Managing Made Simple

Lia Garvin
  • 4.9 (72)
  • MANAGEMENT
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY
Managing Made Simple

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 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 do I give feedback without the conversation being awkward?- How do I motivate my when I can't pay them more?- How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?- How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?- How do I help my team prioritize their time?- How do I delegate and get out of the weeds?- How do I set priorities when everything is important?Subscribe today and tune in every week where no topic is too big or too small to dive into.** About your host:Lia Garvin, the “Team Whisperer” provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools to communicate better with their teams, reduce overwhelm as managers, and turn their employees into profit-generating machines. She is the 2x bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team and Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast Managing Made Simple, and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations within Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. She is a sought-after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, Forbes, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.Learn more about Lia's programs, workshops, and speaking at: www.liagarvin.com 

  1. 156: Inside The New Manager Playbook - How people pleasing costs us respect on our team

    11 HR. AGO

    156: Inside The New Manager Playbook - How people pleasing costs us respect on our team

    We all want to be liked - it's human nature! But when we lean on this too hard as a manager, it can actually work against us, leading to having a team that isn't confident in our ability to lead. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about how avoid the "wanting to be liked" trap and build trust and respect, which in turn, often leads to our teams liking us better anyway. Wins all around. Key Topics Covered:[0:00] Why people-pleasing can damage your leadership credibility....

    7 min
  2. 155: Where we go wrong with managing up, and how to do it right

    2 DAYS AGO

    155: Where we go wrong with managing up, and how to do it right

    Could the way you're advocating for your team actually be working against you?Spoiler: yes, the answer is yes.When we're under a lot of pressure, it can be easy to pass this along to our higher-ups, trying to get some relief for our team. But when we sound the alarms without coming with solutions, our own leaders can lose confidence in our abilities.In this episode, I talk about how to effectively manage up, one of the most important ways to earn respect from both your team and own managers.K...

    10 min
  3. 154: Inside The New Manager Playbook - The secret to building trust with your team

    DEC 19

    154: Inside The New Manager Playbook - The secret to building trust with your team

    Trust is everything when it comes to managing teams, but building it takes intention and consistency. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I share how to recognize trust gaps, the impact of trust on delegation and accountability, and practical ways to foster mutual trust in your team.Key Topics Covered:[0:00] Why trust matters for managers and teams.[2:13] How trust impacts delegation, micromanagement, and accountability.[4:50] Quick strategies to build trust with your team.--WORK WITH LI...

    7 min
  4. 153: One of the easiest tools for driving higher engagement and retention

    DEC 17

    153: One of the easiest tools for driving higher engagement and retention

    How do you get your team to invest more in their work?It's actually really simple. You show them you're invested in *them*. As we approach the end of the year, now is the time to proactively invest in your team to ensure success in 2025. In this episode, I dive into how being intentional with team support, feedback, and culture-building sets you apart as a leader and builds unstoppable teams. Whether your team is facing challenges or already excelling, proactively showing your ...

    11 min
  5. 152: Inside The New Manager Playbook - Your team will be more inspired when you do THIS

    DEC 12

    152: Inside The New Manager Playbook - Your team will be more inspired when you do THIS

    Motivating your team (and yourself) is one of the hardest challenges in management. In this episode, I share actionable strategies for identifying what motivates your team members, why their lack of motivation is your responsibility, and how to reconnect with your own purpose as a leader.Key Topics Covered:[0:00] Why motivation matters for your team and you as a leader[1:01] What to do when team members feel unmotivated[3:16] Understanding intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators[4:15] How to tap i...

    6 min
  6. 151: The MOST important step of holding people accountable that you're probably missing

    DEC 10

    151: The MOST important step of holding people accountable that you're probably missing

    There's a good chance you're missing the MOST important step in holding your teams accountable. Most managers are. What's that step, you ask? The follow through. So many times as leaders, we set clear expectations and then stop right there, forgetting that there's a critical check point we have to do on the other side. In this episode, I share how to move your team from simply completing tasks to taking full ownership of their responsibilities - and the true enabler of accountabilit...

    11 min
  7. 150: Inside The New Manager Playbook - Why you need this book

    DEC 5

    150: Inside The New Manager Playbook - Why you need this book

    In this episode, I share why I wrote The New Manager Playbook and how it’s designed to support new managers and seasoned leaders alike. From my own experience in Big Tech to insights from my workshops and trainings, this book is your go-to resource for making managing easier and more effective.💡 Tune in to learn:Why many managers feel unprepared for the role.The biggest challenges new managers face.How this book simplifies the hard stuff so you can focus on what matters: leading effectively.J...

    6 min
  8. 149: Your job titles might be leading to high turnover. How to fix it.

    DEC 3

    149: Your job titles might be leading to high turnover. How to fix it.

    Ever wonder why job titles matter so much to your team? It's more than just a nameplate—titles shape clarity, recognition, and growth paths in any organization. In this episode, I unpack the two key motivators behind title discussions and how you can approach them as a leader. Whether you're navigating requests for more clarity or grappling with the pressure to align titles with experience, this episode gives actionable insights to help you strike the right balance for your team.Key Topics Co...

    14 min
See All (158)

4.9
out of 5
72 Ratings

About

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 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 do I give feedback without the conversation being awkward?- How do I motivate my when I can't pay them more?- How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?- How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?- How do I help my team prioritize their time?- How do I delegate and get out of the weeds?- How do I set priorities when everything is important?Subscribe today and tune in every week where no topic is too big or too small to dive into.** About your host:Lia Garvin, the “Team Whisperer” provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools to communicate better with their teams, reduce overwhelm as managers, and turn their employees into profit-generating machines. She is the 2x bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team and Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast Managing Made Simple, and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations within Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. She is a sought-after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, Forbes, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.Learn more about Lia's programs, workshops, and speaking at: www.liagarvin.com 

Information

  • Creator
    Lia Garvin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Managing Made Simple
  • Show Website
    Managing Made Simple

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada