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About this Podcast Ep. 228 – In this heartfelt episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona sits down with Moe Carrick, an internationally recognized expert in workplace culture. Together, they explore the nuances of building genuine connections and relationships at work. Ramona and Moe discuss four key areas: people leadership, emotional stirring, authentic vulnerability, and …

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About this Podcast Ep. 227 – In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona explores the art of embracing opposition and shares practical strategies to transform conflict into a powerful leadership tool. Whether you’re struggling with workplace disagreements or want to foster a more dynamic team environment, this episode offers valuable insights on how …

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About this Podcast Ep. 226 – In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona provides practical tips on how to interview for a management position and share 5 reasons why a hiring manager might not hire you into a leadership role. Whether you’ve applied for managerial roles that you didn’t get and are …

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About this Podcast Ep. 225 – Leaders face numerous challenges in building effective teams and fostering positive workplace dynamics. This week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast addresses these issues with guest Lotus Buckner, an HR leader and author. Ramona and Lotus discuss key topics that often prevent leaders from performing at their best, particularly …

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About this Podcast Ep. 224 – You won’t have to share your answer with anyone but answer this honestly: If you nodded your head to both of these questions then keep on reading. In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona introduces the “confidence paradox” – the phenomenon where highly capable individuals often grapple …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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