Making a Manager

Making a Manager

Hosted by: Michael Barrell

To the new (and not-so-new) manager, the big question is this: What does it take to be a great manager? Well, great managers know how to motivate and build a great team. Great managers know how to win trust...

Episodes

020: Boss Up: How to Be the Assertive Manager Everyone Admires

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020: Boss Up: How to Be the Assertive Manager Everyone Admires The topic today is assertive management, and how to develop it. Today we get to break down: The importance and benefits of assertive leadership in...
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019: The One Rule That Will Make Even the Toughest Employee Love Your Feedback!

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019: The One Rule That Will Make Even the Toughest Employee Love Your Feedback! Ever found yourself stumbling when it comes to giving critical... ahem, constructive feedback? Well, you're not alone! Today, I'm here to...
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018: First Day Jitters? How to WOW Your New Team in Seconds With an Unforgettable First Impression

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018: First Day Jitters? How to WOW Your New Team in Seconds With an Unforgettable First Impression Ever walked into a room and felt like all eyes were on you? That's your first day managing a new team. But what if I...
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017: 3 Things I WISH I KNEW As A Brand New Manager

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017: 3 Things I WISH I KNEW As A Brand New Manager Have you ever had one of those "I wish I knew that earlier'' moments in your management role at work? I haven’t had one… I’ve probably had a thousand of them. Why?...
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016: Stop Doubting Yourself! 5 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Confidence as a New Manager

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016: Stop Doubting Yourself! 5 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Confidence as a New Manager Getting an early hold of self-confidence is essential for the first-time manager. So today, I'll set out the actionable steps to...
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015: New Managers Beware: 7 Deadly Sins You're Probably Committing!

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015: New Managers Beware: 7 Deadly Sins You're Probably Committing! Today, I'll be unpacking the 7 Deadly Sins that new managers often fall into. Here's a sneak peek: Being a Buddy, Not a Boss - It's about striking...
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014: 5 Ugly Mistakes Every First Time Manager Makes - Are You Guilty?

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014: 5 Ugly Mistakes Every First Time Manager Makes - Are You Guilty? Today, I'll be breaking down the 5 ugly mistakes that first-time managers often make. Here's what you can expect: Micromanaging - It's more...
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013: How to Mentor an Employee

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013: How to Mentor an Employee The best managers are the best mentors.  But how do we mentor properly? Well, here's 4 very simple steps that you should follow. Let's discuss. *** MAKING A MANAGER*** To the...
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012: The Perfect Formula For Selling A New Idea To Your Boss

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012: The Perfect Formula For Selling A New Idea To Your Boss So the good news is – you’ve got a great idea – it’s going make your life as manager easier, it will make your staff happier, and it will save your company...
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011: How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees (Introducing: The Difficult Conversations Model)

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011: How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees (Introducing: The Difficult Conversations Model) If you’ve ever had a difficult conversation with an employee then this episode is for you. What I’m about to...
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010: The Art Of Saying No Once You've Already Said Yes

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Episode 10: The Art Of Saying No Once You've Already Said Yes. When I talk to managers who haven't quite mastered the art of saying no once they've already said yes, here's what they tell me: Saying no always sucks -...
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009: This Is The Most Important Management Lesson I Was Ever Taught…and It Wasn’t From Business School

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Episode 9: This is the most important management lesson I was ever taught…and it wasn’t from business school. Here’s the deal: Your own people have likely made plenty of mistakes. In fact, they are probably making...
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