The Manager Track

Does this here sound familiar?

I bet that you'll gain a new perspective on advice by listening to this episode and that, if you dare to experiment with the ideas, will notice an immediate improvement in your communication with others.

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This is part 2 of a series of honest, real, and unscripted conversations with Black professionals about their experiences with racism and discrimination inside and outside of the workplace. 

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Iynna, a Black woman who was born in Africa, and who studied and lived in both Europe and the US. 

We discuss how she learned about racism, how her childhood experiences shape what she stands for today, and what we as leaders can do to support Black employees and to drive change for more diverse and inclusive organizations. 

MY AIM IS THAT YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE FEELING INSPIRED ABOUT...

• Reaching out to your Black colleagues and employees and to support and advocate for them
• Speaking up when something feels off
• Taking the lead in organizational initiatives to drive diversity & inclusions
• And challenging your own biases and beliefs (yes, we all have them)

Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!

If you'd like to share your thoughts, please send them to us at [email protected] and I'll be sure to respond.
 
And if you liked the conversation, please leave us a quick review. We'd hugely appreciate it. 

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What's your first reaction when you hear the words OFFICE POLITICS?

Do you dread it? Do you prefer to ignore it? Do you think it's about being fake and inauthentic?

Or... do you embrace it as a way to influence others and be more effective?

If you said 'YES' to any of the first 3 questions then this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast is for you!

– YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING –

• The mindset shifts needed for you to become politically savvy and what's at stake if you ignore it
• The 6 specific steps of graceful office politics (and how you define the rules you play!)
• The 4 'difficult' people in the context of office politics and how to best react to their behaviors 

Whether or not you like it, if you want to climb the career ladder (even in small organizations and start-ups), then office politics is inevitable... and this is simply because we're all in the business of PEOPLE.

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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Danielle, a black attorney, as we discuss racism in the workplace and what we as leaders can do to elevate and support Black employees.

Danielle shares her experience with discrimination and biases and she offers her insightful perspective on diversity and inclusion.

Plus, we talk about some specific steps to help you get into action right away.

MY AIM IS THAT YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE FEELING INSPIRED ABOUT...

• The many ways you can be part of the solution at home and at work
• The next step you can take to bring positive change or progress to your organization
• The reason for building an inclusive team (because diversity is not enough)
• The purpose and benefits of reflecting on your own unconscious biases

Enjoy!
 
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You might have noticed that you're not interacting with senior leaders or your key stakeholders as often as you used to while working remotely. This is because you're not running into them in the hallway, they don't see you at work, and you're not meeting up for lunch or a quick coffee catch-up. 

The fact is that there are fewer natural social interactions in a remote work environment and that comes at a cost. 

In this episode, we're going to cover 6 specific tactics you can start today to be more visible in your company. That way, when it comes to new opportunities or promotions your name is on the list because people remember you, they know you're doing great work, and your great reputation proceeds you. 

– YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING –

• The 6 ways to raise your visibility while working remotely
• How to get started applying these strategies today
• Why you should prioritize your career over your job

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Email Ramona ([email protected]) to get a template of the weekly update email.

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Believe it or not but delegating effectively is often said to be the #1 skill of high-performing managers. The reason is that when we delegate, we are freed from the trap of ‘doing’ versus ‘managing’... which, by the way, is key if you want to climb to the next level in your career. 

But getting better at delegating is also one of the most commonly mentioned goals my clients have when they start my coaching program. 

And that's why this week's podcast is all about delegating more often and more effectively.

– YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING –

• The exact process to find out what you should stop doing and start delegating instead
• The 3 factors to consider when deciding to whom to delegate to
• The "1-2-3 Delegation" framework my clients love
• The simple process to nurture accountability within your team
• And much more!

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Email Ramona ([email protected]) to get a copy of the exercise template or the micro-manager self-assessment.

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Most of us dread the difficult conversations we know we should have but would really prefer not to have. In this episode, we discuss how to take the pressure out of it and how to hold these conversations with greater ease.

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1) The 2 mindset shifts to make to drop the barriers and make it a lot easier to have these conversations right when they come up
2) How to best prepare if you know a difficult conversation is coming up
3) The 3 phases of difficult conversations and the 25-50-25 rule to make them significantly more effective
4) Plus, what to do if emotions run high

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Learn more about Ramona's Leadership Circle by visiting  www.ramonashaw.com/leadership-circle

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Most of us are a couple of months into working remotely and the end is not yet in sight. So how do you keep your team motivated and engaged during this difficult time? This is the question we're answering in this podcast episode.

You'll find out what 4 beliefs each person on your team needs to have to feel motivated and what you personally can do starting today to create or maintain those beliefs.

For more free training on how to lead during this challenging time visit https://join.ramonashaw.com/ltts-registration.

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In April 2020, we ran a leadership survey to capture the learnings from this crisis. In this episode, I'm sharing the key takeaways.

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1) What companies and managers did that had a significant positive impact on employees (including a few surprising ones)
2) The biggest mistakes companies and managers made that likely cost them loss in trust and loyalty
2) Specific ideas to help your team stay engaged and connected during this challenging time. 

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Participate in the survey by visiting www.ramonashaw.com/covid-survey.

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Join me and time management expert, Alexis Haselberger, as we discuss how to stay focused while working at home, especially if you have kids in the house.

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