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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

217. Challenging Patriarchal Norms in Leadership Read More »

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 …

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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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About this Podcast Ep. 213 – There are multiple inflection points throughout our careers, but one of the most significant is the move from an IC to a management role. Another critical juncture is when our technical expertise becomes less valuable, and our leadership skills and executive mindset become paramount. And that’s what this week’s …

213. Executive Mindset Read More »

About this Podcast Ep. 212 – Workplace relationships can be challenging. It takes time to get to know people at work, understand their often differing styles, and to develop trust. And chances are high that there is at least one in the group that we find ‘difficult’ to work with. And while our communication skills …

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About this Podcast Ep. 211 – Do you need everything to be perfect before moving forward? Perfectionism can be a powerful motivator for leaders, but it can also hinder productivity, creativity, and growth for both the leaders and their teams. In this episode, Ramona delves into the impact of perfectionism on leaders and how it …

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