61 episodios
Management Material Catherine Van Der Laan
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- Economía y empresa
Welcome to Management Material. My name is Catherine Van Der Laan. I started my career at the bottom as an assistant and worked my way up to become the boss’s boss in 8 years. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that what got you to where you are now won’t get you to where you want to be. This podcast is for top performers who want to be amazing managers. I’ve coached lots of talented people to get them from entry-level to recognized top performers to new managers to seasoned executives. I challenge deeply held beliefs and change how people see the world. Management is all about leadership. The best managers were developed leaders long before they had any direct reports. Here's one thing that most people won't tell you: Management is a skill. Management is a skill you can learn, just like the hard skills that got you to where you are now. Management Material is about developing you into the best manager you can be. Let’s turn YOU into management material.
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Get a New Full-Time Job: Find Your Full-Time Fit
Send us a Text Message.We're starting a 7-part series entitled "Get a New Full-Time Job." This series mimics the more in-depth group program called "Get a New Full-Time Job." You can find out more about the group program here: https://www.saverstreet.com/service-page/find-a-new-ft-job-group-coaching-sessionClass 1: Find Your Full-Time FitClass 2: Create an AI-Proof Resume and Cover LetterClass 3: Cultivate a Professional Online Presence Class 4: Network Without DesperationClass 5: Interv...
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Leadership vs. Management: What's the Difference Between a Manager and a Leader?
Send us a Text Message."People don't leave jobs; they leave managers." - a common managerial proverbGetting the title of "manager" doesn't automatically qualify you as a leader. Most managers (at least 58%, according to one study) are so bad at leadership that their employees call them "toxic" and leave. If that doesn't sound an alarm for you, I don't know what would.In today's podcast episode, we'll tackle the distinct difference between being a manager and a leader. I go into my first ...
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Rebuilding Trust and Mastering Transparent Communication in Leadership
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how to piece back together the fragile puzzle of trust once it's fallen apart? That's what we conquer on today's Management Material, as I share the transformative journey of a leadership development client navigating the treacherous waters of office politics and slander. You'll be privy to our intense discussions on accountability and the power of transparent communication, all vital in stitching the seams of broken professional relationships. I...
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Mastering the Art of Feedback: A Leadership Journey to Support and Success
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we cover the fine-tuned art of giving feedback so it's received well. It's not easy to give feedback. Most of us have had at least one experience with giving feedback and seeing it blow up in our faces. If you like to avoid conflict, like me, it might seem like giving feedback to a colleague is a lose-lose situation. Let's turn giving feedback into a win-win situation. This podcast episode puts the "sandwich" method where it belongs ...
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Steering Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Inspiring and Re-Engaging Your Team
Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets to revitalizing your team's passion and productivity with me, Catherine Van Der Laan, as we navigate the storm of today's workplace challenges. In this episode, I share my personal journey and the strategies that have transformed teams facing the threat of financial instability and job insecurity. You'll learn about the three-step process that can shift your team's focus from fear to flourishing—a method that has proven vital in my own leadership...
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Leading After Your Company Has Experienced a Layoff
Send us a Text Message.There's a right way and a wrong way to lead after a layoff. When RIFs shatter company morale and rewrite the organizational chart, people can do really weird and stupid things. Let's talk through what it means to be a leader after layoffs affect your colleagues emotionally. My journey through the aftermath of downsizing has taught me invaluable lessons about strengthening a team and leading after a RIF, which I'm happy to share with you. Leading afte...