Manager to Manager

Feeling like there's more to leadership than just your job title? Ready to discover how to build genuine influence and guide your team to success? In this thought-provoking episode of "Manager to Manager," Kamaria sits down with Ned Parks, a distinguished leadership coach with an extensive background in guiding teams through transformational change, both in military and civilian contexts. Ned unve...

Are you new to leading a veteran team? Find out how to avoid common leadership pitfalls and earn your team's trust and respect! In this insightful episode of "Manager to Manager," Kamaria chats with Milista Anderson, a seasoned leader currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at a recruiting and solutions firm. Milista shares the nuances of stepping into leadership positions within establis...

Tired of conflict stifling your team's potential? Discover the transformative power of healthy disagreement in this enlightening episode of "Manager to Manager." Join host Kamaria Scott and guest Phillip Sparrow, a veteran HR professional and conflict resolution expert, as they discuss the art of turning workplace discord into a catalyst for innovation and growth. This episode offers a roadmap for...

Are you navigating the challenging journey of transitioning from being a top performer in your field to leading a team for the first time? In this episode of Manager to Manager, host Kamaria Scott sits down with Jen Rohne, a seasoned Operations Director at Avery Dennison, to discuss the transformative journey from technical expert to inspirational leader over three decades. Jen opens up about the...

Are you as a manager or leader striving to create a win-win scenario where your team members' personal goals and skills not only align but also propel your organization's objectives forward? In this enlightening episode of Manager to Manager, we have the pleasure of welcoming Ana Montoya, who shares her insights on achieving this harmonious balance. Join us as Ana recounts her unique journey as a...

 Are you a people leader looking to unlock the full potential of your team? If so, you'll want to hear what Charlene Bunting has to say. She's a seasoned leader in software engineering management with extensive experience in fostering effective team dynamics and nurturing cross-functional collaboration and we're thrilled to welcome here to the Manager-to-Manager podcast.  Join us as Charlene takes...

Are you stepping into a people leader role and feeling the weight of responsibility? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of Manager to Manager, we welcome Eric Girard, a leadership development expert with a wealth of experience in guiding new managers through the complexities of modern leadership. In our candid and enlightening conversation, Eric draws on his extensive background to share...

Are you ready to discover the secrets of influence and change? In this captivating episode of Manager to Manager, we are joined by special guest Allison Winters, a dynamic leader in finance and banking. Get ready to learn from her valuable journey of going from intern to leading two departments. Allison will be sharing her experiences and insights on: - The importance of building personal connecti...

"Feedback is a gift" is a common phrase, but as leaders, are we truly open to receiving feedback ourselves? In this captivating episode of Manager to Manager, Marjorie Williamson shares her insights and advice on how we can all improve our feedback receptivity.   Marjorie reveals how feedback has propelled her growth, even when it was initially challenging to hear. She stresses the importance of t...

Are you looking for practical strategies for leading with care, awareness and empathy? Then you won't want to miss this insightful conversation between Dr. Pat Baxter, an emotional intelligence expert and coach.     In this episode, Dr. Pat Baxter shares her experiences and expertise on emotional intelligence and the importance of empathy in effectively managing teams. She highlights the challenge...

Are you struggling to create a happy and productive team? If so, there's a lot to learn from Woody Walker, the North America Sales Enablement Lead for Avanade. In this inspiring episode of Manager to Manager, Woody shares her secrets to building a strong and thriving team. Woody discusses leading a team of 35 early talent professionals, called the Digital Sales team, and how she approaches treatin...

We often talk about what happens when managers get it wrong, but what happens when they get it right?  In this delightful conversation, author and chief research officer of Lighthouse Research and Advisory, Ben Eubank, shares insights highlighting the positive impact managers can have on their teams and their perceptions of the company as a whole. He discusses the importance of being able to match...

Do you want to know the secret to leading an inclusive team? Think big and start small! In this episode of Manager-to-Manager, Neema Jha shares how she uses this approach to make diversity, equity and inclusion real for her team. Join us in this thought-provoking conversation where Neema explains how being an inclusive leader goes beyond acknowledging differences to creating a safe space for peopl...

In this episode of Manager to Manager, Kacie Walters shares insights from her personal experience and her book “Succeed from the Middle: A middle manager's guide to stop being pulled apart and start balancing your team, your boss and you”. She provides an insightful view on what managers can do to overcome their own struggles with receiving feedback and how we can use questions to provide better f...

Managers learn more about values and leadership behavior from those around them than from any formal learning experience. In this episode, Larry Appel, former CEO of The Fresh Market, discusses how his role models demonstrated the value of caring, honesty, and empowering people and how he pulled those lessons into his personal leadership. He also shares why it’s important for organizations to embr...

I could talk about myself. I was a really good individual contributor who had great subject knowledge expertise and then suddenly was in a position where I was put in charge of a team and told get that team to do what you can do. And not having a lot of support around the how to do it. And the huge change in my day-to-day where it was going from, you know, 80% involved in the work, 20% maybe invol...

What would happen if we talked to managers instead of talking about them? Would we learn what it takes to lead engaged, healthy and high performing teams? Manager to Manager provides a peak into what it's really like to be a people leader and celebrates those who do it well.  This weekly podcast features Kamaria having real, in-depth conversations with previous and current managers who are willing...