095: A simple framework for setting goals for the new year
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
Release Date: 12/26/2023
124: Help! Should I make this a new company policy?
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
When something isn't going the way you want it to on your team or in your business, it can be tempting to want to roll out a new policy to get people to fall in line. But policies signify compliance, and while we want people to meet expectations, compliance isn't necessarily the vibe we're wanting to communicate. In episode 124 of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the difference between policies and working norms, and why working norms are often the right route to implement when wanting to create behavior change on your team. -- WORK WITH LIA: Want a checklist of things...
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123: Feedback 101 - Receiving feedback as a leader... and in your life
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
Receiving feedback might just be harder than giving it... ok, it's totally harder. Especially as a leader. A lot of times our team members have gripes about things happening on our teams and in our businesses without having the full context - project strategy shifts, team changes, work assignments - making it easy to want to jump to the defense. But by practicing the strategies I talk about in today's episode of Managing Made Simple, we can improve our listening skills when it comes to feedback, and make it safe for our team members to share with us. Spoiler - we don't have...
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122: Feedback 101 - Giving feedback so your team can take meaningful action
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
"Can I give you some feedback?" I've said it before and I'll say it again - the six SCARIEST words someone can say to another person. Am I right? But feedback is critical information we need to be sharing with our teams on a regular basis so they can operate at their best. Feedback brings up all sorts of fears and misconceptions, that's why on episode 122 of Managing Made Simple I'm diving back into one of my favorite topics to make the act of giving feedback as whole lot easier. -- WORK WITH LIA: Want a checklist of things you can do THIS week to become a better...
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121: Wednesday Trendsday - what is “quiet vacationing” and how do we prevent it?
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
Today I'm launching a new type of episode, Wednesday Trendsday, where I will pop open Google News and break down a popular workplace trend. This week is all about "quiet vacationing"... um what?! Let's talk about what it is, why it's happening, and how to prevent it. -- 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: Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're...
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120: What to do when a team member isn't meeting their full potential
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
When a team member isn't meeting their full potential, it can be frustrating as a manager and leader. We know they're capable of more, we feel like we've set them up for success, but something isn't quite there. When this happens, instead of jumping ship and assuming it's a lost cause, there is something you can do. In episode 120 of Managing Made Simple, I share three questions to ask yourself to understand what's getting in the way from your team member operating at their best. Spoiler - you might be one of the blockers, just sayin'. -- WORK WITH LIA: Want a checklist of things...
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119: Two words that are PREVENTING your team from being accountable
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
In trying to build connection with our team and get them to do something, we often use two fateful words that shoot ourselves in the foot: I NEED. Something that is an expectation of a role on your team isn't a need, it's an expectation. It's part of that person's job. By saying "I need," you are asking them to be accountable to you, almost as if they are doing you a favor, as opposed to being accountable to their job. In episode 118 of Managing Made Simple, I talk about how this shows up and what to say instead. -- WORK WITH LIA: Want a checklist of...
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118: The keys to a high performing remote team, with Justin Benson, CEO of the Bara Agency
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
When it comes to running a high performing virtual team, the Bara Agency has it figured out. In this week's episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Justin Benson, the CEO of Bara Agency, where we talk about the importance of living your team values, how to create meaningful in-person moments even when fully remote, building a culture of accountability, and beyond. About Justin: As the founder and leader of the Bara Agency, Justin is the place where problems come to die. Half nerd and half real estate agent, He’s built teams from the ground up, sold 1000’s...
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117: Operations aren’t boring, they’re the secret to higher profits
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
What do knowing how long work takes to get done, meetings ending on time, and work all being tracked in one place have in common? They ALL save you time and money and are part of healthy team operations. When I talk about team operations, people don't always understand what I mean off the bat - but it's the glue that holds all of the work that happens in your team and business together, and what's the difference between being profitable and closing the doors. In episode 117 of Managing Made Simple, I talk about how streamlining your team operations is game changing...
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116: How to know it's the right time to hire a another manager
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
There comes a time for every leader when we just can't do everything ourselves. We might come to this realization quickly, or it might take us a while to get there - but it always happens. We're not able to have the level of oversight we want to have with the work, connect as much with our team members, and scale ourselves in the way we know is possible. And when that happens, it's time to hire another manager. In episode 116 of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the questions to think through when deciding if it's time to hire another manager, so you can both make an informed decision...
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115: This one question will save you time and make delegating easier
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners
The funny thing about delegating is that it isn't just about handing over a bunch of work - it's about handing over the RIGHT set of work. In episode 115 of Managing Made Simple, I talk about how to figure out what that right set of work is, saving you time and making it so much easier to hand the task off. By asking this ONE question, you will save yourself countless hours of time, and someone else up for success in taking it on. What is that one question? Tune in to find out! -- Grab your copy of , your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and...
info_outlineEager to set meaningful goals for the new year, but not quite sure where to start?
In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I share a simple two-part framework for setting goals around what you want to ACHIEVE and how you want to FEEL by the end of the year, so you can accomplish whatever you set out to in your business or career without burning out.
Best part is this is a great framework to share with your team to support them in setting goals that allow them to feel fulfilled in their work and lives.
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