Listen "6 Things I Wished All Managers Knew"
Episode Synopsis
Too many new managers are being set up to join the 40-60% of new managers who fail or underperform in their first 2 years.
It often has nothing to do with their capabilities, but rather the lack of proper training, support, and guidance that is necessary to make them successful in this new management role.
In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, I will be sharing a list of 6 things I wished ALL new managers knew based on what I see and hear inside The Leadership Accelerator.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Ramona’s 12-week Leadership Accelerator helps new managers become confident and competent leaders people love to work with!
Gartner CEB found that 60% of new managers fail within their first 2 years
“Managers Account for 70% of Variance in Employee Engagement” by Randall Beck & Jin Harter, article published in Gallup Business Journal
— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —
Episode 108: 3 Mistakes Managers Make During 1-on-1 Meetings
Episode 107: Stop The Advice Trap (Book Excerpt)
Episode 47: How The Myers-Briggs Assessment Can Help You Lead
Episode 17: Embrace and Express Your True Self With De’Nicea Hilton
— WHAT’S NEXT? —
Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP
If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw
Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass
Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop
Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Preview
00:12 Intro
00:57 Why leadership development is important for new managers
04:12 How I came to build this list
04:59 1) You should ask for help
07:00 2) You aren't building a team of mini-me's
09:06 3) You don't need to have all the answers
10:44 4) Find your own leadership style
13:19 5) Set aside time to get to know your team members
15:11 6) Your ability to lead is not measured by what you do when things go well
16:56 Next Steps
17:42 Outro
* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
It often has nothing to do with their capabilities, but rather the lack of proper training, support, and guidance that is necessary to make them successful in this new management role.
In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, I will be sharing a list of 6 things I wished ALL new managers knew based on what I see and hear inside The Leadership Accelerator.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Ramona’s 12-week Leadership Accelerator helps new managers become confident and competent leaders people love to work with!
Gartner CEB found that 60% of new managers fail within their first 2 years
“Managers Account for 70% of Variance in Employee Engagement” by Randall Beck & Jin Harter, article published in Gallup Business Journal
— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —
Episode 108: 3 Mistakes Managers Make During 1-on-1 Meetings
Episode 107: Stop The Advice Trap (Book Excerpt)
Episode 47: How The Myers-Briggs Assessment Can Help You Lead
Episode 17: Embrace and Express Your True Self With De’Nicea Hilton
— WHAT’S NEXT? —
Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP
If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw
Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass
Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop
Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show!
— CHAPTERS —
00:00 Preview
00:12 Intro
00:57 Why leadership development is important for new managers
04:12 How I came to build this list
04:59 1) You should ask for help
07:00 2) You aren't building a team of mini-me's
09:06 3) You don't need to have all the answers
10:44 4) Find your own leadership style
13:19 5) Set aside time to get to know your team members
15:11 6) Your ability to lead is not measured by what you do when things go well
16:56 Next Steps
17:42 Outro
* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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