You're going to face uncertainty. In your work, throughout your career, and in your life. Being a manager doesn't mean you always know exactly what to do -- yet you still need to lead. Today, let's talk about Three Tips for Uncertainty that will help you when you feel anxious about what's next.

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What does it mean to lead people first? And where do you start when there are so many skills to learn as a new manager and leader? Listen to this conversation with Chris Lin, Sr. Learning and Development Manager and host of Leading People First, and Kim Nicol, coach and host of The New Manager Podcast.

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Why is it helpful to know about neurodiversity, if you're a manager? Because no two brains are alike! And it's estimated that 20% of the population is neurodivergent.

Terri Donohue is a neurospicy coach and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant. In this guest episode, she demystifies neurodiversity. Listen to find out why understanding the basics can make you a more effective manager.

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Terri co-hosts the Neurodivergently Coaching podcast, which you can listen to on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Save this episode to your communication skills toolbox! Great communication makes everything easier. Over-explaining can cause the listener to tune out or get lost and confused.

Here are four reasons why you might over-explain:

1) Desire to be comprehensive and thorough.

2) Building your case, in fear that you'll be challenged or not taken seriously.

3) Avoiding confrontation, and feeling uncomfortable being direct

4) Lateral or Associative thinker, seeing how all the things connect, and not organizing information in advance for your audience

Instead, start with the main point or topic. Then offer some context (not all!) -- knowing they can always ask for more.

Take some time to plan your communication ahead of time based on:

1) Your audience

2) Your goal or desired outcome

3) Your environment or context

When you take this approach, you will more effectively manage their attention and focus towards your goal. It makes it easier for them to follow you -- making you seem more organized and confident.

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When you're clear on what success means as a manager, you will have an easier time focusing on what matters and letting the rest go. This can be tricky at first, especially when you care a lot and are a high-achiever. The uncertainty of what "success" means can be frustrating and anxiety provoking.

In this episode, you'll hear two questions to help you define what success means -- to you -- as a manager. Let's discuss!

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No matter where you are in the organization, it's helpful to think about managing up. (Even if you are the Executive Director or CEO, you might still manage up to the Board!)

Start with awareness of the power dynamic and power differential -- which can vary widely depending on the organizational culture (is it super hierarchical? or more flat?) and the personalities involved. Ask yourself: What do I know about this person? How to they measure success? What do they care about? Prioritize?

Then think about it through the lens of partnership: what are your roles, and how can you work well together?

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The continuing education class I mentioned on Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers, starts June 19th!

Listen to Ep. 147. Ask - What New Managers Need to Know about Making an Ask

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If you find yourself suddenly having to lead a team through hard times, this is for you. Layoffs are hard on everyone -- including those left behind, who are grieving the loss of their teammates, fearing for their own job security, and feeling betrayed or mistrustful of upper management and leadership.

When things feel out of your control, the ideas here will help ground you and give you an idea for how to approach the new reality in a human-centered way.

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If you're a good problem-solver, chances are you spend a lot of time looking at. . . problems. This week, ask yourself, "What's working?" To be an effective manager and an inspired leader, you want to have an accurate picture of the situation -- which means being just as mindful of the strengths and positive qualities that you are your team possess as you are aware of the challenges.

This will also help you build trust and good-will, and set you up for success later on in the year when it comes time to do performance reviews.

In this episode you'll learn why it's easy to overlook the good stuff, and you'll get some specific strategies to help you refocus your attention.

Let's discuss!

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Good leaders and effective managers think about strategy. They consider the desired outcome or goal, and then make decisions based on the available resources and assets, constraints and obstacles. Plus, when you become more strategic, you will feel less reactive to other people's urgency.

To develop this skill, start by understanding your own strategies. Why are you doing things the way you are doing them? In this episode, you'll learn a simple practice that will help you begin to see your own strategies in daily life. Increase your self-awareness, and you'll become more intentional about the strategies you want to put into practice at work. Let's discuss!

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