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 …
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 …
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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Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers About this Episode Ep. 250 -Remember your first time leading a team? That mix of excitement and uncertainty, wondering if you’re making the right calls. For most of us, it meant long hours, unclear expectations, and a whole lot of trial and error. In …
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From Director to VP: How to Build an Executive Mindset for a Promotion About this Episode Ep. 249 -Leadership promotions don’t reward competence – they demand reinvention. In this Manager Track episode, Ramona Shaw reveals why about two-thirds of technically skilled directors plateau before reaching VP level… and how to beat the odds. She discusses: …
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Reading the Room About this Episode Ep. 248 -Sometimes, the hardest barriers to growth aren’t the challenges we face on the outside—they’re the silent battles in our own minds. In this episode, Ramona Shaw unpacks five thought patterns that can quietly sabotage leaders. These traps aren’t always easy to spot because they often masquerade as …
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