About this Podcast Ep. 223 – In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, host Ramona Shaw welcomes Shawn Stewart, an engineering leader and avid chess player, to explore parallels between chess and effective leadership. Shawn shares how chess principles and plays can enhance our strategic thinking and adaptability, and can even help us navigate …
223. Chess-Inspired Strategies for Better Strategic Thinking Read More »
About this Podcast Ep. 222 – As leaders climb the ranks and take on more responsibilities, it becomes increasingly challenging to determine if they’re focusing their limited time on what truly matters. This question often arises in coaching conversations, and it’s a crucial aspect of effective leadership. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, …
About this Podcast Ep. 221 – In this episode, Ramona Shaw tackles the victim mindset in leadership. She explores how feeling powerless and blaming external factors can hold leaders (and employees) back. Ramona shares real-life examples and practical tips to shift from feeling stuck to taking charge. This is going to address both how leaders …
About this Podcast Ep. 220 – In this powerful episode, Ramona hosts a panel of experts to discuss the critical topic of mental health awareness for leaders in the workplace. Dr. Quevarra Moten, Graham Nicholls, and Clarice Colón share invaluable insights on creating supportive work cultures, recognizing signs of mental health struggles, and leading with …
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About this Podcast Ep. 219 – In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona Shaw expands on the art of executive communication. Building on the foundation laid in a previous episode about the executive mindset, Ramona provides valuable insights and practical tactics to enhance your communication with senior leaders and executives. Ramona tells the …
About this Podcast Ep. 218 – In this episode of the Manager Track Podcast, host Ramona Shaw discusses the effective use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for enhancing people leadership tasks. She outlines eight specific use cases, including crafting personal user guides, improving interview questions, creating onboarding plans, setting goals, drafting …
About this Podcast Ep. 217 – In this eye-opening episode, Ramona goes in-depth on the ongoing impact of patriarchal attitudes toward leadership in the workplace. She explains how qualities viewed as more “masculine,” like assertiveness and decisiveness, are still prized over “feminine” strengths like empathy and collaboration. Using real-world examples and studies, Ramona points out …
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About this Podcast Ep. 216 – Have you ever made a sound decision that turned out poorly, only to be harshly judged (or to harshly judge yourself) in hindsight? It’s a common trap: we often evaluate decisions based on their outcomes, ignoring the quality of the decision-making process itself. But what if that unlucky choice …
About this Podcast Ep. 215 – In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona sits down with Rusty Komori, an Executive Coach and former head tennis coach who has redefined what it means to excel. Rusty isn’t just talking about being good, or even great—he’s talking about becoming superior. Listen in on their conversation …
215. How to Transform Good Teams Into Excellent Ones Read More »
About this Podcast Ep. 214 – Feedback is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Your ability to provide constructive criticism and recognition is crucial for team improvement, engagement, and achieving organizational goals. New leaders, in particular, often face the challenge of giving employees direct and candid feedback when they’re still trying to establish trust and respect …
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