When we hear the word “productivity,” we often think about getting more done, but that definition is incomplete. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I’m joined by Tamara Myles, Author, Speaker, Instructor at UPenn where we discuss reframing our definition of “productivity” to include meaningful work, explore the link between meaning and wellbeing, and how leaders can help employees find meaning in their work in any role or organization. About Tamara: Tamara Myles is a speaker and author wit...
Oct 05, 2023•33 min
When we try to ignore the small issues in our team operations, they WILL grow into huge disasters...and at that point, it's going to be ten times harder to actually SOLVE them. Trust me, I get it. I get why people shy away from taking a close look at what could be changed in their operations. It can feel too complicated. It can be frustrating. It can disrupt your team, which can then result in disgruntled employees and reduced productivity... IF you're doing it alone. The best time to pop the ho...
Oct 03, 2023•14 min
What is one of the biggest leadership lessons that applies both to managers in the corporate world and entrepreneur space? Investing in your people. When we lead with authenticity and demonstrate to our teams that we are invested in them and their growth, they not only will stay, but do better work. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Jillian Murphy, Sales & Business Coach and 22 year corporate veteran where we talk about leading with authenticity, lessons from working in ...
Sep 28, 2023•33 min
We've all had those days when it feels like nothing is going right on your team. I mean "come on people!" But before you write off your team members and go down the path of thinking you need all new people, try a perspective shift. In this episode I share ways to reframe this stuck feeling into one of opportunity but taking responsibility for how you're showing up, setting clearer expectations, and building more trust. It's wayyy easier and more cost effective than hiring all new people. -- Read...
Sep 26, 2023•10 min
Being a manager comes with a whole set of challenges - but is there anything harder than managing a former friend or even family member? Especially when you have to deliver some tough feedback? In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Robyn Rapp, Leadership Development Coach & Facilitator, where we dig into some of the stickiest of situations as a manager. Fom managing a former friend or family member, delegating effectively, and navigating performance conversations, we share t...
Sep 21, 2023•37 min
Ah meetings. Love them or hate them, they're a part of working life. Depending on what industry you work in, you might even find yourself spending MOST of your week in meetings, making it paramount to ensure the time is being spent effectively. That is why in this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about three simple shifts to make to your meetings to prevent them from going over, resulting in saving an average of 5 hours a month to reinvest in your business. Referenced in this episode: Wal...
Sep 19, 2023•9 min
We know conceptually that inefficiencies in our team can cost us money, but we don’t always dive into see what this really looks like. But as fractional CFO Bridgette Boucha calls out in this episode of Managing Made Simple, “minutes are money.” In this conversation, we dive into how streamlining your team operations improves your bottom line as a business, the power of knowing your money story to achieve your financial goals, and the reality that “no revenue goal is ever worth your peace.” Chec...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min
We know we can't do *everything* ourselves in our teams and in our businesses, but sometimes doesn't it just feel like things would go faster if we could? Spoiler, not only does this belief actually slow us down, it makes our team members think we don't trust them, which leads to low morale and even lower productivity. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the reasons why we fall into the trap of wanting to do everything ourselves, and how to break free of it. -- Ready to become ...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min
We know we can't do *everything* ourselves in our teams and in our businesses, but sometimes doesn't it just feel like things would go faster if we could? Spoiler, not only does this belief actually slow us down, it makes our team members think we don't trust them, which leads to low morale and even lower productivity. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the reasons why we fall into the trap of wanting to do everything ourselves, and how to break free of it. -- Ready to become ...
Sep 12, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 74
To track or not to track? That is the question so many business owners and team leaders ask me when wrestling with how to have a better sense of the status of work on their team. In a word: yes, track your work. But it's more nuanced than that, especially if we want it to save us time and money. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about WHY we need to track work, and how to do it in a way that doesn't overburden your team. -- Ready to become a better manager THIS MONTH?! Get the Thri...
Sep 05, 2023•13 min
Remember that time when you got super frustrated about something that happened on your team that had NOTHING to do with that situation? We've all been there. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Danya Douglass Hunt, money mindset coach for entrepreneurs, where we talk about how mindset impacts your behaviors and actions; and strategies for reprogramming your subconscious in order to reach your full potential as a leader. About Danya: Danya is a Mindset Performance coach who dra...
Aug 31, 2023•33 min
Ah the performance review. It means well, but in reality it often created a whole lot of stress for both managers and team members without a ton of benefit. That is unless you build or deploy a system with more intention around the behaviors you want to track and measure. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about just that. How to build a performance system that incentivizes the behaviors you want to see, or align your company's performance system around this; and how to relieve the ...
Aug 29, 2023•10 min
When someone is new to a role, you’re catching them at their most excited and engaged. Your role as a manager is to keep them there. In this episode of managing made simple, I’m joined by Jess Heller, Executive & Leadership coach specializing in onboarding, where we discuss the ins and outs of onboarding in building a high performance team. We dive into how onboarding is an extension of recruiting, the time and money savings you gain by having a great onboarding experience, the importance of...
Aug 24, 2023•28 min
Load balancing is something we need to continually do as a manager, but are we handling these conversations as effectively as we can be? When a team member comes to us overwhelmed our first instinct often is to jump right in and fix it, but that can often leave us solving the wrong problem. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about how to frame the conversation so you know exactly where a team member needs support. -- Ready to become a better manager THIS MONTH?! Get the Thriving Tea...
Aug 22, 2023•12 min
As managers and leaders, we're no strangers to sprinting marathons. But there comes a time when we have to take a step backwards and ask ourselves, is this sustainable? In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Corene Phelps, hypnotherapist & somatic success coach for entrepreneurs and business leaders, where we discuss overcoming burnout and building resilience on teams, money mindset, and finding your steady state as a leader. About Corene: Corene is a Native Washingtonian who...
Aug 17, 2023•28 min
Wanna save an extra 5-10 hours THIS WEEK? It's simpler than you think. In today's episode of Managing Made Simple, I share three working norms that are not only guaranteed to save you time in your team or in your business, but they create a higher sense of clarity and motivation on your team. Give these a test and watch that time savings roll in. -- Ready to become a better manager THIS MONTH?! Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team i...
Aug 15, 2023•16 min
As team leaders or business owners, sometimes we get stuck in the belief that we have to be good at everything to be successful. But the truth is, real leadership is about recognizing where you have gaps and hiring great folks to fill those roles. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Staci Millard, Fractional COO and Business Mentor as we dive into how dialed-in operations drive better financials, how to approach your hiring strategy, and the power of knowing your numbers to in...
Aug 10, 2023•30 min
Rationally, we all know that if we were able to delegate effectively we'd be able to get more done and scale ourselves as leaders, and yet... way easier said than done. In this episode of Managing Made Simple I talk about all things DELEGATING - why it's so important and three steps to doing it effectively. If you're experiencing meeting overload, are finding yourself too deep in the weeds in your team or business, or are feeling like your team members aren't quite stepping up in the ways you wi...
Aug 08, 2023•14 min
As managers, we're often thrown into the role, expected to just figure things out as we go along. This makes things way harder than they need to be, and often means our team members are at the brunt of our learning curve. But it doesn't have to be this way! In episode 64 of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Jack Kelly, Senior Contributor for Forbes in the workplace and career space and CEO of Compliance Search Group & WeCruitr, where we talk about how to set team members up for success as ...
Aug 03, 2023•41 min
No one ever *wants* to be a micromanager, and yet, there are those days where you realize you're so deep in the weeds you should have brought your gardening tools. The problem, of course, is that the more we hold on, the less our team members step up, leading us to grab the reins even tighter. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about three signs you are falling into the trap of micromanaging and three simple shifts to make to get out of it. -- Ready for a one-stop-shop for everythin...
Aug 01, 2023•14 min
As leaders, our primary role is to serve our teams. And yet how many times have we had that manager or leader who doesn't really know what we need to feel successful? On this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Vashti Boyce, Founder/CEO of Wild Iris Consulting, where we talk about the importance of getting to know your team members, how to build inclusive teams, and trauma informed leadership. About Vashti: Vashti is a business consultant who leans into their education, vocational exp...
Jul 27, 2023•36 min
How many of us have had those weeks where it feels like NOTHING is going right? When we have back to back weeks like this, it can start to chip away at our confidence as a leader - and I'm here to put a stop to that spiral thinking right now. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the importance on reflecting on wins as a manager, and how it build resilience for you personally and for your team. References in this episode: Unstuck by Lia Garvin! If you're a fan of the pod, you'll ...
Jul 25, 2023•7 min
As managers, it's on us to make sure our team members understand how their roles fit into the bigger picture, and there's no better way to do this than setting clear priorities and even clearer expectations. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Susan Ramirez, Founder & CEO of The National Angels nonprofit, where we talk about the Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations framework that has propelled the organization to massive scale, accountability as a leader, and the four...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min
As managers and business owners, we're no stranger to problems being thrown our way. But one of the biggest questions I hear from team leaders is "how do I get me team members to bring SOLUTIONS, not just problems?" In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I share three steps to empowering a problem solving mindset on your team, so that your team members step up proactively and creatively when they encounter an issue. Making this shift on your team is game changing, not only does it free up more...
Jul 18, 2023•11 min
Sometimes it can feel like we have our own identity, and then our identify as "business owner" or "boss" - but the truth is, they're all connected; and the more authenticity we bring as a leader, the better we support our teams. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Hannah Nieves, Personal Brand and PR Consultant and CEO of HN Haus and This Hudson Studio, where we discuss how your personal brand is just as important as your professional brand when it comes to being a leader, the...
Jul 13, 2023•29 min
It's hard to find a topic more fraught than 'feedback' when it comes to the workplace. Why? Because it brings up all sorts of feelings about not being good enough, feeling misunderstood, even having new things to have to focus on that we didn't have the time or energy for. The result is both the feedback giver and receiver dreads the conversation, and neither really got what they needed from it. But one of the biggest reasons it can be so contentious is that we're not really that good at doing i...
Jul 11, 2023•12 min
You know you *should* have 1:1 meetings with your team members, but let's be honest, when they turn into a laundry list of status updates which frankly could have been shared over email, you kinda start to second guess if you really need them at all. Today, we end the ineffective status update-y 1:1s and commit to making them more effective! In this episode, I share a simple agenda to use for your 1:1s that allows you to get to know your team members better, celebrate wins, and understand where ...
Jun 30, 2023•12 min
As leaders navigating so much change and uncertainty right now, none of us have it all figured out. And isn't that kind of liberating to acknowledge? We're not expected to have all of the answers, but we are expected to show up for our teams, to be real and authentic, and bring empathy to how we manage our teams. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Charlie Ruiz, Founder & CEO of CLR Connection high performance coaching, where we discuss all things from how to navigate impo...
Jun 29, 2023•28 min
For many workplaces right now, the issue of the moment is RTO - and as with most complicated issues, there is no one size fits all solution. But what I'm seeing more and more right now is an effort to solve challenges that exist on teams through bringing people together, without solving the issues at the core. And when we do that, it doesn't matter if we return to a five-days 40-hours a week in office, those issues will still exist. In this episode, I talk about three themes we're often trying t...
Jun 27, 2023•17 min
As managers and leaders, we have the power to show our team members their full potential - and as they say, "with great power comes great responsibility" ;) In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Cory Charles, Founder of the Human Potential Accelerator, leadership coach, and sales trainer extraordinaire, where we talk about how to bring a superhero mindset to your team, leading with authenticity, and how introverts can be fantastic salespeople when they focus first on building a ...
Jun 22, 2023•33 min
