Michelle Rao

The Leadership Growth Lab with Michelle Rao

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

Welcome to The Leadership Growth Lab with Michelle Rao—where new and emerging leaders get the real talk they need to actually succeed. Forget the motivational quotes and generic advice. This is about mentorship that matters and no-BS conversations that cut through the noise. I'm Michelle, and over three decades of leading teams—large and small, across multiple industries—I've made plenty of mistakes, celebrated hard-won successes, and learned lessons you can't find in books. Every episode brings you real-life examples and practical strategies to help you navigate your leadership journey with c

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Michelle Rao

Episodes

Navigating Performance Issues - Episode 6 12.01.2026 4:36

The podcast episode discusses leadership challenges, performance issues, and effective communication in the workplace. It also delves into the importance of utilizing tools, event coordination, overcoming obstacles, and identifying common denominators in challenging situations. Takeaways Performance management Effective communication Chapters 00:00 Leadership Challenges and Performance Issues

Navigating Expectations with Your New Boss - Episode 5 06.01.2026 3:58

The episode discusses how to navigate expectations with a new supervisor, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and understanding the supervisor's priorities. It covers topics such as building trust, establishing effective guidelines, and setting expectations through open dialogue. Takeaways Navigating expectations with a new supervisor Effective communication with a new supervisor...

Understanding Responsibility in Communication - Episode 4 05.01.2026 5:55

The conversation explores the challenges of working with a direct report who avoids taking responsibility, focusing on the importance of communication and accountability. It delves into the impact of communication on responsibility and the client's perspective, emphasizing the need for clear and effective communication to avoid misunderstandings and take ownership of the client's perception. Takea...

The Art of Clear Communication 04.01.2026 2:59

The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear communication and understanding the recipient's perspective. It delves into the challenges of communicating expectations and aesthetics, highlighting the need for leaders to be clear and considerate in their communication with creative teams. Takeaways Clear Communication Understanding Recipient's Perspective Chapters 00:00 Communicating Expectat...

Removing Obstacles for Success 03.01.2026 4:10

When direct reports throw excuses, leaders remove obstacles. Today we tackle performance management through removing obstacles to desired performance!

The Gift Of Time - The Most Valuable of All 03.01.2026 2:17

In this episode, I speak to the employers on how to reward their employees with something more meaningful than money...Time.