Now What? Podcast

Glenn Sharp
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The Now What? Podcast is your go-to for leadership and coaching tips, especially for new managers. Hosted by Glenn Sharp, leadership coach and author of Now What?, each episode unpacks real-world challenges with practical tools, stories, and strategies you can use right away. Learn how to earn trust, motivate your team, and lead with confidence—without the guesswork. Subscribe and turn uncertainty into action. See https://readnowwhat.com for more info.

  1. Jul 9

    Win the Interview Before It Starts - Interview Techniques to Get the Job You Want.

    Most candidates walk into an interview focused on answering questions. The ones who get hired know how to ask them. Glenn Sharp breaks down advanced interview strategy — how to decode what interviewers are really asking, and how the questions you bring reveal more about your critical thinking than your answers ever could. He covers the Change Graph, how to identify pain points where company needs and your skills intersect, and the specific questions that signal you're the right hire. Get the book at readnowwhat.com.

  2. Jul 2

    Getting to the Why Behind the Problem | Root Cause Coaching

    In this episode of Now What?, Glenn Sharp continues the Advanced Coaching Techniques series by focusing on root cause coaching. The issue someone brings to a coaching conversation is often not the real issue. A manager may ask for time management training, but after asking better questions, the root cause may be communication, unclear expectations, poor meeting leadership, or lack of accountability. Glenn shares a story about being asked to lead a time management workshop and discovering that the real problem was unclear communication. He also discusses how to run better meetings, keep people on topic, clarify responsibilities, and prevent side issues from distracting from the root cause. This episode is useful for managers, HR professionals, leadership coaches, and anyone responsible for helping people solve the real problem instead of just treating the symptom. Topics covered: leadership coaching, root cause analysis, coaching skills, communication, meeting management, accountability, management training, employee development, and workplace leadership. Next Steps:Get the book: readnowwhat.comSubscribe for weekly leadership content.

  3. Jun 25

    Advanced Coaching Techniques: Embracing Resistance

    In this episode of Now What?, Glenn Sharp continues Part 4 of his MVHRA Advanced Coaching Techniques series with a focus on resistance, change, and personal ownership. The most common form of resistance often sounds simple: “I don’t have time for that.” But in many coaching conversations, time is not the real issue. Priority is. Glenn explains the Change Curve of Human Behavior, why people often grow when someone tells them the truth, and why resistance should be expected when coaching begins to challenge old patterns. He also uses the Super Bowl ticket example to show that people usually make time for what they truly want to make time for. This episode is especially useful for managers, HR professionals, leadership coaches, and anyone responsible for helping people move through change. Topics covered: leadership coaching, coaching skills, change management, workplace resistance, accountability, difficult conversations, employee development, management training, and resistance coaching. Next Steps:Get the book: readnowwhat.comSubscribe for weekly leadership content.

  4. Jun 18

    What Have You Done to Change Your Situation? Peer to Peer Coaching

    Most coaching conversations fail because leaders skip the foundation. In this episode of Now What?, Glenn Sharp shares lessons from his MVHRA Advanced Coaching Techniques presentation and breaks down one of the most important questions in leadership coaching: What have you done in the last year to change your situation? That question forces ownership. It separates frustration from action. It also exposes when someone has been repeating the same approach and expecting a different result. Glenn also discusses why peers can sometimes be more effective coaches than managers, especially during onboarding. New employees may be more willing to ask vulnerable questions of a peer because they do not feel like they are being evaluated by “internal affairs.” This episode covers the work that must happen before coaching can be effective: building trust, clarifying the relationship, preparing for difficult conversations, and understanding resistance before trying to correct it. Topics covered: leadership coaching, coaching skills, workplace accountability, difficult conversations, employee development, building trust, management training, peer coaching, and resistance coaching. Next Steps: Get the book: readnowwhat.com Subscribe for weekly leadership content.

  5. Jun 4

    Stop Carrying the Load — The Coaching Mistake Most HR Leaders Make

    Most coaches walk into a session carrying the weight of the outcome. That's the mistake. Glenn Sharp breaks down a real keynote scenario — coaching Jason, a charming but dismissive executive who deflects accountability — and flips the entire coaching model. The responsibility belongs to Jason and his boss. Your job is to coach, not carry. Glenn covers the Change Graph, how to set up confidential conversations with both parties, and why doing the work upfront is what separates effective coaches from frustrated ones. Get the book at readnowwhat.com.

  6. May 28

    You Got the VP Title. Now You Have to Think Like One.

    Joe from Tampa just got promoted to VP — bigger team, more direct reports, and a CEO who's counting on him. Glenn Sharp answers his question directly: the biggest trap new VPs fall into is doing too much themselves. In this episode: how to decouple from the work, leverage your Bright Spots, and build a team culture where ideas flow up instead of problems. This is what the Pinnacle of Management actually looks like. Get the book: readnowwhat.com

  7. May 14

    What Gen Z Really Thinks About Workplace Culture and Communication

    What does Gen Z really think about workplace culture and communication? In Episode 30 of the Now What? Podcast, Glenn Sharp explores how younger employees experience work, connection, communication, and culture—and why so many leaders misunderstand what they are actually looking for. This conversation is not just about generational differences. It is about what makes work enjoyable, meaningful, and sustainable for people. Glenn starts by asking a powerful question: What is it like working here? That question gets to the heart of culture. This episode explores why people want to feel valued and liked at work, why culture has such a direct impact on performance, and why a healthy workplace makes people more engaged and more likely to stay. Glenn also introduces the “Jaws of Culture” concept, showing how many organizational initiatives get swallowed up by barriers such as turf issues, resistance to change, hierarchy, bureaucracy, and blame. The episode also covers: • Why Gen Z is often judged too quickly• Why every generation tends to criticize the next one• How technology has changed communication• Why email is efficient but often impersonal and easy to misread• Why face-to-face communication still matters• Whether higher pay is worth it if the work makes you miserable• Why happiness, fulfillment, and meaning matter in career decisions If you want to better understand how Gen Z sees workplace culture and communication—and how culture affects performance, morale, and retention—this episode is worth your time. Learn more at:https://readnowwhat.com/ Get the book Now What?:https://www.amazon.com/Now-What-Promoted-Individual-Contributor/dp/B0FJZRX3TM/

  8. May 7

    What Gen Z Really Wants at Work

    What does Gen Z really want from work? In Episode 29 of the Now What? Podcast, Glenn Sharp leads a roundtable discussion with Gen Z voices to explore what younger employees are actually looking for—and why so many employers misunderstand them. This conversation is not just about pay. It is about respect, purpose, growth, training, onboarding, and whether employees feel like they are stepping into something worth committing to. Drawing in part from Captain D. Michael Abrashoff’s It’s Your Ship, Glenn reviews five major reasons people leave jobs: • Not being treated with respect or dignity• Lack of career path• Not being listened to• Not being rewarded with more responsibility• Low pay The discussion then gets specific. Cayden explains why Gen Z wants work that helps build useful future skills and offers a real sense of purpose. Paulina shares how dismissive language can make a role feel small and unimportant. Both explain how disorganized onboarding and poor training can cause people to mentally check out very early. Glenn also highlights a major leadership point: Many employees decide within the first 72 hours whether they are likely to stay or leave an organization. That means onboarding is not just administrative. It is strategic. This episode also explores why mentors, teammates, and early socialization into the team can make a major difference in retention. If you want to understand what Gen Z values—and how to keep younger employees longer—this episode is worth your time. Learn more at:https://readnowwhat.com/ Get the book Now What?:https://www.amazon.com/Now-What-Promoted-Individual-Contributor/dp/B0FJZRX3TM/

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The Now What? Podcast is your go-to for leadership and coaching tips, especially for new managers. Hosted by Glenn Sharp, leadership coach and author of Now What?, each episode unpacks real-world challenges with practical tools, stories, and strategies you can use right away. Learn how to earn trust, motivate your team, and lead with confidence—without the guesswork. Subscribe and turn uncertainty into action. See https://readnowwhat.com for more info.

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  • Creator
    Glenn Sharp
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Glenn Sharp
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    Now What? Podcast