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The Manager Track

The Manager Track

By: Ramona Shaw
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 If you’re in you're a new manager and want to become a confident and competent leader people love to work with, then join leadership expert Ramona Shaw in this podcast. Each week, Ramona shares inspiring new perspectives and practical tips you can use right away to successfully transition into your first leadership role and to think, act, and communicate like the leader you know you can be.© 2025 Ramona Shaw, LLC All Rights Reserved. Career Success Economics
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  • What it was like to be a new manager with Lisa, Susan and Dave

    What it was like to be a new manager with Lisa, Susan and Dave
    Jul 8 2025
    Stepping into leadership is a big shift. You go from being great at your job and knowing how to succeed to being asked to do a whole new job with different skill requirements, while still maintaining that same high performance.In this episode (a replay of episode #100), Ramona and three former students from the Leadership Accelerator, who know that feeling all too well, talk about the messy, often unspoken parts of becoming a first-time manager, the stuff that doesn’t show up in training manuals or onboarding decks.Lisa opened up about the parts she found hardest to learn, not just in terms of skill, but also emotionally.Dave shares what he wishes he knew from the start, and how not knowing left him second-guessing himself.Susan talks about what caught her off guard and how she found her own way through it.What we love about this conversation is how honest it is. There’s no pretending. Just real people figuring it out, one decision at a time.If you’re in your first leadership role or even a few years in and still feeling the weight of it, this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and you're not supposed to have it all figured out.If this resonates, check it out on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts.— RESOURCES MENTIONED — Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: https://archova.org/free-toolkits/Executive Presence Intensive: https://archova.org/executive-presence-program/Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-courseSchedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-sessionGrab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —Episode 151 - 4 Insights from Running a New Manager Training ProgramEpisode 54 - 3 Big Mistakes New Managers Make & How to Avoid Them — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at https://www.archova.org/ Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots:http://archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: http://www.archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me instagram.com/ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    40 mins
  • The Problem with Being Right How Certainty Limits Your Growth

    The Problem with Being Right How Certainty Limits Your Growth
    Jul 1 2025
    Ever notice how being certain about something can feel really good? You've got the answer. You're confident in your decision. You know exactly what’s going on. But here’s the catch: when we’re sure we’re right, we stop thinking. We stop questioning. And without realizing it, we stop seeing all the other options we could be considering. In this episode, Ramona unpacks the sneaky way certainty can box in our thinking and why it’s often the very thing holding smart, capable leaders back from their next level of growth. What we'll talk about:- Why the moment you feel most certain is often the moment you stop seeing clearly- How invisible assumptions shape your decisions (and limit your leadership)- Simple questions to re-open your thinking- Why real growth doesn’t come from trying to be right, but from trying to remain curiousIf this resonates, check it out on our YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program/- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-session- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 181 - Smart People Problems- Episode 70 - How to Deal With "Toxic" People at Work — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Don’t forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    19 mins
  • Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Accountability - With Elise Boggs Morales

    Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Accountability - With Elise Boggs Morales
    Jun 24 2025
    If you’ve ever held back from giving feedback because someone already seemed on edge…Or struggled to say no because you didn’t want to disappoint anyone…Or felt annoyed but didn’t say anything because you didn’t want to stir the pot…Then this episode is for you!Ramona sits down with Elise Boggs Morales, leadership coach and author of Lead Anyone, to unpack what emotional intelligence really looks like in practice. Not theory. Not fluff. Real tools for navigating the messy, emotional moments that come with leading people.What we cover:The two extremes leaders often default to and how to find the healthy middleHow to lead with empathy and accountabilitySigns that emotional intelligence might be holding you back (and how to fix it)Why investing in EQ boosts performance, engagement, and retentionThis conversation is packed with insights for anyone who wants to lead more effectively without burning out or losing their edge. Listen now on our YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Elise's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-boggs-morales-92b1967/Elise's Website: https://www.eliseboggs.com/Elise's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Anyone-Transform-Emotional-Intelligence/dp/B0F4HVRNTVGrab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkitsLearn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: https://archova.org/1on1-courseSchedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-sessionGrab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —Episode 177- Emotional LaborEpisode 144- Emotions at Work — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Don’t forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    38 mins
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