The Modern Manager

Most of us think that sleeping equals resting. And yet, there are instances when getting more sleep doesn’t rejuvenate us at all. In these cases, sleep is actually the wrong type of rest and won't make up for what you actually need. So, knowing where you’re depleted and then refilling your batteries with the appropriate rejuvenation activities, not just more sleep, will ensure you’ve always got the energy to do your best. Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Dr. Saundra is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician and work-life integration researcher. She is the founder of Restorasis, a professional development agency dedicated to restoring well-being in the workplace through its proprietary framework to help companies support their employees with work-life integration and burnout prevention strategies. Dr. Saundra and I talk about the seven types of depletion and rest, what we can do to assess what type of rest we need, how to talk to our team members about helping them rejuvenate so they can be at their best, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: - Follow Dr. Saundra on LinkedIn here - Visit her website for more information here - Take the rest assessment here Giveaway: 1 Copy of Sacred Rest One member will receive a copy of Dr. Saundra’s best-selling book, “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” The winner will be able to choose either an ebook, audiobook, or paperback copy. But you must enter the drawing by December 4th. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Whether we acknowledge it or not, power is at play in the workplace. The key is to understand your own power and the power dynamics so you and your team can accomplish great things together. But how do you start a conversation on such a sensitive and often awkward topic? Today’s guest is Catherine Bell. Catherine is a Professional Certified Coach, facilitator, and nonprofit consultant who has spent two decades working collaboratively with people to unleash their power as change-makers. She specializes in coaching for antiracist leadership, as well as career development, navigating challenging interpersonal and team dynamics, and nonprofit leadership and management. Catherine and I talk about power in the workplace–what the sources of power are, where power dynamics show up and how we can navigate power differences, how we can own and expand our power while helping our team members own and grow theirs, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Catherine: - Follow Catherine on LinkedIn here - Visit her website for more information here Free 2-Pager PDF: “Resources for Understanding Power in the Workplace” Download a free PDF that has resources and tips for learning about and navigating power in the workplace. It also includes links to helpful articles to help you learn even more. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

In the fast-paced world of work, sometimes we forget to pause and take the time to be curious. But curiosity is an essential part of building relationships and solving problems. So, how can we tap into our natural curiosity? Today’s guest is Scott Shigeoka. Scott is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and author. He is known for translating research into strategies that promote positive well-being and connected relationships around the globe, including at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and through his popular courses at the University of Texas at Austin. Scott implements his curiosity practices in the public sector, Fortune 500 companies, Hollywood, media organizations, education institutions, and small businesses. Today, Scott and I talk about all things curiosity–why curiosity is important, how to be curious through his DIVE model, the different types of curiosity, how to encourage your team to be more curious, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Scott: - Follow Scott on Instagram here - Grab a copy of his book here FREE Divergent-Convergent Inquiry Cheat Sheet Get Mamie’s cheat sheet on divergent-convergent inquiry. Questions are a key component of exploring curiosity. This PDF will help you ask better questions based on your goals and situation. It also includes suggested resources to further your understanding of curiosity and question-asking. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

95% of our choices every day are made by our autopilot. And your mindset is the remarkable force shaping your autopilot system. So, how do you make sure that your autopilot is actually serving you and your team–helping you run at your optimal potential? Our guest expert has a lot to say on this topic. Today’s guest is Susan Hobson. Susan is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Founder/CEO of Elite High Performance Inc., host of “The Leadership Launchpad Project” podcast, author, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Today, Susan and I talk about all things mindset–its importance and how it impacts everything you do as a manager. To dive deeper, Susan and I get into the different mindset beliefs and how they help or hinder us, how to engage your team in shifting mindsets, what leadership 2.0 is all about, plus so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Susan: - Follow Susan on LinkedIn here - Connect with Susan on Instagram here - Become an Elite High Performance 2.0 Leader here Free 30-minute Self-Awareness Awakening Session Susan is offering 5 members of Podcast+ a free 30-minute self-awareness awakening session with one of the Elite High Performance coaches to help them turn up the high beams on their self-awareness. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Performance management enables employees to learn and grow in service of being and doing their best. It traditionally happens through one-on-ones, weekly meetings, and annual performance reviews. However, for many managers and direct reports, performance management feels like a chore. Thankfully, today's guest has figured out how to easily and effectively do performance reviews. Today’s guest is Projjal Ghatak. Projjal is the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a mobile-first platform that helps managers and teams build better feedback loops in the global, hybrid teams of the future. Projjal and I talk about performance management through their Collaborative Team Development framework. We get into how to do it effectively, how to make it easier on both you as the manager and your direct report, how to reduce the bias that is often embedded in the process, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Projjal: - Follow Projjal on LinkedIn here - Follow OnLoop on LinkedIn here - Check out OnLoop on Instagram here - Visit OnLoop’s official website here FREE First Quarter of “Collaborative Team Development” OnLoop is a habit-forming, generative AI-powered goals and feedback platform for high-functioning teams. It uses a proprietary Collaborative Team Development framework to help leaders drive clarity around the 5 hierarchical layers for high performance. Projjal is generously offering the first quarter free for their annual contract of our Collaborative Team Development (CTD) platform if they sign up in 2023 for kickoff in January 2024. For a team of 50, that would mean US$1,500 off! 1 Hour of Free Executive Coaching For any CEO Projjal is happy to offer 1 hour of free executive coaching for any CEO in the Modern Manager community. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Have you tried journaling? Well, it’s time to be intentional about it and make it a habit. Journaling is more than just writing down your life experience. According to this week's podcast guest, journaling can actually help improve your leadership skills. Today’s guest is Antonio Garrido. Antonio has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses. As an executive coach, author and speaker, he is an expert in leadership transformation: shaping high-performance leaders out of highly-stressed and overworked leaders. In this episode, Antonio and I talk about the power of journaling, when and how to do it correctly, how it helps you overcome leadership blind spots, and more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Antonio: - Follow Antonio on LinkedIn here - Get the latest updates on My Daily Leadership on LinkedIn here - Visit My Daily Leadership for more information here FREE White Paper: Why You Definitely Do Have Leadership Blind Spots Free access to Antonio’s Leadership Blindspots white paper, which looks closely into the nature of leadership blind spots, explores their key impacts and offers robust strategies to identify and navigate around them. . 15% Discount on Leadership Assessment Members get 15% off the Leadership Assessment from My Daily Leadership. This assessment will benchmark your own leadership ability with the proprietary My Daily Leadership Assessment powered by PeopleBest. You’ll: ✓ Gain Insight Into Your Leadership Effectiveness ✓ Uncover Your Key Strengths and Weaknesses ✓ Identify Critical Leadership Blind Spots Holding You Back Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

When we think of iconic leaders in our history, many people think of impactful figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, or Susan B. Anthony. But defining what leadership is and what leaders really do can be challenging. So today, my guest will walk us through her definition of leadership to help us all thrive at work. Today’s guest is Teri Schmidt. Teri is the Director of Stronger to Serve Coaching & Teambuilding where she uses her 20+ years of experience in coaching, leadership, and performance improvement to seamlessly integrate teambuilding, leadership development, and community service. Her workshops and coaching cultivate empowered individuals, cohesive teams, and impactful contributions to society. Teri also hosts the Strong Leaders Serve podcast inspiring leaders to make their workplaces more compassionate and just through their leadership, without burning out. Teri and I talk about leadership in service of others, how to use your unique strengths and talents to avoid burnout, how to set your team up for success through servant leadership and creating shared values, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Teri: - Follow Teri on LinkedIn here - Subscribe to her Strong Leaders Serve podcast here - Check out her website for more information here Serve & Thrive Leadership Assessment (PLUS $100 discount code) This short self-assessment will give you insight into any of the three burnout traps that well-meaning, empathetic leaders are often at risk of falling into, together with resources for learning how to avoid those traps. In addition, the download includes a code for a $100 discount on Stronger to Serve's services, exclusive to members of The Modern Manager community and valid until Nov. 17, 2023. Get this free leadership assessment downloadable, discount coupon, book giveaways, and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Have you ever made a comment in a meeting that was met with silence? A silence that felt like hours, and you had no option but to wait for that awkward moment to be over? We’ve all been there. But having awkward moments at work doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, this week's guest says we can use those good awkward moments to make us more human and, therefore, more beloved as managers. Today’s guest is Henna Pryor. She is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning two-time TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her highly acclaimed book, Good Awkward, launched on September 26th and was a recipient of the prestigious Kirkus Star for excellence in writing. In this episode, Henna and I talk about all things awkward: what it is, why we should embrace it, and what to do in an awkward situation if you're embarrassed or because of someone else. She also shares some tips on how to get comfortable with awkwardness, how awkwardness isn’t the same as ineptitude, and so much more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Henna: - Follow Henna on LinkedIn here - Follow Henna on Instagram here - Check out her book here Giveaway: 3 Signed Copies of “Good Awkward” Awkwardness isn’t a weakness to fix – it’s your greatest asset for professional and personal growth. Members of The Modern Manager community have a chance to win 1 of 3 copies of Henna Pryor’s book, “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.” We’ll even throw in some bonus stickers! Bulk Book Discount on “Good Awkward” Members of The Modern Manager community can get a bulk discount on orders of 25 or more of Henna Pryor’s book. The discount amount depends on the number of books you order. Get these amazing book giveaways, book discounts, and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Top athletes in any sport have at least one coach, sometimes multiple, because they want to perform at their best. Turns out, managers aren't so different from athletes! In order for us to be the best leaders we can be, we need others to help us see our blindspots, push us to think and act in different ways and cheer us on when we’re unsure. In short, a coach can help you unlock your full potential. But coaching isn't a magic wand. It all depends on how willing you are to be coachable. Today's guests are Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is also the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform. Jacquelyn is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership. Scott, Jacquelyn, and I talked about the most important thing any leader can do: be coachable. They share the four aspects of coachability, why being coachable is so powerful, and how to take steps to help yourself become more coachable, plus a whole lot more! Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Scott and Jacquelyn: - Follow Scott on LinkedIn here - Follow Jacquelyn on LinkedIn here - Grab a copy of their book here - Visit 100 Coaches Agency for more information here Free Kindle edition of Becoming Coachable Members of The Modern Manager community can receive a free Kindle edition of Becoming Coachable. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. Get a free Kindle edition copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

What is your career goal as a manager? Managers play an essential role across all types of companies, and there are many levels for managers within an organization. But knowing which management level is right for you and how to advance your career isn't always clear. Fortunately, our guest has all the answers to your career path questions. Today's guest is Sonja "Dynamo" Price. Sonja is a Top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach. She has authored two books on career advancement, has a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development, and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach. She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism. In this week's episode, Sonja and I talk about the things you should consider when thinking about what managerial level is right for you and how to make it happen. We also get into the details on what to do if your company doesn't give you the promotion you were hoping for, how to handle a conversation with a team member who wants to advance their career, and so much more! Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Sonja: - Follow Sonja on Instagram here - Find her on LinkedIn here - Check out her website for more information here Giveaway: 5 Book Copies of “The Pivot Point System” Sonja is offering 5 copies of her book, “The Pivot Point System: 5 Keys To Unlock Your Career, Health and Wealth”, to members of The Modern Manager community. This book offers hacks you can use to elevate your mindset, health, image, career, and wealth to build a better life, one step at a time. In your hands, you will hold a collection of 100 years of experience and dozens of proven processes that will allow you to make necessary changes. Get a chance to win a copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

We don’t come into this world with particular biases. We pick them up from our experiences with the people and world around us over time. And these biases affect how we show up every day (and not in a good way!) So, today’s guest is here to share her wisdom on what managers can do to have a more inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Today’s guest is Risha Grant. Risha is an award-winning diversity consultant and international corporate speaker. She is the author of Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion. In this week’s episode, Risha and I talk about what “BS” is and how to identify your own biases and work through them. We also talk about microaggressions and their opposite - micro-inclusions - and how to respond when someone has said or done something you’ve found offensive and when someone calls you out. Ready to create a more inclusive workplace for your team? Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Risha: - Follow Risha on Instagram here - Follow her on Twitter here - Check her out on LinkedIn here - Visit her official website for more information here Guest Bonus: 5 Copies of Be Better Than Your BS Book Risha is happy to offer 5 copies of “Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion” to members of The Modern Manager community. Using stories from her personal and professional journey as well as those of her clients, Grant encourages you to first examine the roots of your own BS through a process of radically accepting yourself and then to build a BS-free culture, which can only happen when you learn to radically accept others. She also shares the exercises, tools, and strategies she has taught thousands of people at all levels to make their workplaces more accepting, inclusive, and productive. Get a chance to win a copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Is your team safe enough at work? Just like physical safety in the workplace, we also need psychological safety if we want people to do their best at work. Psychological safety is about creating a safe space where team members feel comfortable taking risks, sharing their thoughts or ideas, and making mistakes without worrying about ridicule, punishment, or exclusion. And today’s guest is just the right person to talk about psychological safety at work. Today’s guest is Rich Fernandez. Rich is the CEO of SIY Global and a former Executive Director for People Development at Google. His Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University, as well as his extensive background in senior leadership for multiple Fortune 500 companies, has made him an unmatched thought leader in the industry of workplace psychology. Rich is an expert in cultivating workplace environments that foster emotional intelligence and mindfulness from the top down. In this episode, Rich and I talk about psychological safety and the interplay between trust, inclusion, belonging, and safety. He also shares why psychological safety at work matters and how you can foster more of it within your team. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Rich: - Follow Rich on LinkedIn here - Visit SIY Global for more information here Free eBook: Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness at Work Rich Fernandez is happy to offer a free eBook to The Modern Manager membership community: Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness at Work: Why Human-Centered Skills are Essential to Future-Proof Your Organization. In this eBook, you will find the latest research conducted by SIY Global and experts around the impact of emotional intelligence and mindfulness on 4 key organizational trends: 1. Why current levels of stress and burnout are costly and unstable; 2. How connection and belonging in a disconnected world are essential for team performance; 3. The emerging demands for human-centered leadership; 4. The need for resilience and agility to innovate and adapt. Get this free eBook and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Do you ever wish you could accomplish more of your goals personally and professionally? Many people believe that accomplishing goals is about time management when, in fact, it’s about holding yourself accountable. But why is it hard for people to be accountable? Joining me in this week’s episode are two guests who live and breathe accountability. Today’s guests are Tasha Howland and Cheron Porter. Tasha and Cheron are passionate about helping individuals reach their highest potential both personally and professionally through accountability coaching, which they do through their business AQ partners. Today, Tasha, Cheron, and I talk about all things accountability. We discuss why it’s hard to be accountable and the strategies to increase accountability for yourself and your team members. We also dive into what a good accountability partnership looks like, how to support your team members to be accountable, and more. Join the conversation now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Cheron and Tasha - Follow Cheron on LinkedIn here - Follow Tasha on LinkedIn here - Check out The AQ Partners on LinkedIn here - Visit their website to learn more here 50% Off One-Hour Strategy Session The AQ Partners will offer a one-hour strategy session designed to help you break down your big-picture goal into small, actionable steps and craft a massive plan of action tailored to your lifestyle. This dynamic roadmap will guide you and help serve as a foundation when you encounter inevitable struggles and setbacks so you can focus on success. The cost is typically $300, but you can book a strategy session for $150. Get this discount and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Are you becoming a bad boss? What are the signs that you’re turning into one? Bad boss behaviors can range from micromanagement and poor communication to lack of appreciation and unreasonably high expectations for their employees. The good thing is that bad boss behaviors can be changed. And we’ve invited someone to help us explore today’s topic. Today’s guest is Rob Kalwarowsky. Rob is a High-Performance Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker whose quiet realizations give his audience loud transformations. Rob shares wise insights about toxic leadership, mental health, and finding purpose in life. In this week’s episode, Rob and I talk about the six different types of bad bosses, how to avoid accidentally becoming a bad boss, and how to deal with someone with bad boss behaviors. Whether you might be unintentionally using bad boss behaviors or are currently dealing with a toxic boss, tune in now for an insightful conversation. Let’s get started! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Conversation Topics: Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky - Follow Rob on LinkedIn here - Check Rob out on Instagram here - Visit Elite High Performance for more here - FREE How to Deal with A**hole Boss eBook here - Get $50 Off promo code for the How to Deal with A**hole Boss program here (Use the code MODERNMANAGER) *Members of The Modern Manager community get a FREE Elite High Performance’s Purpose Playbook (Usually at $99). Elite High Performance’s Purpose Playbook program supports people in becoming clear on their core values and uncovering their innate gifts so they can tap into their sweet spot and create more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives. Get this discount and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Have you had the opportunity to use ChatGPT or other AI tools in your work yet? Have you considered harnessing these tools to improve your communication skills? This conversation might convince you to do so. Today’s guest is Helen Dayen. Helen is an executive coach with over 15 years of experience in leadership development, relationship management, business development, and executive coaching. She specializes in elevating influential leadership, honing executive presence, building teams, and fostering stronger professional relationships. In this episode, Helen and I uncover how you can effectively use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you become a better communicator and manager. We talk about how to craft better prompts for more appropriate responses, use ChatGPT to help you better prepare for actual conversations, and leverage its features to improve your strategic thinking and decision-making skills. If you want to learn more about AI and how it can improve your communications, make sure to tune in to this week’s episode to learn more! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Key Takeaways: Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Helen Dayen - Follow her on Instagram here - Check her out on LinkedIn here - Visit her website for more information here *Members of The Modern Manager community can schedule a complimentary coaching session with Helen. In addition, you can receive a 10% discount on all coaching packages. Get this discount and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community. --------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Throughout millions of years of evolution, our brains became formidable tools of innovation, helping us transcend from agricultural to industrial. However, as the world of work underwent radical changes, we mostly found ourselves facing new challenges that our brains were not initially designed to handle. Today’s guest is Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman. Gabriella is an author, entrepreneur, executive, and startup advisor trained as an MD. She has served as Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Product Officer at BetterUp, as well as the founding CEO of Lifelink. Her expertise spans the future of work, behavior change, leadership, well-being, productivity, and behavioral health. In this episode, Gabriella and I explore the critical skills required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving work environment. She shares how we can tap into our brain’s evolutionary insights to meet the demands of the modern workplace. From enhancing creativity to fostering trust and collaboration, Gabriella offers practical advice for cultivating these vital skills so you can become a better manager. Tune in now to learn more! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Key Takeaways: Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman - Follow Gabriella on Instagram here - Check Gabriella out on LinkedIn here - Learn more about Gabriella’s book Tomorrowmind here * Members of the Modern Manager community get a chance to own a signed copy of Dr. Kellerman’s book, “Tomorrowmind”. Get it when you join The Modern Manager Community. ------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

For decades, the office served as the central hub of the business ecosystem until the pandemic. Remote work became a trend, and virtual meetings became the standard for collaboration with our teams and facilitating communication. However, along with the convenience of work-from-home setups, a new challenge arose–how can managers effectively convey their thoughts and ideas and become excellent digital communicators? Today’s guest is Ty Hoesgen. Ty is a top communication coach, #1 best-selling author, and the Founder of Advanced Growth Institute. He helps professionals from around the world communicate with confidence, charisma, and clarity — so they can get more respect, become stronger leaders, and advance their careers. In today’s episode, Ty and I discuss how you can be an excellent communicator using digital mediums - like virtual meetings and emails. We get into the small things you can do to make yourself appear more trustworthy and engaged on the camera, how to write better emails, and more. You don’t want to miss this. Tune in now! Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Key Takeaways: Additional Resources: - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month - Read the full transcript here - Read the related blog article here - Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here Connect with Ty Hoesgen - Follow Ty on Instagram here - Check Ty out on TikTok here - Check out his latest updates on LinkedIn here - Access Ty’s FREE course: 5 Science-Backed Video Call Secrets Every Professional Needs to Know. * Members of the Modern Manager community get a FREE digital copy of Ty’s Elite Communication Skills: How to Get More Respect, Make Your Work Life Easier, and Rapidly Advance Your Career. *PLUS 20% off coaching with Ty if you want to speak with confidence and clarity - and finally, stop being overlooked and undervalued. Get all of these when you join The Modern Manager Community. ------------------- The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done. Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Many of us fall into the perfectionist trap. Whether it’s because of strict bosses, high academic standards, or just self-motivation, perfectionism is more common than you’d think. While it’s important and healthy to strive to do our best work, at some point all managers have to acknowledge that people will make mistakes and good enough can truly be good enough. Today’s guest is Thomas Curran. Thomas is a professor of psychology at the London School of Economics and author of a landmark study that the BBC hailed as “the first to compare perfectionism across generations.” His TED Talk on perfectionism has received more than three million views. His research has been featured in media ranging from the Harvard Business Review to New Scientist to CNN and he has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. Thomas and I talk about, no surprise, perfectionism. He shares the problems that come from being a perfectionist and working in a perfectionist culture, what’s really driving perfectionist tendencies, how to identify someone struggling with perfectionism, and of course, what to do to manage perfectionist tendencies in yourself and how to help others. Members of the Modern Manager community get a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of “The Perfection Trap”. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community. Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Read the related blog article: Stop Perfectionism From Impeding Your Team’s Success KEEP UP WITH THOMAS Book: https://www.amazon.com/Perfection-Trap-Embracing-Power-Enough/dp/1982149531 Read the Full Transcript. Timestamps: Get the extended episode by joining The Modern Manager community for just $15 per month. mamie@mamieks.com instagram.com/mamieks

Do you ever feel stuck in the middle? Middle managers have a unique opportunity to understand the high-level objectives of an organization and touch the day-to-day activities that accomplish those goals. However, middle managers can often feel pulled in two different directions, answering to their superiors and the employees below them. How can middle managers effectively balance their time and attention to be their best selves at work? Today's guest is Emily Field. Emily helps organizations establish a talent-first approach, instilling a high-performance culture, and adopting effective people-analytics approaches. Her new book Power to the Middle focuses on how organizations can empower their middle managers who are uniquely positioned close to the daily work AND overall business strategy. Emily and I talk about the important role that middle managers play, what it is they are uniquely suited to do, and how they can start to shift their role to do more of what’s essential and less of what isn’t! Five members of the Modern Manager community can get a copy of Emily’s book, Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community. Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Read the related blog article: How to Tap the Hidden Value of Middle Managers KEEP UP WITH EMILY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykfield/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Middle-Managers-Hold-Future/dp/1647824850/ Timestamps: Get the extended episode by joining The Modern Manager community for just $5 per month. mamie@mamieks.com instagram.com/mamieks

Teams are the backbone of all workplaces. When teams are functioning properly, organizations can thrive; and in order for teams to function properly, people must be good teammates. Success often comes down to the ability of individuals to work together effectively. But how do people continue to be good team members in today’s ever-changing workforce? Today’s guest is Lance Loya, best-selling author and authority on the mindset of a good teammate. His most recent book, The WE Gear, made Forbes’ list of “20 Books to Make You a Better Coach or Mentor.” He is also the founder and CEO of The Good Teammate Factory and the creator of National Be a Good Teammate Day. Lance and I talk about what it means to be a good team member. He breaks down the ALIVE model and explains the five factors that every person and manager can embody to be a superstar teammate. Members of the Modern Manager community get 50% off Lance’s professional team development course, The Good Teammate Factory. Get it when you join the Modern Manager community. Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email. Read the related blog article: The Five Qualities of A Good Teammate Anyone Can Achieve KEEP UP WITH LANCE Website: http://www.coachloya.com/ Timestamps: Get the extended episode by joining The Modern Manager community for just $5 per month. mamie@mamieks.com instagram.com/mamieks