Ep. 30: How to Manage Yourself Before You Manage Others | Lynda Harvey on Leadership, Motherhood & Mindset

Send us Fan MailWhat if leadership didn’t start in the boardroom — but in your own living room? In this episode of The Manage Her, host Aimee Rickabus sits down with Lynda Harvey (@lynda.leads) — former corporate leader at Verizon and Nordstrom turned viral TikTok educator — to explore the new rules of management: self-awareness, calm leadership, and practical empathy.Lynda breaks down how she built her thriving micro-learning platform on social leadership, the lessons she’s learned raising two teens while running a business, and why knowing who you don’t want to be is just as important as knowing who you are. From tactical missions to emotional intelligence, this conversation will help you reframe what real leadership looks like in 2025.If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, overwhelm, or “imposter” feelings as a new leader or working mom, this episode is for you. Watch now and learn how to manage yourself before you manage others.⸻Timestamps (optional for upload):00:00 – Intro: Reframing Invisible Work as Leadership02:12 – Lynda’s Corporate Journey: Verizon → Nordstrom → Entrepreneur06:45 – Why Moms Make Great Managers12:00 – From TikTok to Training Platform18:30 – Self-Management vs People Management27:10 – Tactical Missions & Everyday Leadership35:00 – Knowing Who You Don’t Want to Be41:50 – Fun Closer + Takeaways⸻Links & Resources:📚 Follow Lynda Harvey → Instagram @lynda.leads (https://www.instagram.com/lynda.leads)🎓 Join her leadership school on the School app📖 Learn more about Aimee Rickabus & The Manage Her → https://www.themanageher.com#TheManageHer#AimeeRickabus#LyndaLeads#LyndaHarvey#LeadershipStartsWithin#ManageYourselfFirst#MomsMakeGreatManagers#WomenInLeadership#SelfManagement#LeadWithEmpathy———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.