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  • The Behaviors That Make or Break Team Performance

    The Behaviors That Make or Break Team Performance
    2025/09/09
    When the “real meeting” happens after the meeting… We've all been there (likely on all sides of this story): People nod along in the team meeting.No one pushes back.A decision gets made. Then, moments later, Slack lights up with doubts, hallway chats surface all the real concerns, and suddenly progress slows. This week’s episode is about those team patterns we all know are hurting us and why still so many teams get stuck in them. Spoiler: it’s not about bad people (yes, that co-worker is not actually the problem!). It’s about predictable dysfunctions most teams naturally fall into. Ramona walks you through the 5 core dysfunctions that get in the way of a team's performance and shows you how to shift your team from artificial consensus and siloed execution to real trust, fierce conversations, shared accountability, and actual collective results. If your team is smart, capable, but somehow still… not quite at its best, then this is the episode you’ve been looking for. What we’ll talk about:- Why “being nice” in meetings might be killing creativity and clarity- The true cost of avoiding conflict (and how to mine it productively)- How peer-to-peer accountability beats top-down micromanagement- What high-performing teams actually do differently and how to get started She also shares how the Five Behaviors® assessment and workshop help teams identify what’s holding them back and provides a structured, practical path toward higher performance. Listen now on Webpage, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Learn more about our Five Behaviors workshops: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ou9nrWEMwQc6Y7wX6p41ZwbmuZT2uPju/view?usp=sharing- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable - meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona: https://calendly.com/ramonashaw/leadership-strategy-session- Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 150 - Reasons for Underperformance- Episode 67 - How Do You Measure Your Own Performance? — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    45 分
  • Lonely at the Top: Why Leadership Feels Isolating

    Lonely at the Top: Why Leadership Feels Isolating
    2025/09/02
    We don't talk about it much, but most leaders eventually feel it: That shift in team dynamics after your promotion.The conversations that stop the second you walk into the room.The heavy pressure from above that you can't share with your team. It's not about needing more friends. It's the unique isolation that comes with leadership. In this week's episode of The Manager Track, we cover: - Why leadership creates distance, even with people who like and respect you - How to recognize when loneliness is becoming unhealthy - The mindset shift that turns isolation into a sign of growth - Specific ways to connect with peers, mentors, and yourself If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight alone, this episode will help you see it differently and give you tools to manage it. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 267 - Horizontal Leadership: Creating Teams That Own Their Work- Episode 160 - What if I don't like to lead?- Episode 40 - Three Ways to Learn From Mistakes and Failure (and Not Get Knocked Down) — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    32 分
  • Frustrated at Work? How to Lead Without Blowing Up or Bottling Up

    Frustrated at Work? How to Lead Without Blowing Up or Bottling Up
    2025/08/26
    We don't like to admit it, but every leader has been there: That Friday afternoon email from your boss.The team member who “forgets” a deadline.The rising heat in your chest right before you snap. As much as we wish frustration and anger weren't part of leadership, they are.The real question is: What do you do with it? In this week’s episode of The Manager Track, we share:- The “pressure cooker” effect that builds up frustration until leaders explode- The difference between losing control and controlled intensity- How anger can actually help you be a stronger leader (if you know how to use it)- Practical steps to cool down in the moment and turn frustration into action If you've ever worried about losing your cool (or bottling it up until you burn out), this episode is for you. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 226 - When Innovation Requires Disappointment: AI Strategies and Leadership - With Kate O'Neill- Episode 73 - How Great Leaders Control Their Egos — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    43 分
  • Biohacking Executive Presence: Signals That Shape Perception - With Scott Hutcheson

    Biohacking Executive Presence: Signals That Shape Perception - With Scott Hutcheson
    2025/08/19
    Executive presence isn’t about faking confidence; it’s about sending the right signals.And no, that doesn’t mean standing like a superhero before your big meeting. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Scott Hutcheson about how biology, not bravado, drives leadership impact. His argument? Leadership isn’t about personality or charisma. It’s about biology. And the good news is, biology can be influenced. We’re talking:- Small behavioral tweaks that signal warmth, competence, and gravitas- What actually builds trust and credibility on Zoom - How to be deliberate with your behavior without being robotic If you’ve ever wondered why some people just own the room (even the virtual ones), this episode breaks down the signals they’re sending and how you can do it too, without pretending to be someone you’re not. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts​ ​and YouTube.— RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Dr. Scott Hutcheson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthutcheson/- Dr. Scott Hutcheson Website: https://scotthutcheson.com/- Dr. Scott Hutcheson Book: Biohacking Leadership: Leveraging the Biology of Behavior to Maximize Your Impact - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 252 - Understanding Different Communication Styles- Episode 198- Executive Communication — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    33 分
  • From Engineer to Manager: The 4 Changes That Blindside Most New Engineering Managers

    From Engineer to Manager: The 4 Changes That Blindside Most New Engineering Managers
    2025/08/12
    You were confident in your role as an engineer solving problems, writing code, and being the go-to person when things broke. Then the promotion came, and the work changed. More meetings. More people decisions. Less hands-on time with the code you know so well. In this episode of The Manager Track, Ramona Shaw shares the four shifts that often make the move into management feel harder than expected: letting go of your old role, improving how you communicate, delegating without over-controlling, and working through imposter syndrome. Here’s what we’ll cover: - Why stepping back from hands-on work can feel like losing part of your identity- How to make your message land with both your team and leadership- Ways to delegate that build trust and capability- What to do when you question if you should be leadingIf you’re moving from technical work into leadership, this conversation will help you see the changes ahead and adjust with more clarity. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts​ ​and YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkitsExecutive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-courseSchedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —Episode 64 - New Managers: Being "Productive" Means Something Different NowEpisode 61 - From IC to Manager - 4 Main Shifts — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw* Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    37 分
  • The Self-Sacrificing Manager : Breaking the Cycle of Doing Everyone's Work.mp3

    The Self-Sacrificing Manager : Breaking the Cycle of Doing Everyone's Work.mp3
    2025/08/05
    But when you’re the one staying late, fixing mistakes, and picking up the slack, that “helpfulness” becomes a leadership trap.And if you don’t catch it early, it’ll quietly sabotage your team’s growth.In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona dives into the sneaky habit of self-sacrificing managers who end up doing everyone’s work under the disguise of being “helpful” or “collaborative.” It might feel like you’re being a servant leader, but really, you’re becoming an overused safety net for everyone else.What we’ll unpack:- Why doing your team’s work isn’t helping them (or you)- The real reason you cave when people push back - How to stop trading respect for temporary approval- Why being seen as “nice” isn’t the same as being an effective leader- The four habits to break the self-sacrificing cycle for goodIf you’re tired of staying late, fixing things that shouldn’t be yours, and wondering why you’re the only one drowning, this episode will hit home. You’ll learn how to lead without over-functioning, set better boundaries, and actually develop your team. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 250 - Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers- Episode 225- Optimizing Work Dynamics - With Lotus Buckner — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    26 分
  • Behind the Scenes of Growth: Coaching Insights for Leaders on the Rise

    Behind the Scenes of Growth: Coaching Insights for Leaders on the Rise
    2025/07/29
    You’re succeeding on paper... rising through the ranks, trusted by leadership, seen as reliable and driven. But under the surface, there’s fatigue, maybe even frustration. Why does it feel like the more you give, the more is expected? In this episode, we peel back the layers behind high-achieving discontent. In this episode of The Manager Track, Ramona unpacks a quiet leadership dilemma: what happens when your success is built on outdated beliefs, people-pleasing habits, and an over-reliance on external validation. Drawing from real coaching conversations (and a few personal confessions), she explores why high performers often feel stuck, exhausted, or resentful as they climb the ranks even when they’re technically “crushing it.” Here’s what we’ll get into:- The sneaky ways your success metrics get hijacked by other people’s expectations- Why burnout and over-functioning aren’t just about time, they’re about belief systems- How leadership habits don’t shift until your software (aka mindset) gets upgraded- What to do when your brain resists change like it’s fighting for survival (because it is) Whether you’re leading your first team or eyeing the next big leap, this episode will help you pause, recalibrate, and make sure you’re not succeeding at the wrong things. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 155- 4 Insights from Running a New Manager Training Program- Episode 65- Why Coach When Giving Advice Is So Much Easier? — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    30 分
  • Behind the Mask : The Hidden Drivers of Workplace Behavior

    Behind the Mask : The Hidden Drivers of Workplace Behavior
    2025/07/22
    You nod in meetings even if you'd like to call BS. You say “no problem” when your plate’s already full. You follow along while wondering what on earth is actually going on here? Welcome to the workplace, where everyone’s wearing a mask (and not the kind you pick up at Walgreens). In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona goes beyond the surface of human behavior at work. This isn’t another chat about skills or competencies. It’s about the psychological truths most of us feel but rarely talk about: the survival instincts, the childhood patterns, the tension behind fake “I’m fine” answers. What we’ll get into:- The subtle difference between confidence and the performance of confidence- What that overly critical teammate might really be trying to hide- What to do when someone insists everything’s fine… but their voice says otherwise- How projection shapes what we notice, criticize, and obsess over at workIf you’ve ever walked out of a conversation thinking, What just happened?, this episode’s for you. We’ll help you understand what’s really going on under the surface, behind the performance, and under that calm, competent exterior. Tune in for some perspective-shifting insights. Listen now on our Website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more at: http://archova.org/1on1-course- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE. - Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —- Episode 187 Difficult People at Work- Episode 164 Being Assertive at Work- Episode 144 Emotions at Work — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and to our Spotify Page, and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.
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    30 分