Managing Made Simple

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 THI...

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...

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 th...

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 spac...

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...

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 inf...

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...

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 E...

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 crea...

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 St...

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 th...

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 fo...

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,...

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...

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 t...

We've all been there - we were super specific on what we wanted our team to do, and then some time goes by and the thing doesn't get done. When this happens, it's not a moment to ask what they are doing wrong, it's a moment to check in with ourselves as a leader about how we could have been more clear. We've gotta clean up our own house first.  In this episode I share thre...

It's often the little things that add up over time that make us great managers and leaders, and the difference between good and great managers often comes down to how intentional we are into bringing clarity and transparency into how we communicate.  In this episode, I'm joined by Kristen Hartley, Learning & Development leader at Workday, where we dive deep into two of the most impor...

There comes a point in every team or company where we have to bring more rigor to the way we are working. But this doesn't mean we have to lose the essence of the team culture we worked so hard to create.  In this episode, I talk about three things to do in order to rollout new processes effectively and gain the buy-in of your team in the process - all without becoming too bureaucratic or cor...

When leading a team or running a small business, you're no stranger to living outside of your comfort zone. But to be able to sustain high performance, especially in times of change and uncertainty, it's critical to not only build up your skills as a leader, but your belief in yourself as well.  In this episode, I'm joined by Bridgitte Mallinson, Founder/CEO of GutPersonal and Busin...

As a business owner or manager, how many times have you said the words, "I feel like I'm the only one caring about building this business?" You're not alone feeling this way, and it doesn't have to stay this way.  In this episode, I share a framework to help connect the dots for your team members to see and be accountable to their role in growing the business. Use this fra...

At least 20% of the workforce is neurodivergent, and yet it's something most managers don't understand or know how to support.  In this episode, I'm joined by Margaux Joffee, neurodivergent speaker, consultant, and Co-Founder of the Great ADHD Reset Program, where we discuss what neurodiversity is, specific actions you can take as a manager and leader to support your neurodivergent...

We've all heard that feedback has to be a two way street between managers and team members, but how we do we setup the conversation for someone to give us feedback? Not great? We've all been there.  In this episode I talk about the importance of asking our team members for feedback, and share a simple three-step framework for shaping the conversation. It will make it easier and works eve...

When it comes to creating safety for vulnerability and trust on a team, as a leader, you have to go first. You have to open the door and set the tone, so others see that it's safe to follow.  In my conversation with Chris Hartley, VP Of Sales at K. Hovnanian Homes and author of the upcoming children's book series "Life Lessons with Daddy," we discuss Chris's philosophy for...

Sure we all want to make good decisions, but sometimes as a manager or business owner, the best thing we can do is make FEWER decisions. In this episode, I talk about the role the QUANTITY of decisions you make plays in driving higher engagement on your team; sharing a mental model for understanding which decisions to delegate, and 4 steps you can do to reduce the number of decisions you make day...

You have a new team member starting tomorrow and no plan for what to do. No big deal, right? Welllll....  In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan for onboarding new team members, and share three simple things you can do right away to create a more seamless experience, even if you have someone starting literally tomorrow. Don't wing it - having a clear onboarding plan set...