Podcasts about new managers

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Kameko Leung sits down with Eric to discuss how to create meaningful relationships virtually. Kameko is a learning and development expert with over a decade of experience. She is the owner of Bloom Mindset Consulting and is also the Leadership Development Lead at Pinterest.Eric is currently in the job seeker seat, and he and Kameko also discuss what's different about this job market and how he's rising to the challenge.Eric is seeking a role as a senior manager of learning and development, focusing on leadership and management development in tech. If you know anyone hiring, let Eric know.In this episode, you'll hear:Kameko Leung's background in learning and development, her consulting company Bloom Mindset, and her current role at Pinterest.The differences between managing remotely versus in person, and the importance of building a “board of directors” you can rely upon.Tips for building meaningful relationships virtually and with intentionality.The best work relationship Kameko ever had, which developed online, and how they developed that connection.Understanding your individual team members' work styles and preferences to help your team work better together.What it means to be a culture carrier for your team and the importance of emotional intelligence.Three ways you can build your EQ in a virtual environment.Eric's biggest challenge as a job seeker.Connect with Eric Girard here:Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!Connect with Kameko Leung:LinkedIn---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Csenge Fazekas, an intercultural trainer and team development consultant who helps global teams and curious individuals make their next move. Csenge specializes in helping people better understand multicultural perspectives and cultural differences and decipher everything that comes with that. Csenge is the founder of Cultural Origami and is currently based in Madrid, Spain.In this episode, you'll hear:Csenge Fazekas's role as an intercultural trainer and team development consultant.The importance of culture in managing international teams and its influence on how a team functions.Some of the challenges that new managers face when leading multicultural teams.Using “fast teaming” to combine the cultures of a team into one cohesive culture.What it means to be culturally fluent and learn that cultural differences can be superpowers.Language as a tool in intercultural communications and why communication doesn't stop with words.How Csenge implements experiential learning and improv in her workshops.Using Global DISC to create understanding between team members.The most common mistakes new managers make when they take on diverse teams.What Csenge offers in her business, Cultural Origami.Connect with Csenge Fazekas:WebsiteLinkedInGlobal DISC---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked features Steph Edusei, Chief Executive of Saint Oswald's Hospice in North East England. Steph is also a mom and a leader who has worked in healthcare for nearly 30 years. She is also Chair of Eliot Smith Dance, a coach, speaker, and podcast host of Black All Year. Eric and Steph delve into what she's learned from her many years spent in leadership.In this episode, you'll hear:Steph Edusei's role as Chief Executive of Saint Oswald's Hospice, a large adult and children's hospice in North East England.Why Steph would like people to come to hospice earlier than they think they need to make the most of their remaining time.The purpose of leadership and why it's about creating the right environment for your team to thrive.Tackling challenges at work while remaining supportive and providing accountability with direct conversations.Overcoming self-doubt, reframing imposter syndrome, and learning to believe in yourself.Implementing positive self-talk into your daily affirmations.Being authentic in how you look and act in a leadership position.The one piece of advice Steph has for managers and leaders.What Eric has learned not to do as a leader.Connect with Steph Edusei:LinkedInPodcastInstagramThreadsSt. Oswald's Hospice---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, I'm joined by Rita Dingwall—practice manager, leadership advocate, and Chair of the Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices. With more than 30 years in the veterinary profession, Rita has seen it all—and she's here to share her wisdom.Together, we tackle a topic close to both our hearts: why every veterinary practice needs a capable practice manager, and what happens when you actually let them do the job you hired them to do. From team performance to supplier negotiations and culture-building, Rita reveals the value of empowered practice managers and the high cost of micromanagement.Whether you're thinking of hiring your first manager or just need a reminder of what they're capable of, this one's for you.Episode Outline: [00:00] – "Let Them Manage" – The Case for Trusting Your Practice Manager[01:30] – Meet Rita Dingwall: 30+ Years in Vetland and Still Learning[02:30] – Leadership Lessons for New Managers (and Surrogate Sons)[03:00] – Rita's First Role: “Just Come and Organize Us”[04:20] – When's the Right Time to Hire a Practice Manager?[05:30] – The Financial ROI of a Great Practice Manager[06:30] – The Low-Hanging Fruit: Where Practice Managers Add Immediate Value[07:30] – Team Clarity, Retention & Culture: Why This Role Is More Than Admin[08:15] – Operations, Marketing, HR… and That's Just the Start[09:10] – CPD, Mentoring & Mental Health – The Real Backbone of the Team[10:00] – What's the Magic Number? When You Can't Afford Not to Hire[10:30] – Practice Managers ≠ Administrators: Trust, Don't Micromanage[11:15] – Fix the Axle: Why Alignment Between Owners & Managers Is EverythingConnect with Rita Dingwall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-dingwall-707979a/Learn more about the Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices: https://fivp.org.uk/Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:Follow Dave: @drdavenicolLearn more about Veterinary Leadership Training: Veterinary Leadership AcademyEnjoyed this episode?Leave a review on iTunes and share it with your veterinary colleagues!Mentioned in this episode:Mentioned in this episode:Are you finding it impossible to carve out time for leadership tasks in your veterinary practice? Do you feel like you're always putting out fires instead of leading your team? You're not alone. Many practice owners face the challenge of balancing clinical work with the demands of leadership, often leaving little time to work on the business rather than just in it. The Veterinary Leadership Academy is here to help. Our program is designed specifically for busy practice owners like you. We teach you how to streamline your operations, delegate effectively, and make time for the leadership tasks that drive growth. With weekly group coaching sessions, you'll get practical advice on managing your time and staying on track. The course is online, accredited, and ready for your application. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy to learn more. Stop letting time slip away and start leading your practice with intention. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy today.

This episode of Management Development Unlocked features Michelle Risinger, founder and CEO of the DC-based social innovation strategy firm Rising Solutions. Michelle spent most of her career in the social sector, and after 10 years of doing direct humanitarian assistance overseas, she transitioned into an R&D technical role. Four years ago, she opened Rising Solutions to support organizations, governments, and corporations in launching new ideas, products, and services. Rising Solutions only works on concepts with a double bottom line: a financial return and a quantifiable social return. In this episode, you'll hear:Michelle Risinger's role as the founder and CEO of a DC-based social innovation strategy firm and what she loves about it.What the future of work means and how Michelle began her research on the topic.Chronobiology and how it impacts your work.The history of the eight-hour workday and why there's been a burnout epidemic in the modern workplace.The secret to human productivity.The product Michelle is building to help people find their chronobiology indicators.The art of thought and its four phases.Michelle's tips for managers to incorporate chronobiology and neuroscience into their work.Eric's take on how using chronobiology in Silicon Valley would work.Connect with Michelle Risinger:LinkedInRising Solutions---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

In this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Lotus Buckner, the bestselling author of “The Joy of HR.” Lotus is the founder and CEO of LB Talent Solutions, where she executes fractional work in addition to consulting and executive coaching. Lotus is an HR expert, and you'll hear her thoughts on why it's so important to partner with HR rather than viewing them as an adversary you have to deal with.In this episode, you'll hear:Why companies need great HR and great leadership in collaboration to create success.The most common misconceptions about HR and why they're incorrect.Processes that are in place to protect leadership–not just the company.Reaching out to HR early to support team development and employee success.What you may not be aware HR can assist you with, including payroll, benefits, learning and development, and more.How a proactive partnership with HR can help you nip problems in the bud before you have to put out a fire.Lotus Buckner's new book, “The Joy of HR,” and what you can learn from it.Eric's perception of HR during his career and some of his experiences.Connect with Lotus Buckner:LinkedIn“The Joy of HR” bookTalent Remix---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Ryan Weber joins Eric to talk about his path into leadership and how his youth spent playing hockey helped develop his skills. Ryan is Vice President of Workforce Planning and Tax Pro Experience at H&R Block. He's been with the company for 14 years, working in various roles. Ryan shares how he honed his leadership skills with a course at Xerox, why moving to Hawaii taught him relationships matter, and when corrective action at work can be positive.In this episode, you'll hear:Ryan Weber's journey into leadership at H&R Block, how youth sports helped start him on that path, and the impact Xerox's sales course had.The three things that have impacted Ryan's sales leadership roles the most.How a move to Hawaii taught him to foster trust and build relationships, which carried over to his work.Dealing with career setbacks and how to overcome and learn from them.Asking leadership what you can do to improve as a part of propelling your career forward.The influential forces on Ryan's career outside of his family.When corrective actions can be a positive influence at work.Ryan Weber's advice for new leaders today.His experience as a hockey player throughout childhood and why he's more nervous about coaching his kids' teams than adults at work.Connect with Ryan Weber:LinkedIn---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Ashley Virtue from the National Conflict Resolution Center. Ashley travels around the country, teaching people how to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. While their conversation is focused on conflict at work, Ashley and Eric also explore what's driving the increased conflict in our culture, some tools you can use to handle it, and what Ashley points to as the catalyst.Ashley shares some strategies workplace leaders can use to help their teams communicate effectively. She also reveals NCRC's three steps for responding respectfully when you hear something you disagree with: 1) demonstrating understanding, 2) acknowledging the impact it has on the other person, and 3) identifying what the underlying needs are. Ashley emphasizes that simply feeling heard is critical to feeling fairly treated and moving forward. In this episode, you'll hear:Ashley Virtue's role with the National Conflict Resolution Center and what her organization does.The diversity of her work and why there are so many commonalities across industries.Increased conflict in the culture and workplace and the new tools you can utilize to deal with it.What Ashley points to as the catalyst behind the increased divisiveness.Some strategies workplace leaders can use to help their teams communicate effectively.The three components of responding respectfully when you hear something you disagree with.Why Ashley finds her work to be a form of self-care and how it encourages her.Training and workshops NCRC offers in addition to mediation and conflict resolution.Eric's perception of new managers' soft skills in leadership roles.Connect with Ashley Virtue:LinkedInNational Conflict Resolution Center---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Donnovan chats with Sportsnet's Senior Features Producer Paul Sidhu (2:56), the mastermind behind the creation of 'Raptors Delight', a new documentary series from Sportsnet that explores the history of the Toronto Raptors with in-depth interviews of many subjects across the team's 30-year history. They get into the interview subjects themselves, favourite moments from Part 1, and what ended up on the cutting room floor. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (40:21), as both Canada Soccer and Toronto FC have hired new head coaches - what's next at the national and club level for both organizations? The Birth Of The Toronto Raptors | Raptors Delight: Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdrxzy2au6M The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Welcome to the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll share practical strategies that you can apply right now to become the impactful leader you were meant to be. Erika is the CEO and Founder of Authentic Foundations, a leadership coach renowned for her expertise in emotional intelligence, team engagement, and soft skills training for managers. With nearly two decades of corporate experience—including roles as Corporate Trainer, Global Director, and Vice President—Erika has honed a distinctive coaching philosophy that prioritizes the human side of leadership. Her mission? To transform managers into confident leaders who build high-performing, engaged teams, all while fostering workplaces where people truly thrive. Recognizing the pitfalls of traditional ‘hustle culture,' Erika founded Authentic Foundations to fill critical gaps in management training and corporate culture. Her offerings include personalized coaching programs like ‘The First 90 Days Guide for New Managers,' alongside a suite of online courses and resources. Through her work, Erika champions a new leadership paradigm—one that balances professional success with mental health, authenticity, and meaningful connections. Her insights not only equip managers with foundational leadership skills but also inspire them to redefine what it means to lead in today's workplace. Connect with Erika here:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erika-r-taylor-beck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authentic.foundations/ FB (Personal) https://www.facebook.com/erika.taylor.3914 FB (Business Page)  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568918068120 Website: https://authenticfoundationscoaching.com/ Grab the freebie here: https://erika-tb-training-site.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/first-90-days-guide-new-managers     OR  https://erika-tb-training-site.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/delegationguide =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Financial Freedom & Wealth Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom Sweezy & Jason Vevang are back for 2025! In the first episode of the new year the guys chat: -Chris Henderson, Ronny Deila, Bradley Carnell, & Pascal Jansen all arriving to new clubs within MLS -CONCACAF Champions Cup & FIFA Club World Cup draws -The Vancouver Whitecaps are for sale -Brandon Vazquez to Austin FC -Alan Pulido sold to Chivas -CF Montreal improvements; Jalen Neal, Fabian Herbers, & Giacomo Vrioni -James Sands loan to Germany -Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting signing to the New York Red Bulls -Facundo Torres sold to Palmeiras -And much more!!! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez, @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsaces Website/Articles: mlsaces.comSupport the show

Are you new to HR or perhaps a new manager? Dive into the deep end with no time to waste and a lot at stake. Join Wendy, known as The HR Lady, and experience streamlined, power-packed trainings designed for managers and HR professionals who need to excel quickly. Forget endless, irrelevant training sessions. Wendy's courses focus on real solutions for real problems, covering topics like managing difficult people, navigating complex HR laws, or mastering workplace investigations. Sign up for programs such as "How to Succeed as a One-Person HR Department" or "Dealing with Difficult People." Each session is concise yet impactful, allowing you to learn on your schedule and at your own pace. Opt for individual courses or the membership-based option, where you gain access to policies, forms, books, and Wendy's expertise. With her 25-plus years of experience, you're poised to lead, inspire, and thrive. Embrace drama-free, lawsuit-free learning and step up your HR game without missing a beat. www.thehrlady.com

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, you'll hear the final installment of Eric's audiobook, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide to New Managers. This episode focuses on change and why managers must be willing to adapt to new ways of doing business and relating to people. You'll hear the elements required to handle change effectively, the benefits that come from it, and how the five stages of grief relate to change. Eric reveals three places you can focus your time and how to divide them up to decide where to invest your time and energy. He also outlines the Kubler-Ross model of change and the Bridges transition model. Finally, you'll hear the five common reasons behind resistance to change, some steps you can take to address it, the three things resistance to change represents, and learning to view change as an opportunity.In this episode, you'll hear:Change and the need for managers to adapt to new ways of doing business and relating to people.The elements of handling change effectively as a manager and the benefits you can get from managing change well.How understanding the five stages of grief can help you handle your team members' reactions to change.A real-life example of what happens when a manager doesn't prepare a team for a big change.Reflecting on how you view change and what it models for your team.Three places you can focus your time and how to divide them up to decide where to invest your time and energy.The Kubler-Ross model of change.Reducing resistance to change in your organization and how it manifests.The five common reasons behind resistance to change and some steps you can take to address it.The three things resistance to change represents and how to overcome it.Giving team members space to adjust to the change.The Bridges transition model.Beginnings and new understandings, values, and attitudes.Gaining control of your own responses and viewing change as an opportunity.The path to action: fact, story, feel, act.Remaining connected to your peers and boss through the change and maintaining a positive attitude.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

It wasn't the greatest of Manchester derbies, but it sure was a dramatic one as Ruben Amorim made it two from two against Guardiola this season after his Lisbon said took the first win, but this time it was Amad who stole the show and laid yet another defeat into a City side with just one win in 11 games. And we look at not one, but TWO Premier League managers losing their jobs at the weekend, and who the candidates are to replace them. Keep up to date with us on our socials here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsocialofficial/ Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Niall: https://x.com/niallmccaughan Joel: https://x.com/JoelTudor00 Marley: https://x.com/91Marley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number one priority for HR leaders in 2025 is leader and manager development and yet, only 36% of organizations with leadership development programs think they work. Organizations are spending money and prioritizing leadership development but they aren't seeing the results. So what's missing?New manager expert, Eric Girard is joining me on this episode to share two essential skills your people managers need, but probably don't have.▶️ Two Skills Your People Managers Need But Probably Don't Have with Eric Girard ▶️ Key Points:04:27 Eric's journey to new manager development07:48 The challenge new managers face10:37 Leading with empathy13:16 How to invest in your people managers15:25 If you can only develop two skills, focus on these17:37 The value of coachingResources from this episode:Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers by Eric GirardThe Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay StanierJoin the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review!

On this week's episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we're talking about about how football ticketing prices are out of control and how the game will be affected by a Netflix style streaming service. We have our usual 'Three of the Best' (featuring Amad Diallo, Jadon Sancho, Enzo Maresca & more), Martin's letter is on set-peices (and how they were like penalties against Manchester United), we discuss what it's like for a commentator to prepare for a game after a new sacking with a new coach coming in, and Martin and Neil share their favourite Christmas songs!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com00:00 Intro02:30 Three of the Best22:55 Letter from the Gantry (Set-Peices)30:33 Comparisons47:11 VOICE OF PASSION (Tickets and Neflix Premier League Model)57:25 AND IT'S LIVE!!! (Commentating on New Managers)1:02:12 Stoppage Time (Favourite Christmas Songs) 1:04:00 Where to Find UsMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckSend us a textSupport the show

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Jen Recla to the show. Jen works in the coaching and team development space, helping leaders build engaged, collaborative, and resilient teams. She uses coaching, team development work, leading retreats, and leadership workshops. Jen is a believer in the use of fun and levity to improve team dynamics and project outcomes. She has 12 years of experience in this space, leading teams and learning functions at various organizations before opening her business. In this episode, you'll hear:Jen Recla's work with leaders and what she offers them.How fun can help develop a high-performing team by reducing stress and burnout, creating connections, building trust, and improving communication.Incorporating fun to improve team dynamics and project outcomes and one of Jen's favorite activities to do this.Implementing AI into your team-building activities.Balancing productivity with a fun and engaging environment and asking for feedback.The practicalities of introducing fun into your team environment.Using small gestures to ingrain levity into your day-to-day environment.Jen's advice for leaders uncomfortable introducing fun into a traditional or serious workplace culture.The risks of adding in fun and creating toxic positivity.The services Jen offers to her clients and organizations.Connect with Jen Recla:LinkedInWebsite---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares his fifth power session from his Lead Like a Pro Course. This episode focuses on the art of delegation. You'll hear why entrepreneurs have to learn how to delegate, questions to ask yourself as you delegate to your team, and your five responsibilities when you delegate.In this episode, you'll hear:Why entrepreneurs must learn the art of delegation.A poll asking participants if they delegate too much or too little and why.What you should be able to accomplish by the end of this session and the agenda.Some questions to ask yourself as you delegate work to others.The five responsibilities you have as you delegate to your team.Playing “Delegate That” and discussing it with other participants.Delegation best practices and the questions you can ask to determine that.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Today's Management Development Unlocked is the fourth installment of Eric's power sessions series from his Lead Like a Pro course. This episode focuses on goal-setting. You'll hear the objectives and agenda behind a goal-setting session, some common flaws, and how to set quantitative and qualitative goals. Finally, you'll hear the four things you should be able to do by the end of the goal-setting session.In this episode, you'll hear:Eric's guidelines for this session.The objectives and agenda of the goal-setting session.The common flaws in goal-setting and previewing what a good goal looks like.The questions a good goal answers and SMART goal criteria.How to set a quantitative goal.What a qualitative goal is and how to set one.Setting team goals, receiving input from everyone on the team, and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.The four things you should be able to do following this session.Creating a chat waterfall to share ideas.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Popular guest Al Dea returns to the show on this 100th episode of Management Development Unlocked. Al is the founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm helping organizations develop the next generation of leaders inside their organizations while building high-performing and highly engaged cultures. Like Eric, Al has a passion for developing leaders and managers.In this episode, you'll hear:Al Dea's observations on managers' role in employee career development and why it's important.Finding ways to prioritize career development and what that could look like.Al's thoughts on offering career coaches or mobility teams inside organizations.Why all leaders should be talent developers and make it a priority.The interconnectivity between doing your job, investing in talent, and developing talent and Al Dea's suggestions for implementing it.He advises how organizations, talent development, and L&D can play a role in this process.Some of Al's exercises for implementing talent development at your workplace.Connect with Al Dea:WebsiteLinkedIn---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares his third power session of the Lead Like a Pro Course. This session focuses on the transition into management and what differentiates managers from leaders. You'll hear the objectives of this session, the three groups of people whose expectations matter, and how your time distribution in a management role differs from that of a contributor. Lastly, Eric explains the importance of accountability.In this episode, you'll hear:Eric's guidelines for his Lead Like a Pro class.What makes managers different from leaders.The objectives and agenda for this session of the Lead Like a Pro course.The three groups of people whose expectations you should be concerned with and the questions you should be thinking about.Your time distribution in a management role and some prompts to help you determine the adjustments you can make to how you spend your time.Holding yourself accountable with a partner.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

We look back at Yokohama DeNA taking down Fukuoka SoftBank to win the Japan Series, recognize Marty Kuehnert, who recently died, circle back to discuss the crop of new mangers, go Rockin With Roki Sasaki before he heads off to the big leagues and offer up our favorite moments of the season.

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked is part two of the Lead Like a Pro power sessions. Eric outlines why empathy is imperative at work, four things empathy improves, and its three components. He shares three action items to increase your empathy, improve your listening skills, and the two questions you can ask someone at work to change the depth of your conversations. Empathy is no longer an unimportant skill in the workplace. Instead, it is a key to building better relationships throughout your career.In this episode, you'll hear:Why empathy is an imperative skill at work.Four things empathy improves: innovation, engagement, retention, and inclusivityWhat empathy is and the three components of empathy.Three things you can do to increase your empathy.The three levels of listening and how they can improve your empathy skills.The two questions you can ask someone at work to change the depth of conversations.The skills you should have at the end of the Lead Like a Pro course.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

In the first of five Power Sessions, Eric outlines his Lead Like a Pro course and what each session offers. Eric offers these sessions to clients for free and wants to offer them to podcast listeners as well. You'll hear an outline of the Lead Like a Pro course, why empathy is invaluable in management, and the differing expectations employees, managers, and peers have of you at work. Eric explains the process for defining goals and setting targets, the impact of trust and integrity in the workplace, and the objectives that drive the full Lead Like a Pro course.In this episode, you'll hear:Why empathy matters in management.Eric's personal experience with an empathetic manager as he grieved his mom's death.The definition of empathy and how it differs from sympathy.The differing expectations of employees, managers, and peers.Defining goals and setting specific targets.Trust and integrity's impact on the workplace.The objectives behind the full Lead Like a Pro course.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Darren's Background and Career Journey (1:09)Thesis on Private Markets (5:11)History and Focus of Provenio Capital (6:42)Investment Structuring for Clients (10:22)Investment Process for New Managers (13:44)Current Interests in VC Managers (15:08)Building Relationships with VC Fund Managers (16:28)Understanding Venture in Portfolio Context (18:26)Insider Segment: Setting Institutional-Grade Back Offices (19:13)Operational Diligence in Fund Management (24:10)Minimum Investment Criteria for Clients (28:09)Trends for Allocators to Watch (30:12)Lessons Learned in Venture Investing (31:40)Parting Thoughts on Venture Portfolio (33:01)Current Opportunities in Early Stage Investments (34:34)Provenio Capital: Our specialization and expertise is the sourcing and diligence of alternative investment strategies across hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate and direct deals. Our focus is to build portfolios that are less correlated to the broader markets, and our aim is to generate outperformance during periods of dislocation in order to produce excellent risk-adjusted returns for our clients with significantly less volatility.  As part of the overall investment process, we will aim to incorporate the appropriate planning and structure to maximize after-tax returns.Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn't just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.com. Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Brian Walch, owner of Shiftfocus Coaching and Consulting. Brian is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and he helps organizations develop their managers. Brian also assists organizations in building best-in-class management cultures. He has a 25-year career in IT consulting and decided to move over to helping managers make a bigger impact while helping people develop in their careers.Eric and Brian cover the challenges managers face after they move past the honeymoon stage, Brian's advice for burned-out managers, and why burnout can happen even when you love what you're doing. He shares four domains you should consider as a manager, what to do when you believe you're ready for more responsibility, and the one thing that can benefit brand-new managers most.In this episode, you'll hear:The challenges managers face in their own careers once they move past the honeymoon stage.Brian Walch's advice for burned-out managers and why internal motivation matters more than external.Why burnout can happen even when you love what you're doing.Investing in yourself for the long haul and reaping the benefits.Continual progression even as you become more comfortable with your management position.Brian's four domains to consider as a manager: relationships and influence, skills and experience, results, and systems.What to do when you think you're ready for more in management.Brian's business, Shiftfocus, and what it can help you with.The one thing Eric believes can benefit brand-new managers.Connect with Brian Walch:WebsiteLinkedIn---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

There's a lot to learn about being a manager. To feel less overwhelmed by it all, focus on the essentials. You're invited to my free upcoming class on Essential Skills for New Managers, where you'll learn: 1) Where to start 2) What no one told you, and 3) How to advocate for yourself to get the support you want Let's discuss! **After the Episode** ⁠RSVP for Essential Skills for New Managers⁠. Visit my website: ⁠https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/⁠ ⁠Follow me on LinkedIn⁠.

On today's Management Development Unlocked, you'll hear part five of Eric's six-episode series of his audiobook, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Building a healthy coaching habit can help break three vicious cycles at work, and Eric shares some tips for becoming a great coach for your team. You'll learn about the GROW model, becoming an active listener, and some questions you can use in your next coaching session. You'll also hear why feedback is crucial to a successful team. Eric outlines why feedback should be a habit—both constructive and positive—and how to handle adverse reactions to feedback and reward and recognize your team without money.In this episode, you'll hear:Building a coaching habit and the three vicious circles at work that it can break.Evolving beyond your own tasks and taking proactive steps to help your team perform better.Coaching and feedback and the three things it can help you do as a new manager.Why you should always coach in private, be curious, and avoid statements that may make the coachee defensive.Questions that can help you evaluate your team's performance.Challenging your assumptions and digging deeper.The purpose behind coaching at work.Four essential coaching skills and the GROW (goals, reality, options, and way forward) model for coaching.GROW in practice and avoiding offering advice.Six behaviors or active listening.Seven essential coach-like questions to get a coaching session rolling.Making feedback a habit and the simple things you can do to ensure it is received well.Keeping a record of the feedback you provide.Handling negative reactions to feedback.The coaching-feedback-coaching technique.Offering rewards and recognition to team members.The three ways to reward and recognize your team that doesn't involve money and how to do it.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Ever notice how being hard on yourself can make it harder to learn? The perfectionism and pressure to not make mistakes can really bog you down. Instead, be easy on yourself. In this episode I'll walk you through a series of questions to ask that will help you focus and make progress on one thing at a time. You'll increase your rate of learning, and reduce the feeling of overwhelm. Let's discuss! ** After the Episode ** Sign up for the Lightning Lesson on Essential Skills for New Managers: https://maven.com/p/8b3361/essential-skills-for-new-managers Get on the wait list for the next Communication Strategies course: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ Reach out for private coaching, team facilitation and workshops: https://kimnicol.com/

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On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Roberta Ndlela to the show. Roberta is a member of the Zulu tribe in South Africa and grew up under the apartheid system. Apartheid ended when she was 18, and at 19, she began her corporate career in the transportation industry, where she honed her communication skills. Later, as she taught English in South Korea, Roberta recognized the value of adaptability. She credits her communication and adaptability skills for her success today.In this episode, you'll hear:How Roberta Ndlela defines “soft skills” as human skills.Why you need soft skills in addition to technical knowledge.The top eight behaviors that successful managers or leaders possess.The data behind soft skills, why CEOs spend 20% more time learning soft skills than the average person, and the increased productivity rates of their teams.Quiet quitting and workers' reluctance to do more than the minimum at work.Roberta Ndlela's free 30-minute call to assist listeners with speaking or leading people.Connect with Roberta Ndlela:LinkedInInstagram---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On this Management Development Unlocked replay, Eric interviews Roger Martin, co-founder and CEO of ThriveMore Brands. ThriveMore is a platform company with franchise brands under its umbrella, including RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna. They also have a nutrition company and are discussing bringing an overseas franchise concept to America. The company employs 27 people in its home office.In this episode, you'll hear:Roger Martin's company, ThriveMore Brands, and an overview of what it does.His tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and why you're probably not growing if you haven't experienced it.What competency-selective interviewing tactics are, and how they contrast with just using your gut to hire.The impact of AI in the workplace and what makes it a powerful tool.How managers deal with failure, take responsibility for it, and work to fix the problem at the speed of trust.Psychological safety and the value of feeling safe to make mistakes and grow.The franchise brands that make up ThriveMore Brands and the goal of those brands.Connect with Roger Martin:LinkedInThriveMore BrandsInstagramTikTokTwitter/X---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

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On this episode of Management Development Unocked, Eric welcomes Brian Nelson-Palmer back to the show for a friendly debate. Brian is the founder of Productivity Gladiator and teaches personal, practical productivity skills. Brian's target audience is recently promoted office people managers. Brian and Eric have different productivity styles, and this episode is all about their dueling opinions on various ways of remaining productive, including calendars, task lists, what time work should start, and more. While they may disagree on their methodology, Eric and Brian share a passion for getting things done in a timely manner.In this episode, you'll hear:The five things Eric and Brian Nelson-Palmer are in disagreement about.Using a calendar for tasks and events (Eric) versus Brian's use of a calendar and a separate task list.The paradigm differences that may make Eric's method work for one person but Brian's method for someone else.Planning every facet of your day versus leaving room in your schedule to remain flexible.Why Eric works out in the afternoon but starts work very early.Brian's preference to sleep in later and work out earlier in the day.Brian's explanation that meditation does not work for him other than getting back to sleep.The benefits of meditation that Eric loves.Why Brian loves Amazon's Subscribe and Save and Eric's dislike of it.Connect with Brian Nelson-Palmer:LinkedInWebsite---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked comes from chapters five and six of Eric's bestselling book, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. These chapters outline how to perform a SWOT analysis of your team and the importance of building trust with your team members. Eric shares how to implement the Tuckman model of team development, the five dysfunctions of a team, how to overcome or avoid the five dysfunctions, and eight values to incorporate into your leadership style. Finally, Eric shares some important takeaways from The SPEED of Trust by Stephen R. Covey.In this episode, you'll hear:How to perform a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis to focus on your team's internal and external factors.Holding a team meeting to discuss a SWOT analysis together.An alternative method of a SWOT analysis suggested by the Harvard Business Review.Performing SWOT analysis regularly for your team and yourself in conjunction with the brainstorming methodology mentioned in chapter three.Why using a SWOT analysis can help you identify where to focus your coaching efforts and training programs and develop a plan to improve team performance and achieve goals.Implementing the Tuckman model of team development (forming, storming, norming, and performing) and what to expect.Setting expectations with your team as you use the Tuckman model.The importance of building trust within your team.The essential concepts all managers should know to build trust with a team and how it can benefit managers.The five dysfunctions of a team.Overcoming or avoiding the five dysfunctions of a team.The key to a successful team.Why managers must lead by example and demonstrate a commitment to the team.The eight values to incorporate into your leadership style.Takeaways from The SPEED of Trust you can use with your team.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

This episode of Management Development Unlocked features Brandon Birkmeyer. Brandon is a former Madison Avenue agency executive who worked on accounts like Coca-Cola and Apple. He left the corporate world six years ago and now does corporate training and speaking. Brandon is the author of the book, “Front & Center Leadership: How Leaders Can Use Personal Branding to Stand Out and How You Can Too.” He is also the host of the podcast “Brands on Brands.”In this episode, you'll hear:Brandon Birkmeyer's book on personal branding in the corporate space, “Front & Center Leadership.”The three components of a successful personal brand.Brandon's catalyst for writing his book and leveraging your human potential to become a personal brand.How the principles laid out in his book apply to the future of management development.His steps for bringing leaders to the forefront with practice.Who Brandon's book is for and why new managers can benefit from it most.Overcoming the reluctance to build a personal brand.The three types of reluctance.Connect with Brandon Birkmeyer:Website---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked features Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, president and CEO of MFW Consultants. Phyllis has 40+ years of experience in the nursing field and is a certified professional coach, which she weaves into her consulting firm. She specializes in helping leaders create healthy work environments, building a sense of resilience and well-being in staff using emotional intelligence and the principles of healthy work environments.In this episode, you'll hear:Phyllis Quinlan's role as president and CEO of MSW consultants, her background as a nurse, and her work as a coach.The components of a healthy workplace environment and the part an emotionally intelligent leader plays in that.Civility at work, why it matters, and what incivility looks like.Phyllis's tips for creating a culture of civility and citizenship alongside a healthy workplace.The differences between bullies and individuals who are chronically uncivil.Why leadership finds it challenging to address bullying behaviors on their teams.The importance of documentation.What you can expect from Phyllis's book, “Bringing Shadow Behavior into the Light of Day.”Connect with Phyllis Quinlan:LinkedInMFW ConsultantsBringing Shadow Behavior into the Light of Day bookmfwconsultants@gmail.com---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Anca Enache, founder of 3P Impact Consulting. Anca helps purpose-driven small- and medium-sized companies create a competitive advantage by revealing the environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities that may impact their business.In this episode, you'll hear:Anca Enache's work in sustainability alongside purpose-driven companies.The definition of a business continuity plan at the team level and how it can help a company.A real-life example of the benefits of a continuity plan.The six components of an effective team-level business continuity plan.The steps required to implement a continuity plan.Anca's work as a consultant.Connect with Anca Enache:LinkedInWebsiteEmail---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares part three of this six-part series from his book, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Featuring chapters three and four, you'll hear why it's important to set SMART goals for your team, Eric's brainstorming guidelines for setting team goals, and why you should be performing weekly one-on-one meetings with team members. Eric also shares why you must learn how to delegate effectively and how it can improve your relationship with your team. You'll also hear about the six levels of initiative that can help bring out the best in everyone, along with Eric's tips for helping you decide what to delegate.In this episode, you'll hear:Creating clear goals for your team and how you benefit from them.Understanding the purpose behind a goal and the four components behind a good goal.SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable (or aligned), relevant (or resourced), and time-bound (or trackable).The benefits of SMART goals for new managers and how to set them in three simple steps.Questions you can ask to identify a SMART goal.Eric's eight brainstorming guidelines for setting team goals.Setting one-on-one weekly meetings with team members to make progress toward goals.Altering SMART goals to fit your organization's needs.Learning to delegate tasks to your team effectively and how it can improve your relationship with your team.The benefits of effective delegation and some reasons managers fail to delegate.The ten commandments for effective delegation.Delegating the right tasks to the right people and how to determine if a team member is ready for the task at hand.The six levels of initiative, encouraging higher-level thinking from team members, and bringing out the best in everyone.Eric's tips for deciding what could be delegated to your team.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

In this episode, we'll dive into essential communication strategies that new managers need to master. We'll explore key behaviors from Google's Project Oxygen—namely, being a good communicator and having a clear vision for your team. Effective communication isn't just about sharing information; it's about listening actively and ensuring your team is aligned with the company's vision. Drawing insights from General Stanley McChrystal's concept of shared consciousness, we'll discuss how transparent communication empowers your team to make informed decisions. If you're looking to transform your technical talents into exceptional managers, this episode is a must-listen.Mentioned in this episode:Accelerator LinkWe look forward to seeing you at out next Leadership Accelerator. https://bettereverydaystudios.com/accelerator

Free Hit hosts Mauricio Salazar-Lozada from the Offside/Onside blog to discuss the Premier League's new managers and promoted clubs for the 24/25 season. Find out how the each team's tactics will impact FPL, plus how Chris, Jace, and Mauricio are lining up for GW1. Offside/Onside Blog Offside/Onside on X Follow us on social media here Join on our mini-league here⁠ or with code "zdtlng"

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked features Stacey Caster, co-founder and CEO of North Executive Advisors. Stacey specializes in leadership development and executive coaching. She is also a speaker, podcast host, and author.In this episode, you'll hear:Stacey Caster's background in senior leadership and her role today as the CEO and co-founder of North Executive Advisors.What's different about leading leaders versus leading individual contributors.The leadership skills required to lead leaders and why it requires forecasting farther into the future.Building a network outside of your four walls to understand what your competitors are doing.The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.Leveling up your career development from becoming a leader to becoming a leader of leaders.Marketing your personal brand inside your company to position yourself for leadership roles.What good leaders can do to strengthen a business.The mistakes a leader can make that will crash a business.Stacey's upcoming book, “The Leadership Navigator: Chart Your Course to Leadership Mastery.”Connect with Stacey Caster:WebsiteBookNorth Executive Advisors---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's Management Development Unlocked, Eric interviews Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, an operation strategist and advisor to green tech organizations. Eloisa helps them design their operations, and once they've grown, she helps those companies streamline to ensure their impact is growing along with their company. Another fun fact about Eloisa is that she is a former professional tennis player who eventually left that career to pursue an engineering degree.In this episode, you'll hear:Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez's position as an operation strategist and advisor focused on green tech organizations.Her career in professional tennis, a pivot to engineering, and finally to the climate space.The differences between innovation and continuous improvement.What the green tech sector encompasses, and what green tech operations are.The metrics that differentiate green tech ops from traditional ops.Creating an environment of collaboration where people feel comfortable bringing new ideas to leadership.The steps managers in any industry can take to integrate sustainability practices into existing operations.Eloisa's green tech operations roundtable and what she hopes to accomplish with it.How to foster curiosity and creativity within your team.Connect with Eloisa Marquz-Gonzalez:LinkedInWalking Tree---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Follow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape.This week I'm excited to sit down with Lindel Eakman from Foundry. Lindel has been an investor in funds and companies since the early 2000s when he started at UTIMCO.In our conversation, Lindel talks about being one of the first investors in Union Square Ventures, his preference for smaller partnerships, and the art of conducting quality reference calls on GPs. Having known each other for a while, our chat felt like a fun and casual water cooler conversation about the venture capital world.About Lindel Eakman:Lindel Eakman is a partner at Foundry, where he focuses on early-stage investing. Since joining in 2015, Lindel has been active across the portfolio, working closely with partner funds and leading new direct investments. He is known for his humble and supportive approach, valuing the hard work of founders.Before Foundry, Lindel managed the private investment program at the University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO) from 2002 to 2015. At UTIMCO, he built the venture capital program and invested in firms like IA Ventures, True Ventures, Union Square Ventures, and Foundry.Lindel began his career in finance at KPMG in the M&A Tax Practice from 1997 to 2001 and then worked as a Corporate Finance Associate at Stephens, Inc. in 2002. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University. He is a CPA and a CFA charter holder.In this episode, we discuss:(01:14) Early Career and Union Square Ventures and moving to Foundry(03:00) Investment Philosophy and Strategy(04:28) The value of partnering with emerging managers(05:55) Selecting GPs and Making Investment Decisions(10:30) The Current Venture Market Landscape in 2024.(13:00) Challenges and Opportunities for New Managers(17:00) Future of Venture Capital(21:00) Importance of People in Venture(25:00) Secondaries and Liquidity Opportunities(29:00) The importance of evaluating partnership dynamics in emerging managers(33:00) Best practices for conducting reference checks.(37:00) How virtual interactions affect partnership assessments and fundraising(42:00) Advice for new managers on constructing a venture portfolio, focusing on sectors and small funds(47:00) Role of Large Funds in a Venture PortfolioI'd love to know what you took away from this conversation with Lindel. Follow me @SamirKaji and give me your insights and questions with the hashtag #ventureunlocked. If you'd like to be considered as a guest or have someone you'd like to hear from (GP or LP), drop me a direct message on Twitter.Podcast Production support provided by Agent Bee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ventureunlocked.substack.com

Today's episode of Management Development Unlocked features Kerri Burchill, author of “Leading Out of the ASKhole™ Trap.” Kerri is a leadership consultant who started her career in education. She specializes in helping leaders and teams in messy, dynamic situations.In this episode, you'll hear:Kerri Burchill's role as a leadership consultant and how her first career in education led her to where she is today.The definition of an askhole and how an askhole can trap you.The importance of active listening and why senior leaders and experienced managers need to actively listen to their teams.Her advice for avoiding the constant spin and getting stuck which leads to more issues that need to be resolved.Kerri's favorite part of being a leadership consultant.What you can expect from Kerri's book, “Leading Out of the ASKhole™ Trap.”The one leadership skill everyone should have.Connect with Kerri Burchill:Kerri Burchill's websiteLeading Out of the ASKhole™ TrapLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTube---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

Struggling to set up your newly promoted managers for success? Tired of the frustration and miscommunication that comes with a lack of onboarding? In this episode, we reveal the three essential steps to create a seamless transition for new managers, ensuring they not only thrive but exceed expectations in their roles. With years of experience guiding hundreds of companies through successful leadership transitions, we share actionable strategies and real-world examples to help you avoid common pitfalls and build a strong leadership pipeline.  For more resources on developing leadership skills visit us at Revela. Where we've helped hundreds of executives lead productive teams and thriving organizations.   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2024.  

Feel uncomfortable having money conversations? Not sure what to do if someone on your team asks for a raise? Being a manager means learning more about money at work. First, bring a mindset of curiosity. By asking questions, you will build relationships, and learn more about power and influence in your org. You will also develop a more connected perspective, understanding how different decisions and budgets affect you and your team. Three specific areas to learn about: Budgets Raises + Bonuses (Compensation) How does money come into your org? Let's discuss! * * After the Episode * * Join the Wait List for the next group program: https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/ Get private coaching: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/consultation Learn more at https://kimnicol.com/

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares part two of his book, Lead Like a Pro. This section focuses on what it takes to successfully transition into management from a role as a contributing team member. You'll hear the benefits you can reap by preparing for this transition, the five common misconceptions about people who move into management, the six mindset shifts you need for a smooth transition, and how you can expand your influence to manage your boss, peers, and team. Eric shares some of his personal experiences, tips from Forbes, and the differences between power and influence.In this episode, you'll hear:Why being a successful manager is different than becoming a successful team member.Eric's move into a management position and his initial mistakes with a problem team member.The benefits you'll reap by preparing for a transition into management.Five common misconceptions about people who move into management roles.Six mindset shifts for making a smoother transition into management.Expanding your influence to manage your boss, your team, and your peers and its positive impact on your career.What it means to “manage up.”“Managing down,” getting the right people on the bus, and creating psychological safety at work.Building a collaborative culture with your peers to “manage sideways” and create a better understanding of your organization and corporate goals.Some ideas for putting managing up, down, and sideways into practice.The Forbes 14 tips for transitioning into a management role.Some tips from Eric for making a successful transition into a manager based on his experiences.Power versus influence in management.Eric's favorite pieces of advice for new managers.---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

On today's episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Dr. Rosina Racioppi, President and CEO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. WOMEN Unlimited helps Fortune 1000 companies cultivate the talent they need for ongoing growth and profitability. Dr. Racioppi previously held executive management positions in human resources and has over 25 years of experience in this sector. She earned her doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania, and her dissertation, “Women's Mentoring Wisdom,” focuses on how women use and fail to use mentoring at the mid-career level. Dr. Racioppi is a contributing member of Reimagining Talent, Learning & Development Congress, a contributing leadership expert to publications such as Fortune, Fast Company, and Chief Learning Officer magazines, and serves on the Advisory Council of the Women Business Collaborative.Eric and Dr. Racioppi discuss the transition from functional expert to manager, the psychological shift required to become a successful manager, Dr. Racioppi's advice for women in management, finding a mentor, and the mission of WOMEN Unlimited.In this episode, you'll hear:Why the transition from a functional expert to management can be challenging and the obstacles a new manager may face.The psychological transition required to shift from an individual responsible for tasks to a leader accountable for getting results.Overcoming the discomfort of having difficult conversations with team members and helping them become successful in their roles.Dr. Rosina Racioppi's advice for a woman stepping into a managerial role for the first time.The value of mentorship—especially for female managers—especially in management roles and how a mentor can help guide you to success.The preparation required in a mentor-mentee relationship and the work needed to build a productive conversation with a mentor.The impact mentorship has had on Dr. Racioppi's career.WOMEN Unlimited's mission.Connect with Rosina Racioppi:LinkedInWOMEN Unlimited---Head over to girardtrainingsolutions.com to take a look at the 20+ courses I offer for new and experienced managers! Get your copy of the Amazon #1 Bestseller and #1 New Release Lead Like a Pro - The Essential Guide for New Managers while you're there!Connect with me on LinkedIn.Please subscribe and comment!

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Olympiacos become the first ever Greek side to win a major UEFA european trophy beating Fiorentina 1-0 in Athens, Bayern Munich officially announce Vincent Kompany as their new manager, Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as their new boss, U.S. u23 coach Marko Mitrović names squad for friendly against Japan ahead of this summer's Olympic Games, transfer latest and Conference League final's Brummie gatecrashers.Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George CooperExec: Sammy JamesResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.