Leadership Revolution Megan Scollay-Casillas

This week we explore the nuanced world of change facilitation with expert guests, Jenny Magic and Melissa Breker! Get ready to dive into their engaging strategies for getting teams involved early on and maintaining open dialogue that fuels honest, inclusive teamwork. From importance of embracing the art of creating a psychologically safe environment that makes your employees feel valued and sparks joy in the workplace, to navigating resistance to change this episode is full of valuable takeaways that managers can use right away!



Topics Discussed:

- Role of change facilitation in leadership

- Developing empathy and psychological safety

- Addressing resistance to change

- Overcoming challenges of speaking truth to power

- Engaging teams early in the problem definition process



Our favorite quotable moments:

"We believe that all change, regardless of size, deserves strategic thinking to prepare teams for change and boost adoption." - Jenny Magic



“Regardless of who you are, whether you're asking your team, whether you're asking your senior leadership, those words, “I need your help” It changes conversations.” - Melissa Breker



"The key, I would say, is not to resist resistance. Accept it as natural, normal, and not personal. It is not about you as the messenger of this change. It is about them and what's going on in their head and their heart." - Jenny Magic



Resources:

Everything about their book, CHANGE FATIGUE: Flip Teams From Burnout to Buy-In, including the link to buy and our resources is at changefatigue.com.

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About Megan:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  



About Jenny Magic:

Jenny Magic brings almost 20 years of marketing transformation experience to her change management and team performance practice. One of her clients deemed her a “marketing therapist” years ago for her ability to get a dysfunctional team back on track, and the label just stuck. 



She relies on facilitation skills to build consensus around the tactical areas (processes, workflows and technology) that allow change to actually stick.



She has led extended projects with Sesame Workshop, AARP, Citrix, Prudential, Acxiom, Alcon, Purdue University, Experian, US Bank, Cisco and many others.



She is a certified professional coach as well as an external practitioner for the Fearless Organization, using the Psychological Safety Index as a team performance benchmark.



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About Melissa Breker:

Melissa is a facilitator, coach, and change management consultant with over 20 years of experience applying strategic thinking to digital projects. She works closely with teams to support leadership around change and helps organizations deliver customer and employee experiences during times of transition. Melissa is a certified ICF coach and international speaker. She has facilitated workshops and led projects with Samsung, Teck Resources, TELUS, Experian, BC Hydro, Wells Fargo Retirement Banking Group and more.



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The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources repre

Hey there, Trailblazers! As a new manager it can be hard to know how to address underperforming staff members. Don't worry, I've got you covered! 💡



This episode is jam-packed with insights on how to prepare for these tough conversations, give constructive feedback, and actively listen. Plus, I'll teach you how to create a supportive environment, manage your emotions during the meeting, and keep showing up for your employees as they work to improve their performance. 🙌



In this episode, you'll learn:

- How to proactively address poor performance

- Five expert tips for navigating sensitive conversations

- Preparing for difficult discussions

- Giving constructive feedback

- Actively listening and creating a supportive environment

- Managing emotions during meetings

- Supporting employees as they improve their performance

By the end of this episode, you'll be empowered to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and better communication within your team. Give it a listen and spread the word about the Leadership Revolution podcast! 🌟



Favorite quotable moments:

"Avoiding constructive conversations is harmful in the sense that it doesn’t ever fix the issue but it also chips away at the trust you build between yourself and the underperforming staff member and potentially between you and the rest of your team. " - Megan Scollay-Casillas



"It also helps if you are clear about why what they are (or aren’t) doing is a problem for the business. Again it doesn’t matter why it’s a problem for you, but it does matter why it’s a problem for the business. So keep your feelings out of it. That’s not to say don’t be empathetic… but the emotional impact that this behavior is having on you is irrelevant." - Megan Scollay-Casillas.



"It’s your job as the manager to remove barriers of success and to clearly define and align your team on the expectations you have. It is not your job to find the solution by yourself. That should be collaboratively done with your team member.” - Megan Scollay-Casillas



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About Megan:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  



Disclaimer:

The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources representatives or seek legal counsel. 

Are you a dedicated manager seeking to create a warm and supportive learning environment for your team? In our latest podcast episode, with guest expert, Dr. Lindsay Armstrong Vance, we dive deep into the importance of creating a culture of continuous learning for your entire team (including yourself) and how to establish an environment primed for learning.



We discuss the importance of regular check-ins, learning rituals, and feedback to create a culture of learning and proactive improvement in the workplace. Lindsay highlights how instructional design can create high-quality learning experiences that achieve team and business goals. We explore the importance of assessment in leadership, creating an intentional onboarding process, and the value of constructive conversations and team member evaluations. Lindsay also shares insights on the value of timely feedback, reducing anxiety through early conversations, and developing a culture of learning and celebration.



Sneak-Peak Moments:

- The transformational experience that changed the way Lindsay approaches leadership (15:23)

- The top 3 management tips that have guided Lindsay's leadership journey (25:10)

- Lindsay's bold approach to performance assessment that sets her apart (33:15)



So, if you're ready to improve your leadership and management skills, get comfortable and listen now to discover how to create a culture of continuous learning for yourself and your team!



Topics Discussed Include: 


Leadership With And Without Formal Titles


Accountability And Responsibility


Instructional Design Method


Feedback And Evaluations


Team Meetings


Creating A Culture Of Learning, And More!





Our favorite quotable moments:

"I learned during that experience I didn't need an invitation or a formal position to lead. I could just be a leader." - Dr. Lindsay Armstrong Vance



"Well, and deep down, if someone says, Great job, but there's nothing specific, there's nothing tangible there, that's a disruption of trust, too. Right. If you're not telling me that I can grow, do you believe I can?” - Dr. Lindsay Armstrong Vance

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About Megan Scollay-Casillas:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  

About Dr. Lindsay Armstrong Vance:

With a natural ability to build relationships and foster collaboration, Lindsay constantly strives to be a better leader. Her passion for leadership, instructional design, and technology fuels her commitment to creating engaging learning experiences that open minds, empower positive change, and bring out the best in every learner.

Lindsay currently leads the Instructional Design Department at San Diego State University Global Campus. She has earned a Bachelor of Art in English from Lewis-Clark State College, a Master in Fine Art in Creative Writing from New Mexico State University and a Doctorate in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Disclaimer:

The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources representatives or seek legal counsel.

Considering a move into management? In this episode of Leadership Revolution, we’ll discuss five crucial factors you should consider before taking the leap. Learn the importance of measuring success, delegating tasks, developing team skills, providing constructive feedback, and balancing responsibilities. Tune in for key insights, tips for giving feedback, managing conflict, and enhancing personal/professional growth.



Topics Discussed:

- Considerations before becoming a manager

- Measuring team success

- Delegating and trusting

- Developing team skills

- Balancing responsibilities

- Feedback importance

- Communication

- Emotional regulation

- Self-reflection

- Standing behind decisions



Entities Mentioned:

- Leadership Revolution podcast

- Brave Moon Podcasts



Are you ready to become an extraordinary manager? Tune in to this episode and learn how to make a positive impact on your team's quality of life by listening to the full episode.



Our favorite quotable moments:

"Your success is measured by that of your team. Your new mission is centered on your team's morale, motivation, cohesiveness and productivity, rather than just your individual success." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

"I have come to recognize that these moments reflect a win, because it shows that my team members feel safe being honest with me. And also they offer me an opportunity to improve. Just like I give them the opportunity to rise to the occasion to do better, to be better." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

“Self reflection is humbling because it requires you to face your opportunities to be better, and that can be a real trip on your ego...The fact is, no matter how amazing of a boss you are, there will be times when you have to make decisions that your team members are not going to agree with...Are you ready to stand behind upper management's decisions even if you don't agree with them? Because sometimes you're going to have to do that, and sometimes you're going to have to evaluate whether or not you can do that." - Megan Scollay-Casillas



Resources:

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About Megan:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  



Disclaimer:

The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources representatives or seek legal counsel.



This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

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In this must-listen episode, Kaitlin Carmichael, a talent and leadership development expert, unlocks the secrets to emotional intelligence for aspiring and current managers. Discover how to manage high-stress situations, respond to varying nervous system states, and create a safe workplace culture.



Sneak-peak moments:

- Kaitlin's unique approach for developing emotional intelligence

- A real-life example of managing interpersonal conflicts 

- How to recognize burnout symptoms and avoid them



Topics Discussed: Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Workplace Culture, and Conflict Resolution. 

Entities Mentioned: Kaitlin Carmichael, Bradberry and Greaves Emotional Intelligence 2, LinkedIn, Merchgrinder



Our favorite quotable moments:

"If you're looking for a boss that staff think back on and smile versus a boss that puts a pit in your stomach and makes you break into a cold sweat, it's a boss who has emotional intelligence." - Kaitlin Carmichael

"So emotional intelligence is our skill and ability to understand our own emotional experiences. So what we're feeling as we're feeling it, which is a key part of that self-awareness piece. Our ability to manage what we're feeling, and then also our ability at noticing and, and understanding the emotional experiences of others and then using all of that information to have better, more healthy, productive relationships with other people." - Kaitlin Carmichael

"...self-reflection is so humbling. You have to be able to recognize where you misstepped and, and sometimes that means verbally recognizing it to the folks on the other side. And that can be really hard too because it's one thing to recognize it to yourself and be like, I f****d up. Whoops… And it's another thing to recognize that in front of an audience." - Megan Scollay-Casillas



Resources:

Become a supporter and get 2 ad-free bonus episodes every month! Visit Patreon to learn more.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Bradberry and Greaves)

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (Goleman)

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About Megan:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  



About Kaitlin:

Kaitlin Carmichael is a talent and leadership development specialist with 15 years’ experience designing and delivering training courses for professionals of all levels. Her expertise is in soft skills such as communication and emotional intelligence. She is passionate about helping leaders have a positive impact on their employees’ physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Disclaimer:

The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for educational purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources representatives or seek legal counsel. 

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Are you a new manager struggling to support your team? Have you ever been in a work situation where someone yelled and cursed at you in front of your colleagues and boss? In this episode, accomplished leader and management expert Megan Scollay-Casillas shares a personal story of a time when she was publicly yelled at during a workplace event. She reflects on the missed opportunities from the multiple parties involved, providing valuable insights for managers and employees. Learn how to advocate for yourself, how to shut down negligent behavior, and how to address unacceptable altercations in the moment. Tune in to this episode to build a better workplace environment for yourself and your team.



Our favorite quotable moments:

"As a manager of humans, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are setting your team up for success." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

"As an employee, when it was clear that I was not going to be trained [properly for the task to come], I should have asked for what I needed." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

"You owe it to yourself to advocate for yourself." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

"But I can tell you that today, as a people manager, I would never allow a situation to happen where someone verbally abused my team and I didn’t shut it down immediately or address it as quickly as possible if I didn’t witness it." - Megan Scollay-Casillas

"You do not owe any person, in any position - manager or not - your presence during their abusive behavior." - Megan Scollay-Casillas



Resources:

Become a supporter and get 2 ad-free bonus episodes every month! Visit Patreon to learn more.

Visit the list of episodes in your favorite listening platform to find the episodes referenced in this episode, ‘Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader’ and ‘Draw the Line’.

Glass Door - Making positive workplace change through radical transparency

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About Megan:

Megan is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in strategic integrated marketing efforts across multiple industries including non-profits, health and wellness, small business, and higher education. She has extensive team leadership experience having hired, coached, mentored, and retained teams ranging in size from 5 - 200+ people. Her passion for leadership and development shines through in her podcast, where she provides valuable insights and advice on how to drive positive change in organizations and support individuals in reaching their full potential.  



Disclaimer:

The content provided on Leadership Revolution is meant for entertainment purposes and is not legal advice. If you believe you are working in a hostile work environment or being discriminated against, please reach out to your human resources representatives or seek legal counsel.