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Making a Manager
by Michael Barrell
To the new (and not-so-new) manager, the big question is this:What does it take to be a great manager?Well, great managers know how to motivate and build a great team.Great managers know how to win trust and respect, make an impact and achieve their goals.And great managers get promoted, again and again.And they make more money because of it.So how do managers like you, who are bootstrapping your own careers, join their club?That is the question, and this podcast will give you the answers.My name’s Michael Barrell and welcome to Making a Manager.
Episodes
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020: Boss Up: How to Be the Assertive Manager Everyone Admires
020: Boss Up: How to Be the Assertive Manager Everyone Admires The topic today is assertive management, and how to develop it. Today we get to break down: The importance and benefits of assertive leadership in everyday life and managerial roles. The challenges faced when voicing opinions...
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019: The One Rule That Will Make Even the Toughest Employee Love Your Feedback!
019: The One Rule That Will Make Even the Toughest Employee Love Your Feedback! Ever found yourself stumbling when it comes to giving critical... ahem, constructive feedback? Well, you're not alone! Today, I'm here to share a little secret that has helped transform my managerial journey, and I…
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018: First Day Jitters? How to WOW Your New Team in Seconds With an Unforgettable First Impression
018: First Day Jitters? How to WOW Your New Team in Seconds With an Unforgettable First Impression Ever walked into a room and felt like all eyes were on you? That's your first day managing a new team. But what if I told you there's a way to turn those nerve-wracking seconds into a standing…
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017: 3 Things I WISH I KNEW As A Brand New Manager
017: 3 Things I WISH I KNEW As A Brand New Manager Have you ever had one of those "I wish I knew that earlier'' moments in your management role at work? I haven’t had one… I’ve probably had a thousand of them. Why? Because leadership can be a bit like diving into the deep end without floaties....
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016: Stop Doubting Yourself! 5 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Confidence as a New Manager
016: Stop Doubting Yourself! 5 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Confidence as a New Manager Getting an early hold of self-confidence is essential for the first-time manager. So today, I'll set out the actionable steps to identify, accept, and turn your fears into growth opportunities. Perfect for new…
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015: New Managers Beware: 7 Deadly Sins You're Probably Committing!
015: New Managers Beware: 7 Deadly Sins You're Probably Committing! Today, I'll be unpacking the 7 Deadly Sins that new managers often fall into. Here's a sneak peek: Being a Buddy, Not a Boss - It's about striking the right balance. Overpromising and Underdelivering - Your word is your bond....
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014: 5 Ugly Mistakes Every First Time Manager Makes - Are You Guilty?
014: 5 Ugly Mistakes Every First Time Manager Makes - Are You Guilty? Today, I'll be breaking down the 5 ugly mistakes that first-time managers often make. Here's what you can expect: Micromanaging - It's more harmful than you think. Lack of Communication - The glue that holds teams together....
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013: How to Mentor an Employee
013: How to Mentor an Employee The best managers are the best mentors. But how do we mentor properly? Well, here's 4 very simple steps that you should follow. Let's discuss. *** MAKING A MANAGER*** To the ambitious up-and-coming manager, the big question is this: What does it take to be a great...
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012: The Perfect Formula For Selling A New Idea To Your Boss
012: The Perfect Formula For Selling A New Idea To Your Boss So the good news is – you’ve got a great idea – it’s going make your life as manager easier, it will make your staff happier, and it will save your company money. Bad news – you’re not quite sure how to get your own higher-ups on board....
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011: How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees (Introducing: The Difficult Conversations Model)
011: How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees (Introducing: The Difficult Conversations Model) If you’ve ever had a difficult conversation with an employee then this episode is for you. What I’m about to share with you in this episode of Making a Manager is quite possibly the simplest...
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010: The Art Of Saying No Once You've Already Said Yes
Episode 10: The Art Of Saying No Once You've Already Said Yes. When I talk to managers who haven't quite mastered the art of saying no once they've already said yes, here's what they tell me: Saying no always sucks - but especially sucks when you've already said yes and now you have to renege on...
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009: This Is The Most Important Management Lesson I Was Ever Taught…and It Wasn’t From Business School
Episode 9: This is the most important management lesson I was ever taught…and it wasn’t from business school. Here’s the deal: Your own people have likely made plenty of mistakes. In fact, they are probably making mistakes right now. And I guarantee that they’ll continue to make mistakes into the...
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008: How To Build A Creative Team (In 4 Simple Steps)
Episode 8 Today’s episode is about workplace creativity. Or more specifically, the steps you need to take to grow creativity in your employees. Most of us already know of the benefits of having a creative workplace – or creative people in that workplace. Let me name a few: -Increased engagement....
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007: Overcoming Worker Refusals To Return To The Office (COVID-19 Special)
Episode 7 Today’s episode is all about navigating employee refusals to return to the office. Now, to clarify, I’m not just talking about any old refusal to return to the office after a period of absence, I’m talking specifically about instances in which your employees are reluctant to come back…
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006: How To Have A Positive Work Culture (And Proof That They Are More Productive)
Episode 6 Today I'm giving you the proof in the pudding of why positive work cultures are more productive. But not only that, after I tell you the why, I’m going to give you the how: specifically, the 4 critical steps that research points us to in order to cultivate a positive workplace culture....
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005: 10 Ways To Manage Angry Employees
Episode 5 The show title pretty much says it all – 10 ways to manage angry employees. This is a quick and dirty look at some very easy to implement, evidence-based tactics to not only make you a better leader – but to also make your team a happier and more efficient one. *** MAKING A MANAGER***…
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004: How To Boost Employee Financial Wellbeing (Even If You're The Wellbeing Grim Reaper)
Episode 4 We all know that happier employees are more productive and engaged than their unhappy counterparts. But what about financial wellbeing? Hell, what is financial wellbeing? And how to we look after it? Well that’s exactly what we are going to dive into today. We’re going to get into the...
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003: 9 Reasons Why Your Employee Rewards System Still Sucks
Episode 3 This episode is all about getting your employee reward structure right - a key requirement for the success of your team and for your business. Now managers are bombarded with advice about pay – but the unfortunate thing is that most of that advice is wrong. This episode rights that…
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002: The Dangerous Myth About Employee Motivation
Episode 2 Managers need to stop buying into this expensive myth about employee motivation. So follow me in this episode as we go on a journey into the weeds of team motivation. While we do so, we'll have a look at some of the factors that account for why this myth about employee motivation is so...
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001: You Want Your Employees To Trust You. Here's How To Make It Happen.
Episode 1 What is trust when it comes to employees and employers, what makes it up, how do you go about building it and what do you need to do to make sure it doesn’t just evaporate in front of your very eyes once you’ve built it up? Well friend, that’s what we are digging into on today’s…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
To the new (and not-so-new) manager, the big question is this:What does it take to be a great manager?Well, great managers know how to motivate and build a great team.Great managers know how to win trust and respect, make an impact and achieve their goals.And great managers get promoted, again and again.And they make more money because of it.So how do managers like you, who are bootstrapping your own careers, join their club?That is the question, and this podcast will give you the answers.My name’s Michael Barrell and welcome to Making a Manager.
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To the new (and not-so-new) manager, the big question is this:What does it take to be a great manager?Well, great managers know how to motivate and build a great team.Great managers know how to win trust and respect, make an impact and achieve their goals.And great managers get promoted, again and...
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