The Manager Track

Ever notice how being certain about something can feel really good?

You've got the answer. You're confident in your decision. You know exactly what’s going on.

But here’s the catch: when we’re sure we’re right, we stop thinking. We stop questioning. And without realizing it, we stop seeing all the other options we could be considering.

In this episode, Ramona unpacks the sneaky way certainty can box in our thinking and why it’s often the very thing holding smart, capable leaders back from their next level of growth.

What we'll talk about:

- Why the moment you feel most certain is often the moment you stop seeing clearly

- How invisible assumptions shape your decisions (and limit your leadership)

- Simple questions to re-open your thinking

- Why real growth doesn’t come from trying to be right, but from trying to remain curious

If this resonates, check it out on our YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program/

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-session

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 181 - Smart People Problems

- Episode 70 - How to Deal With "Toxic" People at Work

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

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: archova.org/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 to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

If you’ve ever held back from giving feedback because someone already seemed on edge…

Or struggled to say no because you didn’t want to disappoint anyone…

Or felt annoyed but didn’t say anything because you didn’t want to stir the pot…

Then this episode is for you!

Ramona sits down with Elise Boggs Morales, leadership coach and author of Lead Anyone, to unpack what emotional intelligence really looks like in practice. Not theory. Not fluff. Real tools for navigating the messy, emotional moments that come with leading people.

What we cover:

• The two extremes leaders often default to and how to find the healthy middle
• How to lead with empathy and accountability
• Signs that emotional intelligence might be holding you back (and how to fix it)
• Why investing in EQ boosts performance, engagement, and retention

This conversation is packed with insights for anyone who wants to lead more effectively without burning out or losing their edge.

 Listen now on our YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

• Elise's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-boggs-morales-92b1967/
• Elise's Website: https://www.eliseboggs.com/
• Elise's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Anyone-Transform-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/B0F4HVRNTV
• Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits
• Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course
• Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-session
• 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

• Episode 177- Emotional Labor
• Episode 144- Emotions at Work

 — WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

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: archova.org/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 to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

Ever been told to roll out a new initiative or share a message that felt... off?

Not illegal. Not dramatic. Just something that didn’t sit right with you. Like telling your team “everything’s fine” when you know layoffs are coming. Or backing a tool you’re not confident in. Or pushing out a company message that feels disconnected from your own values.

If that’s ever been you - or might be one day - this episode’s for you.

Ramona shares what happens when your role as a manager puts you in the middle of decisions that don’t feel great. She names the tension a lot of us feel but don’t always talk about, and walks through a simple way to think through what to do next, without losing yourself in the process.

What we’ll talk about:

✅ The kinds of value clashes that come up more than we admit

✅ What not to do when things feel off

✅ A clear way to figure out how to respond - and where to draw the line

You don’t have to choose between doing your job and staying true to yourself. But you do need a way to think it through.

You can also find this episode on YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program 

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

 — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 264 - Build a Team Culture You’re Proud Of — Even When the Company’s Isn’t

- Episode 129 - Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

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: archova.org/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 to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

What changes when you stop seeing your team as "below" you and start seeing everyone as equals working beside you?

In this episode, Ramona explores the concept of vertical vs. horizontal relationships and how this simple shift can transform your leadership entirely.

If you've ever felt that tension between authority and connection, or wondered why some feedback lands while other feedback creates defensiveness, this episode might change how you think about leadership.

You'll walk away...

- Understanding the difference between “vertical” and “horizontal” relationships and why it matters

- Knowing how to give feedback without triggering defensiveness

- Noticing what recognition sounds like when it's based on contribution instead of approval-seeking

- Knowing the real reason horizontal leadership boosts motivation and trust

The more you respect your team as equals, the more they'll respect you. And honestly? It makes leadership a lot less heavy when you're not carrying everyone's performance and outcomes on your shoulders.

Check it out here: on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: https://archova.org/executive-presence-program/

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 222- Tricky Relationships at Work

- Episode 118 - Your Relationship with Your Job

- Episode 77 - Curiosity: Your Doorway to Positive Relationships and Collaborative Leadership with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

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: archova.org/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 to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

Does this sound familiar?

You're in a leadership meeting and someone asks, "What's our AI strategy?" or "How should we be using ChatGPT?"

If you've been in one of these conversations lately, you've probably felt the pressure to have an answer. But here's the thing, you might be asking the wrong question entirely.

This week, we're diving into insights from tech humanist Kate O'Neill on why chasing technology trends is letting the tail wag the dog, and what successful leaders do instead.

The core insight? You don't need an "AI strategy." You need to understand how AI helps you achieve the strategic objectives you've already identified.

✅ You'll learn why starting with purpose (not technology) transforms decision-making

✅ We'll explore the Disney example that makes organizational alignment crystal clear

✅ We'll share how to have productive AI conversations at three different levels

Kate shares real insights from her work with companies like Netflix, Google, and the United Nations, plus simple ways managers and teams can rethink how they approach change, technology, and decision-making.

If you're tired of scattered (AI) initiatives that don't seem to connect to anything meaningful, then this episode will help you have a clear strategy and a team that's aligned.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Get Kate’s book "What Matters Next": HERE

- Kate O'Neill on LinkedIn: HERE

- KO Insights: HERE

- Kate's Fast Company Contribution: Strategic Disappointment

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: ArchovaVideo Course: Effective 1-on-1 Meetings - Archova

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 261 - How Leaders Are Actually Using AI Today

- Episode 218 - GenAI for Managers

- Episode 219 - Executive Communication

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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: www.archova.org/masterclass

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

Some parts of leadership come easily. Others? Not so much. Maybe you’re the one who keeps everything moving but you find it hard to delegate. Or you’re known to be super supportive but you avoid tough conversations.

In this episode, Ramona shares the 7 Manager Archetypes, the real, relatable patterns that show up in how we lead.

Once you know your archetype, you'll have a better understanding where your natural strengths shine, where you tend to get stuck (if left to your own devices), and what to do about it all.

Here’s what we'll talk about:

✅ The 7 Manager Archetypes

✅ The typical patterns of each style

✅ Signs you might be leaning too hard on one strength and what to do instead

This isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about knowing yourself so you can lead with more intention and less guesswork.

📍 Take the quiz: archova.org/quiz

🎧 Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

• Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits
• Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course
• Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 
• 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

• Episode 259 - Resilience at Work: The Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore
• Episode 23 - How to Become a Better Leader with DISC
• Episode 19 - The Importance of Trust in Leadership - With Brian Harman

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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: www.archova.org/masterclass

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

This episode is a re-release of Ep 264, one of the most popular episodes of The Manager Track podcast. We'll

be back on January 6, 2025 with a fresh new episode!

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as a manager, but the broader company culture is off and it impacts your team.

Maybe leadership talks about values, but what actually gets rewarded tells a different story. Or your team is caught in the middle of constant change and chaos.

This week, we're diving into a challenge so many leaders face but rarely talk about, how to create a strong, healthy team culture even when your company’s culture isn’t ideal.

✅ You’ll learn how to build a “culture bubble”

✅ We’ll explore the key ingredients of strong cultures

✅ We’ll share practical team exercises you can start using right away

If you’re leading a team and care about engagement, performance, and people actually wanting to stay, this one’s for you.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 137- How to Create a Strong Team Culture - with Gustavo Razetti

- Episode 129 - Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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: www.archova.org/masterclass

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

You know that moment when it’s time to act, but something holds you back? Telling you that you need to think about it more or that you ned to collect more data?

But actually, it’s not a lack of data or skills. It’s the quiet voice of self-doubt that leads to second-guessing.

In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, Ramona breaks down how imposter syndrome can sneak into your decision-making and slow you down even when you actually already know what needs to be done.

She shares practical tools and a step-by-step approach to help you move through that fog so that you can take action with more clarity and confidence (even if the nerves and doubts don’t fully disappear).

Here is what we'll cover:

✅ The science behind why impostor syndrome hijacks your thinking

✅ How to spot the signs (like over-researching or perfectionism) before they slow you down

✅ A 6-step framework to work through high-stakes calls and make decisions with logic

This one’s not about being fearless - it’s about learning how to lead through fear, self-doubt, and all the noise in your head.

Check it out on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Course on Imposter Syndrome HERE

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 46 - What Causes Imposter Syndrome?

- Episode 251 - Decision-Making for Managers: The Fallacy of Consensus

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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: www.archova.org/masterclass

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

Becoming a first-time manager is a big deal, and honestly, it can feel like a lot. One day, you're the go-to person getting things done, and the next you're expected to lead a team, set direction, and delegate your work

.

In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, Ramona shares (with the help of NorebookLM) honest insights and down-to-earth advice to help new managers navigate those early steps with more clarity and confidence.

You'll hear:

✅ Why letting go of doing it all yourself is harder than it sounds

✅ A helpful way to think about delegation (without the awkwardness)

✅ How to give feedback that actually builds trust

✅ The power of recognition - and how to make it feel real, not forced

✅ What shifts when you go from following direction to setting it

Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of clear, practical ideas to make the transition smoother.

🎧Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- Leadership Accelerator (90-Day Manager Readiness Program) HERE

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 64 - New Managers: Being "Productive" Means Something Different Now

- Episode 56 - Busting 3 Myths of Leadership (for New Managers)

- Episode 54 - 3 Big Mistakes New Managers Make & How to Avoid Them

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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: www.archova.org/masterclass

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

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.

 Let's be honest... keeping up with AI can be a bit of a pain.

New modules dropping left and right, your inbox flooded with "groundbreaking" updates, and somehow you're supposed to figure out how to actually use this stuff when your calendar is already packed back-to-back.

We hear this all the time from leaders like you who are just trying to keep their heads above water.

In this episode of The Manager Track Podcast, Ramona lays out concrete, low-lift ways managers are pairing Gen AI with their daily work - from faster decisions to smoother one-on-ones. ​

Inside, you’ll hear:

✅ What “chat fluency” is

✅ Three underused AI moves

✅ Why basic curiosity plus AI can lift leadership performance

This is a practical episode with real-life examples. No fluff! It gives you quick wins you can test before the day ends.

Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. 

- 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

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 240 - AI-Powered People Leadership

- Episode 218 -GenAI for Managers

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

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

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