122 episodes
Managing Made Simple for Team Leaders & Small Business Owners Lia Garvin
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4.9 • 68 Ratings
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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 for Team Leaders & Business Owners 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 to give feedback well?
- How to motivate my team?
- How to be a good manager?
- How to manage a hybrid team?
- How to address performance issues?
- How do I improve my team’s productivity?
- How do I help my team prioritize their time?
- How to manage conflict?
- How to help my team achieve their career goals?
- How to avoid burnout as a manager?
Subscribe today and tune in every week where no topic is too big or too small to dive into.
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About your host:
Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker, and team operations consultant & coach with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of the The Workplace Reframe business consulting firm, she equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, stronger efficiency, and more profit. She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.
Learn more about Lia's programs, workshops, and speaking at: www.liagarvin.com
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121: Wednesday Trendsday - what is “quiet vacationing” and how do we prevent it?
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.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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120: What to do when a team member isn't meeting their full potential
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'.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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119: Two words that are PREVENTING your team from being accountable
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.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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118: The keys to a high performing remote team, with Justin Benson, CEO of the Bara Agency
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 of houses, and created the custom technology, systems, and strategies that were needed to scale along the way.Learn more about Justin and Bara Agency at: https://baraagency.com/
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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117: Operations aren’t boring, they’re the secret to higher profits
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 for ANY kind of business, and simple ways to help your teams achieve better results without burning out.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
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116: How to know it's the right time to hire a another manager
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 and have a good sense of what that manager will focus on.
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Grab your copy of THE UNSTOPPABLE TEAM, your playbook for communicating better with your team, managing with ease, and reaching higher profitability - all without burning yourself or your team out.
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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: liagarvin.com/scorecard
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/
Customer Reviews
Practical solutions to team performance
I’m a big Lia Garvin fan! Through her own experience and the wide range of experts she brings onto her show, Lia provides super valuable advice and guidance to managers at all levels. I’ve also loved seeing her expand the conversation of managing from just the soft skills of people management to the practical solutions to streamline team operations through her Ops Playbook. And she’s a joy to be around!
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Lia packs every episode with knowledge and insight. This is a must listen for any leader looking to level up.
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Thank you Lia! Episode 48 is the reminder I needed to help my contractors feel part of my vision and go the extra mile for my small art business. 🌈❤️🌱 expertise at its finest! -Jenna