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Going from Corporate to Startup: Challenges, Mindset Shifts, and Strategies About this Episode Ep. 260 – Making the switch from a large corporation to a startup sounds exciting until you realize how different everything feels. No more departments to lean on, no clear hierarchy, and definitely no one doing your onboarding for you. In this …

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Resilience at Work: The Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore About this Episode Ep. 259 – Workplace stress isn’t going anywhere and neither is the pressure that comes with leadership. This week on The Manager Track Podcast, Ramona Shaw zooms in on one often overlooked skill that quietly shapes how leaders show up: emotional resilience. She …

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Team Building: Workshop Culture – with Alison Coward About this Episode Ep. 258 – Remember that last team workshop – maybe it was a strategy session or a team-building activity during an offsite – where everything just clicked? The energy was high, ideas flowed, and collaboration felt effortless. And then you thought, How do we …

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Networking Without the “Ugh!”: Relationship -Building for Leaders About this Episode Ep. 257 – If the word “networking” makes you want to disappear into the nearest houseplant – you’re not alone. Whether you’re introverted, short on time, or just not into small talk, networking can feel like one more exhausting, awkward thing to add to …

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The Leadership Identity Shift: From Executor to Influencer About this Episode Ep. 256 – Stepping into a leadership role means shifting your focus from completing tasks to creating results with and through others. It’s normal to feel uneasy about leaving behind the responsibilities that once defined and even created your success. You’re supposed to stop …

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The Perfectionist Leadership Trap About this Episode Ep. 255 – While often praised as a strength and justified as “having high standards,” holding onto perfectionism as you advance and your job gets bigger, could stall your progress, keep you from advancing, or ultimately result in burnout. In this episode, Ramona Shaw breaks down how that …

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The Conflict Playbook: Strategies Every Manager Should Know About this Episode Ep. 254 – Most of us don’t wake up in the morning looking to get into conflict at work, yet it happens all the time – from small irritations to full-blown disagreements. In this episode of The Manager Track, Ramona breaks down why workplace …

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Managing Up with Melody Wilding About this Episode Ep. 253 – Managing up isn’t about being the office suck-up. It’s about creating conditions for your success at work. In this episode, executive coach and best-selling author Melody Wilding joins Ramona Shaw and reveals practical skills for navigating relationships with those in positions of power. Melody …

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Understanding Different Communication Styles About this Episode Ep. 252 – Some people tune in. Others check out. Same message, different reactions. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not about who cares more. In this episode, Ramona Shaw breaks down why the same message clicks for some but misses the mark for others. Through concrete …

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Decision-Making for Managers: The Fallacy of Consensus About this Episode Ep. 251 – Many leaders believe that it’s important for them to get agreement from others before making a decision. Yet this consensus-focused approach often results in delayed projects, diluted ideas, and teams that only appear aligned on the surface. In this episode, Ramona Shaw …

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