The New Manager Podcast
1) 250. Making Mistakes and the Skill of Repair
At some point your career, you (or someone on your team) will make a mistake. There will also come a time when you find yourself on the receiving end of someone else's mistake.The important thing in b...Show More
2) 249. Three Shifts from IC to Manager and Leader
When you're an IC, your focus is on execution. But as you rise to manager and leader, this must shift.Three things managers and leaders focus on, instead of trying to be the best at executing tasks:Ma...Show More
3) 248. On Confidence - Part 2
Leadership can feel heavy. I've found that most of the time when people talk about wanting to feel more confident, they really mean they want to feel more certain. They want to know that they're makin...Show More
4) 247. "Can I be direct with you?"
Being direct is a great tool to have in your communications toolbox. Whether you're using it effectively will have a lot to do on other factors, like: context, power, relationship, and goals. In this...Show More
5) 246. Trauma-Informed Care and Leadership
There are five aspects of trauma-informed care that make good sense for the workplace:Safety / Psychological SafetyTrustworthinessChoice / AutonomyCollaborationEmpowerment / Motivation + EngagementPeo...Show More
6) 245. Everyone Is Making It Up As They Go
When I was first promoted to a manager role, I thought that maybe there would be meetings with other people managers where we discussed how to be good managers, and address challenges in doing the job...Show More
7) 244. Vision, Reflection, and Intention
This is the last episode of 2025, so our focus will be VISION. First, we reflect on the year. Then, we set intentions for the year ahead. The heart of it all? You. Your vision of yourself -- as a ...Show More
8) 243. How to get the most from Communication Strategies for Managers
Working with and leading a diverse team takes skill. Developing any skill takes intentional practice -- whether you're learning a new language, a new dance step, or honing your communication skills an...Show More
9) 242. Manage AI Like a Person
"Instead of thinking in terms of using AI, think about it as managing AI. Manage it like you would a person." This is one of the ideas shared at the Responsibly Human AI Summit last week, where leade...Show More
10) Bonus Friday: The Two Essential Skills Every Manager Needs
Shout out to my fellow Swifties! According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift is the top artist you listened to in 2025 (same!). I also learned that you're listening to this show in 87 countries --wow! ...Show More