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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

S07E09: How to Become the Manager People Actually Want to Work For

from The Leadership Gambit · host Chris Miller, Dane Smith

Most people don’t hate work.They hate how work makes them feel.In this episode, we break down what actually separates managers people avoid from leaders people trust, follow, and stay for. Not theory. Not corporate buzzwords. Real, human leadership skills you can use immediately.You’ll learn:How to build trust faster than you thinkWhy most one-on-ones fail and how to make them meaningfulHow to give feedback without triggering defensivenessWhen to coach, when to mentor, and when to step backHow to read what people really need, help, space, or supportWhether you manage people, want to step into leadership, or just want to protect your energy at work, this episode gives you practical tools to create healthier, more human work environments.Because leadership today isn’t about control.It’s about trust, impact, and the experience people have working with you.Additional resources:Harvard Business Review Manager's Handbook: The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand OutSupercommunicators with journalist Charles Duhigg | A Bit of Optimism PodcastThe Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes EverythingSupport the showReady to take your personal development to the next level? Visit www.theleadershipmovement.net to request access to our FREE quick start guides, self-assessments,  and other resources that you can use to turn your new knowledge into practice.

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Most people don’t hate work. They hate how work makes them feel. In this episode, we break down what actually separates managers people avoid from leaders people trust, follow, and stay for. Not theory. Not corporate buzzwords. Real, human leadership skills you can use immediately. You’ll learn: How to build trust faster than you thinkWhy most one-on-ones fail and how to make them meaningfulHow to give feedback without triggering defensivenessWhen to coach, when to mentor, and when to step ba...

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