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 …
Reading the Room About this Episode Ep. 247 – For all our coffee lovers, imagine your organization’s leadership culture as a finely brewed cup of coffee. When done right, it tastes rich, distinct and pure. But when you mix in different types of beans or even a splash of almond milk and half and half, …
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Reading the Room About this Episode Ep. 246 – Have you ever been in a meeting where something felt off, but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it, and everyone else seemed to ignore it too? Or watched a leader completely miss the signs of their team’s growing anxiety? In this episode of The …
Working With People You Don’t Like About this Episode Ep. 245 – Let’s be honest – working with people we don’t click with can be draining. Day in and day out, we have to chat with them, get things done with them, and manage our emotions around them. It’s easy to get frustrated or stuck …
Fostering a Growth Mindset: Learning Strategies for Leaders About this Episode Ep. 242 – Just like building a LEGO masterpiece, learning new skills and acquiring knowledge as a manager isn’t about collecting as many pieces as possible – it’s about making them fit meaningfully into your existing structure. Each new concept or tool you learn …
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Why Leaders Should Rethink Employee Departures – With Robert Glazer About this Episode Ep. 241 – Your star employee walks into your office, closes the door, and says those dreaded words: ‘Do you have a minute?’ with a concerned and nervous look on her face. In that moment, your heart sinks as you realize what’s …
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AI-Powered People Leadership About this Episode Ep. 240 – How we lead teams will change as GenAI becomes integral to our work. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona Shaw shares how managers can use AI to streamline their work, improve team experiences, and drive results. Ramona dives into practical ways AI can help at …
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