The Manager Track

Auteur(s): 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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  • Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers

    Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers
    Feb 11 2025
    Remember your first time leading a team? That mix of excitement and uncertainty, wondering if you're making the right calls. For most of us, it meant long hours, unclear expectations, and a whole lot of trial and error.In this episode, Ramona Shaw shares how this common "figure it out" approach to leadership development creates ripple effects that impact entire organizations.Ramona explores:- What really happens when new managers learn through trial and error- The hidden impact of delayed performance conversations- How unclear expectations affect team dynamics and productivity- Why working longer hours often signals a deeper leadership challenge- What effective leadership development looks like in practiceThis episode is especially valuable for HR leaders and executives who want to set their new managers up for success from day one.Check it out HERE.Watch it on YouTube HERE.Reflective Questions:- How many hours are your new managers really working?- What's the cost of delayed performance conversations in your team?- Are your first-time managers getting the support they need?- How is the "figure it out" approach affecting your team's morale?— RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Check out the Complete Guide: Building Effective New Managers- 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- Schedule a strategy call with Ramona HERE. — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 29 The Two Common Blindspots Managers Have and How to Overcome Them- Episode 54 3 Big Mistakes New Managers Make & How to Avoid Them— WHAT’S NEXT? —Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/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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    15 min
  • From Director to VP: How to Build an Executive Mindset for a Promotion

    From Director to VP: How to Build an Executive Mindset for a Promotion
    Feb 4 2025
    Leadership promotions don’t reward competence - they demand reinvention.In this Manager Track episode, Ramona Shaw reveals why about two-thirds of technically skilled directors plateau before reaching VP level… and how to beat the odds.She discusses:- The “Better Director” Fallacy- The DJ’s Secret Power- From Expert to Influencer- Silent Promotion KillersPlus, by the end of the episode, you'll know:- Why the increasing popularity of lean management structures creates both risks and opportunities for mid-level leaders- How to demonstrate "VP-readiness" without saying yes to more and more work- How crisis leadership can become your ultimate influence amplifierGetting that VP title is about already thinking, acting, and moving like a VP before anyone hands you the business card. So, this episode is perfect for directors who feel stuck or senior managers eyeing that next big promotion.Check it out HERE.— RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Get more information on the Executive Presence Intensive Program 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- Schedule a strategy call with Ramona HERE. — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 105 - Train Your Thinking to Become a Better Leader- Episode 157 - Retain Employees Who Didn't Get Promoted— 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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    13 min
  • Mental Traps That Keep Leaders Stuck

    Mental Traps That Keep Leaders Stuck
    Jan 28 2025
    Sometimes, the hardest barriers to growth aren’t the challenges we face on the outside - they’re the silent battles in our own minds.In this episode, Ramona Shaw unpacks five thought patterns that can quietly sabotage leaders. These traps aren’t always easy to spot because they often masquerade as wisdom or practicality.Understanding these traps is the first step to overcoming them. Let’s dig into what they are, why they happen, and how you can step past them to become the best leader you can be.Check it out HERE.Watch it on YouTube HERE.Reflective Questions:- Do you frequently assume your team is too busy to take on additional tasks?- How often do you think you should be the most knowledgeable person in the room?- Do you hesitate to share your perspective with senior leaders?- Are you always available for your team and think that you should be?- How do you respond to mistakes - both your own and your team’s? RESOURCES MENTIONED —- Get more information on the Executive Presence Intensive Program 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- Schedule a strategy call with Ramona HERE. — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 25 The Reason Why You're Feeling Stuck- Episode 220 Mental Health Awareness for Leaders - A Panel Discussion— 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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    20 min

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