The Manager Track

By: Ramona Shaw
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  • If you’re in you're a new manager and want to become a confident and competent leader people love to work with, then join leadership expert Ramona Shaw in this podcast. Each week, Ramona shares inspiring new perspectives and practical tips you can use right away to successfully transition into your first leadership role and to think, act, and communicate like the leader you know you can be.
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Episodes
  • Delegating: It's Actually About Managing Yourself
    Nov 26 2024
    Delegating work isn’t just about handing off tasks—it’s about fostering growth, maximizing team productivity, and elevating your leadership impact. Yet, many managers find it challenging to delegate work while maintaining high standards for the deliverables. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona Shaw dives into the art of effective delegation and the mindset shifts needed to make it work.Join Ramona as she breaks down the strategies behind clear communication, trust-building, and balancing team development with personal growth.Key topics include:- The power of identifying least and most valuable activities (LVAs & MVAs)- Building team accountability and trust- Recognizing and overcoming delegation challenges- Developing self-management and letting go of control- Monitoring progress without micromanaging- Fostering team growth through clarity and constructive feedbackThis episode is your guide to delegating effectively without letting your fears, worries, or desires for control, comfort, or recognition get the best of you.Check it out HERE.Watch it on YouTube HERE.— RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11- Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 213 - Executive Mindset- Episode 221 - How to Spot and Overcome a Victim Mindset— WHAT’S NEXT? —Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcPIf this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shawAre you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: www.archova.org/masterclassLove the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    24 mins
  • From Sports to Leadership: How Athletic Principles Elevate Leaders - With Christian Muntean
    Nov 19 2024
    In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona Shaw is joined by Christian Muntean, business strategist, leadership advisor, and author of Train to Lead. Together, they explore what it means to develop leadership skills with a structured and intentional approach, much like how athletes train for success.For all of us in leadership roles, sooner or later, we come to realize that leadership is more than just acquiring skills—it's about personal growth, mindset shifts, and effective practices and routines.Key topics include:- Preparing for leadership roles- Breaking leadership development into cycles- The role of emotional maturity- Recognizing and addressing leadership toxins- How the self-image shapes leadership effectiveness- Accountability and sustaining follow-through- Listen in, and you might realize how many parallels you can draw from your own personal (athletic) experience.Check it out HERE.Watch it on YouTube HERE.— RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Christian Muntean Website HERE- Connect Christian's in LinkedIn HERE- Get Christian's book, "Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance" HERE- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11- Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 19 - The Importance of Trust in Leadership - With Brian Harman- Episode 37 - Own Your Leadership - A Coaching Call with Sue— WHAT’S NEXT? —Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcPIf this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shawAre you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: www.archova.org/masterclassLove the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    41 mins
  • How to Lead Gen Z in the Workplace
    Nov 12 2024
    Today's workforce is experiencing a significant generational shift, with Gen Z expected to make up 30% of employees by 2030. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, we examine the key differences, expectations, and needs of younger generations in the workplace.Join Ramona as she shares research-backed insights and practical approaches for building strong working relationships across generations. You'll walk away knowing how to adapt your leadership style to connect with and support younger team members.Key topics include:- Generational Demographics and Trends- Mental Health in the Workplace- Work Flexibility and Balance- Career Growth Expectations- Recognition and Feedback- Purpose-Driven Work- Intergenerational CollaborationThis episode provides actionable guidance for bridging generational gaps and will help you better understand the different expectations and perspectives of others.Check it out HERE.Watch it on YouTube HERE.— RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11- Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 136 Becoming the Boss & How to Lead in a Multigenerational Workplace - With Lindsey Pollak- Episode 153 The Micromanaging Dilemma: Balancing Control and Trust— WHAT’S NEXT? —Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcPIf this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shawAre you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: www.archova.org/masterclassLove the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    27 mins

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