The Manager Track Podcast

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

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

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,

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

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

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.