The Manager Track

If you find it challenging to stay focused during the day and to get your most important work done in a productive way, then this episode is for you.  – YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING – What actually triggers us to be distracted so easily How to say 'No' gracefully so that you don't get distracted by a million other things that you 'should' be doing How to eliminate the things that distrac...

Yes, I'm biased... and you are, too. Ouch, I know! Just like you, I wished that I could say I'm free of biases... be these biases on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or others.  But biases happen in a split-second. It's a brain process that identifies and categorized information in a way we're not consciously aware of.  Even when we say that we are very o...

Does this here sound familiar? Your direct report is making little progress on a project. You know how to do it, so you try to help by telling her what she needs to do next. You think that we're all set now and that the project will be completed at lightning speed. ... Except that it won't. Next time you check-in, the project is still not coming along and you're baffled. Even though you've all had...

This is part 2 of a series of honest, real, and unscripted conversations with Black professionals about their experiences with racism and discrimination inside and outside of the workplace.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Iynna, a Black woman who was born in Africa, and who studied and lived in both Europe and the US.  We discuss how she learned about racism, how her childhood experien...

What's your first reaction when you hear the words OFFICE POLITICS? Do you dread it? Do you prefer to ignore it? Do you think it's about being fake and inauthentic? Or... do you embrace it as a way to influence others and be more effective? If you said 'YES' to any of the first 3 questions then this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast is for you! – YOU’LL FINISH TH...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Danielle, a black attorney, as we discuss racism in the workplace and what we as leaders can do to elevate and support Black employees. Danielle shares her experience with discrimination and biases and she offers her insightful perspective on diversity and inclusion. Plus, we talk about some specific steps to help you get into action right away. MY AIM IS...

You might have noticed that you're not interacting with senior leaders or your key stakeholders as often as you used to while working remotely. This is because you're not running into them in the hallway, they don't see you at work, and you're not meeting up for lunch or a quick coffee catch-up.  The fact is that there are fewer natural social interactions in a remote work envi...

Believe it or not but delegating effectively is often said to be the #1 skill of high-performing managers. The reason is that when we delegate, we are freed from the trap of ‘doing’ versus ‘managing’... which, by the way, is key if you want to climb to the next level in your career.  But getting better at delegating is also one of the most commonly mentioned goals my clients have when they start m...

Most of us dread the difficult conversations we know we should have but would really prefer not to have. In this episode, we discuss how to take the pressure out of it and how to hold these conversations with greater ease. – YOU’LL FINISH THE EPISODE KNOWING – 1) The 2 mindset shifts to make to drop the barriers and make it a lot easier to have these conversations right when they come up 2) How to...

Most of us are a couple of months into working remotely and the end is not yet in sight. So how do you keep your team motivated and engaged during this difficult time? This is the question we're answering in this podcast episode. You'll find out what 4 beliefs each person on your team needs to have to feel motivated and what you personally can do starting today to create or maintain thos...

In April 2020, we ran a leadership survey to capture the learnings from this crisis. In this episode, I'm sharing the key takeaways. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) What companies and managers did that had a significant positive impact on employees (including a few surprising ones) 2) The biggest mistakes companies and managers made that likely cost them loss in trust and loyalty 2) Specific ideas t...

Join me and time management expert, Alexis Haselberger, as we discuss how to stay focused while working at home, especially if you have kids in the house. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) How to remove distractions while working to stay more productive 2) How to prioritize your work and family-related obligations when everything seems to be equally important and urgent 3) How to set up structures with your kid...

In this episode, we're discussing how to get out of the weeds and back into the strategic work that your team (and your boss!) needs you to do. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) The risks of being reactive and in the details all day without making time for the strategic work. 2) How to get clear on your responsibilities and the areas you should not touch by using The Circle of Influence. 3) How to adapt your te...

In this first episode, we're diving into the 3 pillars you'll need to consider to best support your team during challenging times such as the COVID-19 crisis. - YOU'LL LEARN - 1) How to document and share information with your team so everyone has the information they need to be productive and feel supported. 2) What kind of expectations often aren't being communicated which can lead to frustratio...