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 team members, and how building more inclusive teams makes a better experience for anyone. About Margaux: Margaux Joffe (she/her) is an entrepreneurial leader whose work currently focuses on improving employment outcomes for neurodivergent adults. She is known for being a Top 50 global Neurodiversity evangelist, a leading advocate for women with ADHD, as well as a driving force for neurodiversity inclusion in Silicon Valley.Formerly an award-winning producer across public health, advertising and tech, Margaux’s superpower is her ability to inspire collaboration around a common goal — and produce results.She is proudly neurodivergent and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of People with Disabilities.Learn more about Margaux & her work: Margauxjoffe.com--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

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 even if you totally disagree with the feedback someone gives you. --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecardTo get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

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 leadership and for bringing out the best in his teams: leading with love. We talk about empathy, vulnerability, having hard conversations, and empowering teams to rise to their full potential. About Chris:Chris Hartley has nearly two decades of New Home Sales Experience in various roles across the industry. In addition to his current role as Vice President of Sales for K. Hovnanian Homes in DFW, Chris is a Certified Trainer for the Texas Real Estate Commission, frequent contributor to industry leading publications, a guest on numerous industry podcasts, and a highly sought out Public Speaker. Chris has worked with both public and private homebuilders across the US. Chris has won numerous awards on a local, regional, and national level including the inaugural Gold Award at The Nationals for One to Watch through the National Association of Homebuilders. Chris is an active member of the Zillow Builder Advisor Board as well as a Board Member for AtlasRTX. Chris is an advocate for the American Cancer Society, being named a three-time Corporate Hero and is part of Team Determination participating in half and full marathons having raised over $200,000 fighting for the cause. Chris’s latest adventure was completing a full Ironman Triathlon on behalf of the National Angels, a Foster Care Organization Chris is passionate about as well as complete his first children’s book series in 2022.Check out Chris's book: https://lifelessonswithdaddy.com/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecardTo get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

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 to day in your team or business. --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecardTo get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

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 sets the tone for that person to be focused on the right things from day one and feel setup for success long term. --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecardTo get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Right now in the workplace, change is the only constant, and it's requiring managers and team leaders to be intentional about how they show up for their teams. But what this looks like in action is often easier said than done. In this episode, I'm joined by Farah Bernier, HR Executive & Central Ops Executive in Tech, where we talk about the challenges leaders and managers are facing right now from motivation to engagement to navigating change to building inclusive teams, and tools and strategies for how they can both feel better supported themselves and better support their teams. About Farah:Farah Bernier is a multifaceted experienced professional who specializes in partnering with Fortune 500 executive leaders as an Executive Human Resources Business Partner and an Executive Coach. She partners with Executive-level leaders and their senior leadership teams developing talent management strategies that prioritize attracting, retaining, developing and promoting critical talent in ways directly tied to game-changing business objectives. Learn more about Farah and her work at: farahbernier.comConnect with Farah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farahbernier/Email Farah: [email protected] the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecardTo get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Bringing people together from different professional background can get your team thinking in new ways and innovating better than ever - but it can take an adjustment period that's important for managers to be aware of and support. In this episode, I talk about the importance of the context team members bring from previous industries and roles, how to celebrate and leverage qualities that help make the new team better, and how help someone get up to speed on how the new company operates. Following the strategies I talk about in this episode helps make for a seamless transition where folks feel setup for success and appreciate for the different skills they bring. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

We all want to be better managers - but *how* to do that is easier said than done. Wouldn't it be awesome if someone made you a list of things to do that will improve not only your effectiveness as a manager but the performance of your team as well?I thought so too. That's why I created the Thriving Team Scorecard, a list of twenty things you can do THIS MONTH to up your game as a manager; and in this episode, we dive into what these actions are and why they're important. Grab your copy of the scorecard at liagarvin.com/scorecard--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Back with another Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, answering three questions you've submitted over the past few weeks. In this AMA (first aired as a LinkedIn Live), I dive into three questions: - How do I know if my report is venting vs needing help?- What do I do if a team member isn't meeting expectations?- What was one of the hardest situations you've had to navigate as a people manager?And if you have questions for AMAs, my upcoming Q&A sessions, or for future episodes, text the word MANAGER to (415) 234-5716--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

You know that feeling when you're talking to one of your team members and you can see it's just going in one ear and out the other? Or how about when someone says they totally get something and the result looks completely different than you expected? These disconnects, so common on teams and yet so frustrating actually can be avoided by understanding one thing: the enneagram. On this episode, I'm joined by Tracy O'Malley, enneagram expert and leadership coach where we discuss the power of the enneagram in enabling leaders to better understand themselves and their team members; help leaders show up with more empathy and influence, and drive better results on their teams.  This tool has been transformational for me both personally and professionally, and I could not be more excited to share it with all of you.About Tracy: Tracy is a Enneagram and Leadership Communication Expert who coaches and consults with individuals, entrepreneurs, couples, and professional corporate teams to leverage their natural strengths and stressors to achieve unstoppable success; using the power of the Enneagram. Along with her work as a consultant and coach, she is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, coveted speaker, and host of the top podcast Lead with the Enneagram, guiding people with actionable frameworks to rewire limiting beliefs. Learn more about Tracy and her work at: tracyomalley.com/Get your enneagram blueprint (the most accurate one on the market): tracyomalley.com/workwithme--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As managers, we're trained problem solvers, making it oh so tempting to jump in with solutions when a team member is stuck or needs help. The problem is, when we jump in too quickly, we prevent our team member from learning from a setback, trusting themselves solve problems, or bringing their own creative ideas to a situation. In this episode we talk about how to stop ourselves from problem solving as managers and what to do instead. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

We've all been there: we have that employee who we know isn't happy, but we have so much on our plates already that it's hard to know what to do about it. In this situation you have two options, work to fix it, or work to support that person in finding the next thing, and that's what we dive into in today's conversation. Tune in and you'll be so much more setup for success to handle this situation. AND, if you are eager to bring more clarity and ease to the work happening on your team, so you know everyone (including you!) is working on all of the right things that move your business forward, reach out at [email protected] to talk about bringing the Ops Playbook to your team. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

What do the importance of personal development, finding a sense of purpose in our work, and the sad reality that impostor feelings never quite go away have in common? These are three of the many topics I dive into with my guest Rachel Smith on today's episode. In our conversation, we cover:- Making time to check in with your teams and making feedback a two-way street- How a focus on personal development fuels greater job performance- The importance of skip level meetings- And yes, the sad reality that even the most senior leaders in our companies don't feel like they have it all figured out. About Rachel:Rachel is a seasoned leader and manager who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and teams do great work. She has worked at Google for over a decade, and previous to that, she was a leader in multiple high growth start ups.Resources mentioned: Gallup data on top 2 reasons people become managers--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

One of the most common things I hear from managers is that you want to build an inclusive team, you know it's important, but... you don't quite know how to do it. In this episode, I share 3 concrete "must do's" for having an inclusive team, with specific examples of how to bring these to life so that you create an environment where not only people feel like they can make a meaningful impact on their teams, they also want to stick around for the happy hours. Based on one of my most popular workshops and LinkedIn learning course that hit over 20k listeners, this episode is one you're gonna want to bookmark and come back to, whether you're a manager in the corporate word, running a startup, or a small business owner. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

When motivation is low and it feels like our team members aren't bought in, it can make us dread managing because we worry that this lack of motivation is going to slow things down or potentially result in losing team members. The good news is, this can be a moment to reignite a sense of purpose in your team members, which can shift people's mindset from disengaged and job searching to being so freakin excited about working on your team or in your company. In today's Sunday Scaries episode, I talk about how to make this shift. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As managers or business owners, the ultimate goal is to hire great people so we can both learn from them and step out of the way and let them step up as leaders; but it can often take a few tries and lessons learned to get there. In today's episode, I talk with Audrey Saccone, Founder and CEO of Audrey Digital, a digital design team about how to create a strong culture when managing a remote team, when to know it's the right time to make a hire, and the awesome moment when we see our team members stepping up and solving problems better than we would have. About Audrey:Audrey Saccone is an experienced marketer and launch strategist with multiple 7- and 8-figure launches under her belt. Following 5.5 years in the non-profit sector, Audrey moved into the online marketing space, where she's worked for major players like Marie Forleo and Sophia Amoruso.Today, she serves the online business community through her full-service marketing and launch agency, Audrey Digital, and her education platform, Launch BFF. She takes the tried-and-true methods she's learned from working with the best, coupled with a healthy dose of resourcefulness, to help established entrepreneurs find success with tools and strategies that work and are the most authentic to them.Learn more about Audrey Digital: audreydigital.coFollow Audrey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreysaccone/ Follow Audrey Digital on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreydigital/--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Working in some of the most influential organizations in the world, on teams shipping some of the most cutting edge projects - do you want to know the #1 differentiator between teams that excelled and the ones that struggled?An ownership mindset.The ownership mindset is a quality that allows small business owners and entrepreneurs to scale, and managers in the corporate world achieve even the toughest of project timelines. This is what I talk about in today's episode - how to create, foster, and fuel this sense of ownership on our teams, resulting a flywheel that reinforces itself.--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Thought feedback was hard enough when you have to give it to your team members? How about giving it to your own manager or to an executive in your management chain? Thanks but no thanks? Same.This is something that can make us start to sweat just thinking about it, but fear not, because In this episode I share a 5-step framework for delivering feedback up the chain. And for business owners or founders who do not have a management chain, I encourage you to think about how you can apply this 5-step framework to giving feedback to yourself about how a situation or conversation went. Give the framework a try, and I assure you it will set you up so much better than if you just wing it. --To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Want to build more influence as a leader? Start with your story.In today’s episode, Alex Street, Storytelling Coach joins me to discuss the power of storytelling in motivating our teams, building a stronger sense of purpose across our organizations, and becoming a more influential leader. Yeah… storytelling is THAT powerful.We cover why storytelling is such an important leadership skill and how to do it effectively even if it’s new to you. You are not gonna want to miss this one.About Alex: Alex believes when you share your story you change the world. As an actor, youth pastor, and public speaker for more than 20 years, he knows firsthand how powerful storytelling is when it comes to personal development, business strategy, and creating authority. Connect with Alex:Instagram: instagram.com/streetsays/Web: alexstreet.ca 30 Second Stories: alexstreet.ca/30s--To get on the list for my upcoming live Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Today we're making feedback a lot more fun!I promised we'd be talking about feedback a lot on this show ;)Why? Because feedback is one of the most important skills for managers, but more than that, because feedback needs a rebrand. Feedback is such a tough issue because we tend to think of it as all of the bad stuff - the things we did wrong or messed up. But that's not actually what feedback is - feedback is information about how we're being perceived, GOOD or BAD - and when we start to support our teams in reframing feedback from criticism to information, we start to build more comfort talking about feedback as a whole. And this episode talks all about how to effectively give positive feedback to bring more safety to the conversation around feedback, motivate your team, and reinforce the great behaviors you want to see more of. --To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

We're all feeling a little stressed right now, and for many of us, that has our Sunday Scaries firing on all cylinders. But fear not, in today's episode, I share three ways to deal with and hopefully prevent burnout as a manager:1- Adjusting expectations2- Managing up3- Asking for helpIn the episode I talk about why each of these strategies are important and how to do them, even if they feel uncomfortable. --To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As managers, we have to make decisions all of the time. But this doesn't mean the process is easy. In this episode, I'm joined by Abby Davisson social innovation leader and author of the book "Money and Love" to discuss how we can make the whole process of making decisions easier as leaders and managers. In the conversation, Abby shares the 5 C's framework for making decisions we can feel more confident, we discuss the importance of tuning into our emotions when making decisions, and how to support our teams in making decisions.About Abby:Abby is a social innovation leader and career development expert. She's served as President of the Gap Foundation and co-founded PARENTS @ Gap Inc. She's a sought-after speaker and workshop leader on the topic of how to make money and love decisions.Check out the Money and Love book and learn more about Abby's workshops:https://www.moneylovebook.com/Money and Love Quiz: https://www.moneylovebook.com/quizReferences discussed:No Hard Feelings by Liz Fosslien & Mollie West DuffyCartoon Abby referenced--To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Meeting overload is something we’re all struggling with right now, but have we really taken action to do something about it?In this conversation, I talk with Megan Karsh expert in facilitation about frameworks for managers to apply to run effective meetings, resulting in a better use of everyone’s time, and achieving the intended outcome of the meeting.We also delve into specific tools you can deploy to create more engagement in meetings and decisions, ways to apply these tools to making better virtual meetings, and how to make participation in meetings more inclusive and equitable. About Megan:Megan founded The (em) Collective after leading organizations in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Cambodia for Stanford University and the UN. She’s inspired to help values-driven leaders and organizations reach their potential via coaching and facilitation.Learn about Megan and the (em) Collective: megankarsh.com/Learn about Megan’s retreat: the-em.co/events--To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Showing appreciation goes deeper than just saying thank you, and if you've been finding your efforts to recognize your team members falling flat, this is the episode for you.In this episode I dive into the importance of understanding your team members' appreciation language, and three ways to meaningfully recognize your team members to create higher motivation, engagement, and better results.Resources cited: The Five Languages of Appreciation by Gary Chapman--To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As if all of the work on your plate wasn't enough.... now two of your team members are in a conflict and now you have to deal with it. It's tough and it can trigger those Sunday Scaries, or let's face it, everyday scaries. But the key here isn't to avoid it, it's to reframe it ;) In this episode, I share three strategies for supporting your team members through a conflict:- Helping them establish a common ground- Not taking sides- Holding them accountable to having a plan for how to move forwardThe goal of these three actions is to diffuse tensions, support both people in the equation, and keep the work moving forward. Give them a try!--To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

We've all heard about the importance of empathy in the workplace, but have we actually internalized what this means?In this conversation, I talk with Kerri Jacobs, creator of the Leading with Empathy program at Google about the signals the key signals team members look for to know they feel valued by their manager, how leaders can display and model empathy on their teams, the power of recognition and gratitude on teams, and why this important now more than ever. About Kerri:Kerri Jacobs has been leading high performing teams at Google for over 12 years. Her obsession with empathy in leadership and inclusion in every aspect of life led her to create the program and roll it out to leaders at Google. Kerri is a member of the 2021 Class of Stanford University's CCARE in collaboration with ACA’s™  Applied Compassion Training™ for Architects and Ambassadors of Applied Compassion.Learn more about the Leading with Empathy program: https://www.leadingwithempathy.com/--To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

We consume information all of the time, but how much of that are we actually internalizing and learning?In my conversation with Abbie Mirata, Learning & Development Executive and Founder of The Intrapreneur Project, we discuss the importance of investing in learning in your organization, how to create a culture of learning and development in your team, and the power of "intrapreneurship" in empowering our team members to realize their full potential across their job and their passions.About Abbie: Abbie is a Learning & Development executive who has spent time both in the corporate space and as an entrepreneur. She is also the Founder of the Intrapreneur Project, a program dedicated to guide driven intrapreneurs to be personally fulfilled, grow professionally, and create inspired impact inside and outside their organizations.Grab Abbie's freebie "From Job to Joy": https://abbiemirata.com/job-to-joyLearn more about The Intrapreneur Project; https://abbiemirata.com/tip**To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions and "manager tip of the week" exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Feedback is both one of the most important skills to master as a manager... and one of the toughest. But in trying to make a tough situation easier, we sometimes make the mistake of assuming how the situation will go before before we enter the conversation - allowing ourselves to bias the situation. In this episode, I talk about three pitfalls to avoid when giving feedback to a team member and what to do instead. To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGERS to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. --Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

As managers, founders, or small business owners, our teams are always coming to us with questions. But with so much uncertainty right now and so many questions we can't necessarily answer, this can be a source of Sunday Scaries.The good news is there is a way to answer and still engage with our teams when we don't have all of the answers, and in this episode, I share a simple three step framework for how to do that. To get on the list for my upcoming Q&A sessions exclusive to my community, send the text MANAGERS to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. --Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

When we've been managing for a long time, it can be easy to fall into the trap of telling and directing, but the truth is, there is nothing more powerful than a thoughtful question. In this conversation with Albert Shum, former Corporate Vice President of Design at Microsoft, we discuss how thoughtful questions empower teams, the importance of having a principled approach to leadership, and a framework for navigating and leading through change and uncertainty. About Albert: Albert was a consumer product designer at Nike, spent 15 years leading design and humanizing technology at Microsoft, and has recently begun a new chapter focusing on Responsible design and design education.Resources mentioned in the show:Check out Albert's LinkedIn newsletter Design LoftKubler Ross Change Curve--To get my manager tip of the week and be the first to know about new offers exclusive to my text community, send the text MANAGER to (415) 234-5716.  Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

What's the secret to doing more with less? Focusing on the HOW. The easier we make it to get things done, the faster we can move and the more engaged our teams are.While this is important in any sized company, it's especially important for startups and small businesses. So if you're a Founder, Entrepreneur, or Small Business Owner with a small and growing team, you're going to want to tune in.In this conversation I cover 6 focus areas to think about and define for your team so everyone is on the same page and are setup for success. Focus on these and your team can move faster, remove bottlenecks, and keep you in your zone of genius as the visionary.To get my manager tip of the week and be the first to know about new offers I have just for my community, send the text MANAGERS to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. --Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

Sunday Scaries. We all get them. And yet as a manager, sometimes it feels twice as hard because we're thinking about all of the things we have to face, along with everything our team has coming their way. Each Sunday I'll be offering a quick tip to help combat the Sunday Scaries, today kicking off with calendar management and how to optimize your time and that of your teams'.To get my manager tip of the week and be the first to know about new offers I have just for my community, send the text MANAGERS to (415) 234-5716. This text goes right to me, so feel free to ask any questions there as well, or share your questions for upcoming AMA episodes. --Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

It's our first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, where I rapid-fire answer questions submitted by our listeners.Today's questions: How do I deal with difficult team members?How do I manage up?How do I when when it's right to coach vs direct?Related episodes mentioned in this show:Coaching as a manager superpower and how to use itBONUS: How to overcome unlucky situations as a managerHow setting expectations can unlock more momentum on your teamTo submit your questions for future AMA episodes, email me at [email protected] if you're feeling stuck but don't know where to start, fill out my quiz at liagarvin.com/managerquiz and I'll send you a video with personalized recommendations for your team.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com

 What's the key to better understanding both ourselves and our teams - understanding the order in which our brain processes information. In this episode, Michelle King, HR executive and leadership coach, talks about the power of the HBDI assessment to understand how our brain processes information, especially during times of stress, and how to use this tool to give better feedback and have more influence as a leader. Michelle also talks about self-mastery, what it is and how we can achieve it as leaders. To learn more about Michelle and inquire about your HBDI assessment, visit: michellejoyking.com/To register for one of Michelle's upcoming Self Mastery retreats, go to: michellejoyking.com/the-retreatFollow Michelle on Instagram: instagram.com/michellejoyking/--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com--Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz

Ever asked the question, "why isn't my team listening to me?" The answer is often found in one place: setting expectations.In this episode, I discuss the power of setting expectations to create more of a sense of ownership on your team so work gets done more effectively and efficiently, and everyone is on the same page about what success looks like.-- Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams: Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development Program Employee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning Workshops Retaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for Women For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses -- Connect with me! LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvin Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com-- Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz

When something goes wrong on your team, it can be easy to feel like you're unlucky. But the truth is, this is a perspective, and it's one that we can reframe. In this episode I talk about how to reframe your perspective from unlucky to one of possibility and potential, and then apply this to three common "unlucky" situations that happen to managers on teams, including:(1) Inheriting a low performing team member(2) Losing a headcount or budget for a key hire(3) One of your start players leaves the teamBy the end of the episode, you will have a new perspective for facing each of these situations, leaving both you and your team in a better place. And if you want more support in avoiding unlucky situations, my Ops Playbook program is for you. Reach out at [email protected] to get support mapping out "how" work gets done on your team so you can stay in your zone of genius and be setup for success to grow and scale. --Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz

In this episode I interview Rebecca Cafiero, Founder & CEO of the Pitch Club and business strategist as she discusses her journey as a leader in the corporate world into entrepreneurship. Rebecca dives into the importance of transferrable skills in hiring, investing in your team members, creating space for wellbeing, and developing your team so they can step into the best versions of themselves.We also talk about the importance of aligning your team around your vision and the vision of your company so they understand where they fit into the bigger picture, or you can effectively support your team members in finding what is next for them. About Rebecca: Rebecca Cafiero is a business and lifestyle strategist who specializes in helping female entrepreneurs intentionally grow their businesses without sacrificing their quality of life.Learn more about Rebecca and her work:Web: rebeccacafiero.comInstagram: instagram.com/rebeccacafiero and instagram.com/thepitch.club--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz

When you've been managing for a while it can be easy to think you've got all of the nuts and bolts figured out, but as we move through uncertain times and a new generation enters the workforce, there is always an opportunity to reflect on how we can show up better for our teams.In this episode I explore three mistakes seasoned managers make: (1) Not getting the training they need (2) Not delegating and trying to do everything themselves (3) Not building a strong bench of leaders...and how to avoid them.Ready to avoid these mistakes once and for all? My manager development program "Micro to Macro" gives you everything you need to build a strong relationship with your team members to fuel psychological safety and trust, deliver feedback effectively including appreciation and have difficult conversations, and delegate to empower your teams to step up as owners. Reach out to hello@liagarvin to inquire about bringing this to your team.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

These uncertain times are calling for more from managers and leaders, but when wrestling our own relationship with all of the change, it can be hard to know how to best communicate with our teams.In this episode, I talk with Jenn Liu, product management executive and coach, and long time product leader within Google and a series of prominent startups, where she shares her lessons navigating reorgs and layoffs and strategies for how to communicate hard messages and what is next for your teams.About Jenn:Jenn is a product management executive who has worked as SVP of Product and Chief Product Officer at prominent Silicon Valley Startups and as a Senior Director of Product at Google, where she grew Product Listing Ads at Google into a double-digit billion dollar business. She is also a career coach, drawing on her expertise in product management and executive leadership to help individuals reach their full potential. Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn!Linkedin.com/in/jenniferliulow--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

It's International Women's Day, and what better moment to talk about how to best support the women on your team and fix the "broken rung" that exists on the corporate ladder.In this episode I dive into three places to better support women - providing more actionable feedback, having your radar out for opportunities and bringing visibility to their work, and being proactive about addressing disparities in pay and representation. Together, these strategies help repair the broken rung and provide a better experience for everyone.Resources mentioned:McKinsey & LeanIn Women in the Workplace Report for 2022HBR Research: Men Get More Actionable Feedback Than WomenReady to better support the women on your team? Reach out to liagarvin.com/contact to inquire about bringing my Accelerate Group Coaching Program to your team or company.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

TikTok trends like "quiet quitting" and "bare minimum Mondays" are all the rage these days, but they all center around one thing, people want to be appreciated for their work and know they matter. In this episode I talk about why these trends can cause more harm than good, what is behind them, and three ways to stop quiet quitting and reignite a sense of motivation and engagement on your team.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

Giving difficult feedback can be one of the things managers dread the most. But we can make it a whole lot easier for ourselves and for the person on the receiving end if we establish empathy, take responsibility, and support that person in closing the gap.In this episode we will explore how to do these things when delivering a hard message, so you feel a little less stuck the next time you have to share difficult news or feedback.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

Ready to reach your ultimate potential as a leader? It's time to understand your nervous system.In this episode, I interview nervous system expert and executive coach Laura Larios as she shares how understanding our nervous system is the future of mental fitness, burnout prevention, and sustainable business growth and revenue. Beyond sharing the why, she shares exercises to try when you find yourself in fight or flight mode, and how we can measure the impact of this work.About Laura:Laura Larios is the founder and CEO of a highly sought after consulting and coaching brand that delivers cutting edge nervous system fitness for top organizations, teams and founders.Learn more about Laura and her work at:https://lauralisalarios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralisalarios/--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

What's my story and why this show?In this episode I share a little more about my background and why I am here, and what motivated me to create this podcast.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz 

Whether we have to manage someone we used to be colleagues with, or are hiring a friend into our business as an entrepreneur, hiring a former friend (or family member) changes the relationship. And if we're not careful, it can change it in a not-so-good way. In this episode we talk about the most important thing you can do when managing a former friend: having a conversation UP FRONT, when the tensions are low, recognizing that the relationship will be different now, how to give feedback, and how to have hard conversations. Do this and you can put an end to the saying "don't mix friends with money" ;)--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz

What is your management style? This is often something we think about long after we've taken the job, but what if we were to think about this upfront? As a manager, we get to set the tone for how we want to lead and manage, and in this episode I share questions to think through to set an intention about how you want to show up for your team.--Looking for support for your team? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:Manager Development - Micro to Macro Manager Development ProgramEmployee Engagement - Focus Groups & Action Planning WorkshopsRetaining Women - Accelerate Group Coaching Program for WomenFor Entrepreneurs & Founders - Billion Dollar Ops Playbook for Million Dollar Businesses--Connect with me!Instagram: instagram.com/lia.garvin/LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.com --Is your team feeling a little stuck and you don't know where to start? Take my quiz and I will send you a personalized set of recommendations to try with your team: liagarvin.com/managerquiz