114 episodes
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners Lia Garvin
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5.0 • 68 Ratings
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Being a people manager is kind of the best. But it's kind of the worst too, right? I mean between questions like, “how do I know what to talk about in a 1:1 meeting?” to “how do I give difficult feedback without being awkward?” to “how do I avoid becoming a micromanager?” – managing teams can be really overwhelming.
Not anymore. The Managing Made Simple Podcast for Team Leaders & Business Owners is your roadmap and compass to help you navigate life as a people manager. Chock full of fun stories from the trenches, concrete tools and strategies, and thought provoking interviews, the Managing Made Simple Podcast will make sure you have everything you need to be a great people manager so that together we can make the workplace somewhere everyone can thrive.
If you’re looking for answers to questions like these, then this is the podcast has all of the manager tips you need:
- How to give feedback well?
- How to motivate my team?
- How to be a good manager?
- How to manage a hybrid team?
- How to address performance issues?
- How do I improve my team’s productivity?
- How do I help my team prioritize their time?
- How to manage conflict?
- How to help my team achieve their career goals?
- How to avoid burnout as a manager?
Subscribe today and tune in every week where no topic is too big or too small to dive into.
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About your host:
Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker, and team operations consultant & coach with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of the The Workplace Reframe business consulting firm, she equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, stronger efficiency, and more profit. She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.
Learn more about Lia's programs, workshops, and speaking at: www.liagarvin.com
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113: How to course correct when someone isn't delivering results
Ever been up at night stressing about a team member who isn’t delivering? Today on Managing Made Simple, we dive into how to tackle this situation so you can get back to your beauty rest. And it’s not to just jump to hiring a new team member!
Begin by setting crystal-clear expectations, then lean into an open conversation to suss out the hiccups. Often, that nudge nudges them right back on track. Invite them to share challenges - sometimes they just need a little support to shine. But hey, if progress stalls and accountability dips, we've got to face the music. It's tough, but the right fit matters for them, for you, and for the company.
Check out episode 113 for how to handle this, and my new bestselling book The Unstoppable Team for simple tools and tricks to help you scale your business, manage with ease, and reach higher profits.
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
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112: This ONE THING will save you time and money when hiring new people
Hiring new team members can feel like a gamble - and it's true, you can never really know if someone is the right fit until you start working with them. But we can get a hell of a lot closer to finding the right fit when we are intentional about the process.
In this episode I talk about ONE thing you can do to dramatically improve the likelihood a team member will work out, saving you countless hours and dollars on having to rehire.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
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111: Inspiring human brilliance and peak performance with Shaun Peet, NASCAR Pit Crew Coach
What do you get when you combine crystal clear expectations, fostering a culture where vulnerability is strength, and igniting the brilliance within each team member? A NASCAR pit crew that can jack up a car, change 4 tires, and refuel it in 8 seconds.
On episode 111 of Managing Made Simple, I’m joined by Shaun Peet, NASCAR Pit Crew Coach & Chief Culture Officer for Trackhouse Racing who shares his leadership secrets around building strong team cultures and creating a high-performing team in the highest pressure of environments.
We talk about facing impostor feelings, the power of genuinely caring for your team members, how to foster an ownership mindset, and more.
About Shaun: Shaun is the pit crew coach and Chief Culture Officer for Trackhouse Racing. In addition to his day job, he travels around the country leveraging lessons on how he has created high-performing cultures in the highest of stress environments to help teams break through barriers on their teams and connect on a deeper level through the experiential learning of a real-life pit crew simulation.Connect with Shaun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-peet-907ba9154/
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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110: Micromanaging isn't about WHAT, it's about WHEN
Every day I hear the same concern from business owners and leaders - I want to give feedback and set expectations, but I don't want to come across as a micromanager. If you've shared this same concern, you're not alone. But today I'm going to let you in on a little secret: micromanaging is not about WHAT, it's about WHEN.
In today's episode, I talk about how the timing of corrective feedback tends to a bigger issue than the feedback itself, and how establishing expectations up front is game-changing to your team getting aligned without feeling micromanaged.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
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109: The number one thing you can do to support middle managers in delegating
What if I told you that it's likely that there's something you're doing that might be making it harder for your middle managers or team members to delegate?
In this episode I share the MOST important thing managers can do to support their managers in delegating effectively - it's the thing you have to do first to set them up for success, then you can watch the benefits of delegating roll in.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/ -
108: Three ways to overcome an "us vs them" mentality on your team
Are conflicting motivations creating friction in your team? In this episode of Managing Made Simple, we delve into the keys to aligning your team's values and priorities, breaking down barriers between departments, and fostering collaboration.
Learn how to transform "us versus them" mindsets into a cohesive, productive environment. Tune in and take your team to the next level.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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WORK WITH LIA:
Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better manager (and make your job easier)? Check out my Thriving Team Checklist for a list of quick actions you can take right away with your team: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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Practical solutions to team performance
I’m a big Lia Garvin fan! Through her own experience and the wide range of experts she brings onto her show, Lia provides super valuable advice and guidance to managers at all levels. I’ve also loved seeing her expand the conversation of managing from just the soft skills of people management to the practical solutions to streamline team operations through her Ops Playbook. And she’s a joy to be around!
Must listen for leaders ⚡️
Lia packs every episode with knowledge and insight. This is a must listen for any leader looking to level up.
Lia is the expert 🌈 entrepreneurs listen up!
Thank you Lia! Episode 48 is the reminder I needed to help my contractors feel part of my vision and go the extra mile for my small art business. 🌈❤️🌱 expertise at its finest! -Jenna