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Episode Synopsis
It can be tricky when one of your direct report resigns, especially when they’ve been doing a great job.
If you are a new manager, you may not have experienced a resignation yet, but it is inevitable that at some point an employee will resign.
When you hear them say it out loud or you read their termination letter, you may experience self-doubt and question what you could have done better, or why you didn’t see it coming.
But this is not the time to shame and blame yourself, but instead to be really self-compassionate and to use this situation as a learning opportunity.
In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we are going to talk about what is and isn’t your responsibility when a direct report resigns, why self-
compassion is important during this time, and how you can learn and grow as a leader from this situation.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Stay Interview & Questions
APS Method: https://www.ramonashaw.com/how-my-aps-method-helps-managers-succeed/
— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —
Episode 74: How My APS Method Helps (New) Managers Succeed
Episode 84: 12 Unspoken Rules of Management
Episode 109: What’s Compassionate Leadership?
— 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
00:15 Intro
00:59 Personal note
01:57 Resignations happen... they are part of life
03:38 This is the time to be really self-compassionate
05:47 What are your responsibilities
07:54 What aren’t your responsibilities
11:54 Two ways to avoid being blindsided
12:09 1) Regularly check in with your employees
14:48 2) Don't ignore their feedback... take action and follow up
17:25 Recap
18:11 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.
If you are a new manager, you may not have experienced a resignation yet, but it is inevitable that at some point an employee will resign.
When you hear them say it out loud or you read their termination letter, you may experience self-doubt and question what you could have done better, or why you didn’t see it coming.
But this is not the time to shame and blame yourself, but instead to be really self-compassionate and to use this situation as a learning opportunity.
In this week’s episode of The Manager Track podcast, we are going to talk about what is and isn’t your responsibility when a direct report resigns, why self-
compassion is important during this time, and how you can learn and grow as a leader from this situation.
— RESOURCES MENTIONED —
Stay Interview & Questions
APS Method: https://www.ramonashaw.com/how-my-aps-method-helps-managers-succeed/
— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —
Episode 74: How My APS Method Helps (New) Managers Succeed
Episode 84: 12 Unspoken Rules of Management
Episode 109: What’s Compassionate Leadership?
— 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
00:15 Intro
00:59 Personal note
01:57 Resignations happen... they are part of life
03:38 This is the time to be really self-compassionate
05:47 What are your responsibilities
07:54 What aren’t your responsibilities
11:54 Two ways to avoid being blindsided
12:09 1) Regularly check in with your employees
14:48 2) Don't ignore their feedback... take action and follow up
17:25 Recap
18:11 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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