The Manager Track

Join me in this episode as I speak with Sadie St. Lawrence, the founder and Executive Director of Women in Data. We talk about her mission to increase diversity in tech and about her own career and leadership journey as she built and expanded this global network that now reaches over 12,000 members. 

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Women in Data: https://www.womenindata.org/
Sadie St. Lawrence: http://sadiestlawrence.com/
Sadie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadiestlawrence/

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Being nice and kind doesn't mean that you'll be spared from conflict. Facing conflict and opposition is part of being human and part of working with other people.
 
In this episode, we go all in and you'll walk away knowing...

• What the 3 phases of conflict are
• Why we don't all react the same way in conflict and how understanding this will shift the way you perceive other people in conflict
• The 3 critical questions you have to ask yourself first before trying to resolve conflict with someone else
• The 5 specific steps to masterfully lead and resolve any conflict situation

What we discuss in this episode will help you not only in your relationships at work but equally in your relationships with family and friends.

Gathering these insights and developing strong conflict resolution skills before you find yourself in the midst of the next heated argument is so important.

From the bottom of my heart, I invite you to watch this episode and take tons of notes!

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Leadership Circle: https://www.ramonashaw.com/leadership-circle

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Biden won the race but the election-related anxiety and the stress won't dissipate as political conversations, disputes, and POTUS tweets will continue to dominate the news cycles.  

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One of the biggest mistakes that I see managers make is to ignore their blindspots. We all have them but there are specific ways to uncover and overcome them.

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Leadership Accelerator: www.ramonashaw.com/leadership-accelerator

Video: Marshall Goldsmith – What Got You Here Won’t Get You There https://youtu.be/tBAG23wby5U

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When it comes to getting ahead you need more than a manager and a mentor; you need someone who advocates for you when you’re not in the room. That takes someone who believes in you, cares about you, and has a level of influence to make things happen.

And much more!

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Tell me if this sounds familiar...

You're a high-performer and are doing great work for your company.

You're constantly exceeding expectations, are always going the extra mile, and have been taking on more and more responsibilities...

...without actually getting that pay raise you deserve!

Maybe you're thinking that your work will speak for itself and the pay raise will come one day.

Or you worry about coming off as too aggressive or too money-focused if you asked.

Or maybe you'd rather not rock the boat and are scared you'd ruin the relationship with your boss.

If any of these sound like you and you're open to entertaining the thought that it might be time for you to take this into your own hands and to ask for what you deserve, then the podcast episode is meant for YOU, my friend!

By the end of this episode, you'll know...

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I'm thrilled to bring Ravi Rajani to you and to pick his brain, on your and my behalf, about how to confidently speak and present ourselves online and offline, be this on stages or in meetings.

- YOU'LL FINISH THIS AWESOME EPISODE KNOWING -

• Why it's so important to practice presentation, communication, and public speaking skills early on if you intend to climb the career ladder
• What it means for leaders in organizations to build an online and offline personal brand 
• The biggest misconceptions we have about storytelling and what it really means to tell stories in a leadership setting (even if your job is highly data-driven)
• How to build your confidence in public speaking and what to do if you feel nervous 
• Simple but effective ways to present yourself more confidently in interactions with others
• Plus, much more!

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Check out Ravi Rajani's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravirajani/

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We first focus on building hard skills, then we invest in strengthening our soft skills.. but when do we actually spend time in up-leveling our mindset?

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"Can I Be Friends With My Direct Reports?" This is a question I often get asked when I do management trainings in organizations. 

I'd love to say YES but my answer is NO on this one and I'll explain why in this episode.

- YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING -

• The reason why I encourage you to set clear boundaries
• The issue with "perceived" favoritism and why that's important
• How friendships with direct reports could create conflicts of interest
• And how to address this topic proactively with the direct reports you have friendships with at work

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Do you work with someone who you just don’t get or who just doesn’t get you?

Each day, most of us wake up in the morning and interact with other humans – in our homes and in our work. We have our own personalities, preferences, and styles.

Some of us like to have as much information as possible before making a decision, while others prefer to go with their gut instinct and act fast to make quick progress.

Some of us are energized by socializing with people, while others love working on their own without distractions.

These are just a few of our individual differences in preferences and styles which influence who we collaborate well with and who we tend to have more difficulty with. And sometimes, these differences can get in the way of achieving results.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

By understanding the four main preferences and styles laid out in DISC and by starting to flex your style to better meet the preferences of those you interact with, you'll become a more effective communicator and a better leader overall.

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Ramona's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw

Make sure you listen all the way to the end as I'll be sharing a pretty nice GIFT with you :-)

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