entail and then unpacks the four pivotal aspects of coachability: self-reflection, openness to feedback, action-taking, and self-accountability.

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In 2024, we anticipate a significant transformation in technological landscapes, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the center stage.

Even if your organization isn't addressing the topic of AI yet, it's critical for you as a leader to get ahead of the curve and learn how AI will transform your role, affect your team, and create both advantages and disadvantages for your workplace.

The sooner you begin to process the information, the more likely you are to future-proof your career and navigate this new landscape with confidence.

Be sure to listen in on my predictions for 2024 . . .oh, and I'll also be sharing some exciting news of my own!

Check out more resources here: www.ramonashaw.com/193-ai-and-leadership

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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

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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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Are you walking into the new year wanting to accelerate your career? If so, then this episode is for you. It's a re-release of Episode 152, one of the most popular episodes of The Manager Track podcast.

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We've all been there: feeling like we're just repeating the same mistakes or not retaining the things have heard.

But what if you took a lesson from those experiences, rather than letting them slip away?

On this episode of The Manager Track podcast, I'll show how creating and using your very own leadership playbook is the key to advancing in your career! Discover when and why it's useful as well as exactly how having one can help propel you forward on an upward trajectory.

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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

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

Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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00:00 Preview

00:48 This is your leadership playbook

03:28 What is the purpose of your playbook?

07:58 Reflecting on your leadership

11:25 Recap

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