The Modern Manager

"283: 7 Types of Rest and How to Practice Them to Avoid Burnout" is a podcast episode where Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith discusses the different types of rest and how to incorporate more restorative practices. The podcast explores the impact of rest on energy levels and work-life balance, and provides a rest assessment tool to determine areas of energy depletion. It also emphasizes the importance of thought partnership with colleagues and rest for managers.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, power is at play in the workplace. The key is to understand your own power and the power dynamics so you and your team can accomplish great things together. But how do you start a conversation on such a sensitive and often awkward topic? Today’s guest is Catherine Bell. Catherine is a Professional Certified Coach, facilitator, and nonprofit consultant who has spent two decades working collaboratively with people to unleash their power as change-makers. She specializes in coaching for antiracist leadership, as well as career development, navigating challenging interpersonal and team dynamics, and nonprofit leadership and management. Catherine and I talk about power in the workplace–what the sources of power are, where power dynamics show up and how we can navigate power differences, how we can own and expand our power while helping our team members own and grow theirs, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:08) What is power, specifically power in the workplace?(07:33) Various types of informal power(11:31) Does power depend on context?(17:36) How to help your team understand the power they hold (23:29) How to reduce the risks of power differential(27:14) A great manager Catherine has worked for(28:27) Keep up with Catherine(29:22) [Extended Episode Only] How to navigate the uncomfortable dynamics of unearned power(31:32) [Extended Episode Only] Catherine’s first-hand experience in acknowledging unearned power and how it played out(35:31) [Extended Episode Only] Navigating the power dynamics with unearned powerAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Catherine:- Follow Catherine on LinkedIn here- Visit her website for more information hereFree 2-Pager PDF: “Resources for Understanding Power in the Workplace”Download a free PDF that has resources and tips for learning about and navigating power in the workplace. It also includes links to helpful articles to help you learn even more.Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Internationally recognized curiosity expert Scott Shigeoka joins the podcast to discuss the importance of curiosity, deep curiosity vs. shallow curiosity, the barriers to curiosity, and how to cultivate curiosity in the workplace using the DIVE model. They explore the transformative nature of curiosity in building connections and navigating difficult times, emphasizing self-reflection and mindfulness.

95% of our choices every day are made by our autopilot. And your mindset is the remarkable force shaping your autopilot system. So, how do you make sure that your autopilot is actually serving you and your team–helping you run at your optimal potential? Our guest expert has a lot to say on this topic.Today’s guest is Susan Hobson. Susan is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Founder/CEO of Elite High Performance Inc., host of “The Leadership Launchpad Project” podcast, author, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.Today, Susan and I talk about all things mindset–its importance and how it impacts everything you do as a manager. To dive deeper, Susan and I get into the different mindset beliefs and how they help or hinder us, how to engage your team in shifting mindsets, what leadership 2.0 is all about, plus so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:47) What is mindset architecture?(05:38) Example of mindsets that are running on autopilot(09:47) Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset(13:34) How can managers help their teams embrace a growth mindset(16:36) How to shift to a growth mindset when you think you’re already good at something(19:14) The Leadership 2.0(23:28) How to introduce mindset and all its concepts to your team(26:05) A great manager Susan has worked for(27:58) Keep up with Susan(29:35) [Extended Episode Only] The connection between emotional intelligence and mindset(35:02) [Extended Episode Only] How to get to know your emotions(36:42) [Extended Episode Only] Effective technique on how to shift your mindsetAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Susan:- Follow Susan on LinkedIn here- Connect with Susan on Instagram here- Become an Elite High Performance 2.0 Leader hereFree 30-minute Self-Awareness Awakening SessionSusan is offering 5 members of Podcast+ a free 30-minute self-awareness awakening session with one of the Elite High Performance coaches to help them turn up the high beams on their self-awareness. Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Performance management enables employees to learn and grow in service of being and doing their best. It traditionally happens through one-on-ones, weekly meetings, and annual performance reviews. However, for many managers and direct reports, performance management feels like a chore. Thankfully, today's guest has figured out how to easily and effectively do performance reviews.Today’s guest is Projjal Ghatak. Projjal is the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a mobile-first platform that helps managers and teams build better feedback loops in the global, hybrid teams of the future.Projjal and I talk about performance management through their Collaborative Team Development framework. We get into how to do it effectively, how to make it easier on both you as the manager and your direct report, how to reduce the bias that is often embedded in the process, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:44) The Collaborative Team Development framework explained (11:23) What data is needed for optimal performance feedback?(13:43) The role of AI in performance management/reviews(26:07) Alternative ways for managers to effectively do performance management(27:34) A great manager Projjal has worked for(29:37) Keep up with Projjal(30:41) [Extended Episode Only] How to connect the organization’s goals to individual goals(34:27) [Extended Episode Only] How to use the data you've gathered to have a thoughtful annual performance review conversation(37:03) [Extended Episode Only] The advantage of combining the power of AI with human observationsAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Projjal:- Follow Projjal on LinkedIn here- Follow OnLoop on LinkedIn here- Check out OnLoop on Instagram here- Visit OnLoop’s official website hereFREE First Quarter of “Collaborative Team Development”OnLoop is a habit-forming, generative AI-powered goals and feedback platform for high-functioning teams. It uses a proprietary Collaborative Team Development framework to help leaders drive clarity around the 5 hierarchical layers for high performance. Projjal is generously offering the first quarter free for their annual contract of our Collaborative Team Development (CTD) platform if they sign up in 2023 for kickoff in January 2024. For a team of 50, that would mean US$1,500 off! 1 Hour of Free Executive Coaching For any CEOProjjal is happy to offer 1 hour of free executive coaching for any CEO in the Modern Manager community.Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Antonio Garrido, an executive coach, discusses the power of journaling in improving leadership skills. Topics include the difference between leadership and management, developing self-awareness, making journaling a habit, and aligning manager and team goals.

When we think of iconic leaders in our history, many people think of impactful figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, or Susan B. Anthony. But defining what leadership is and what leaders really do can be challenging.So today, my guest will walk us through her definition of leadership to help us all thrive at work. Today’s guest is Teri Schmidt. Teri is the Director of Stronger to Serve Coaching & Teambuilding where she uses her 20+ years of experience in coaching, leadership, and performance improvement to seamlessly integrate teambuilding, leadership development, and community service. Her workshops and coaching cultivate empowered individuals, cohesive teams, and impactful contributions to society. Teri also hosts the Strong Leaders Serve podcast inspiring leaders to make their workplaces more compassionate and just through their leadership, without burning out.Teri and I talk about leadership in service of others, how to use your unique strengths and talents to avoid burnout, how to set your team up for success through servant leadership and creating shared values, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:57) What is leadership?(04:28) An example of a talent-first approach leadership(06:28) How leaders can avoid burnout(07:42) Ways to identify your unique strengths and talents(12:44) What does it mean to be courageous?(14:05) A quick story about using courage to unleash leadership talents(15:21) On making way for others so they can use their talents(17:23) The neglecting yourself trap(19:39) Why do we need shared values?(22:51) Tips on how to identify your team’s shared values(24:23) What is servant leadership?(26:02) A great manager that Teri has worked for(27:38) Keep up with Teri(29:08) [Extended Episode Only] Burnout traps that managers need to avoid(33:26) [Extended Episode Only] How to shift from being nice and wanting to be liked to being kind(36:31) [Extended Episode Only] The one question you should be asking when you’re feeling overwhelmedAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Teri:- Follow Teri on LinkedIn here- Subscribe to her Strong Leaders Serve podcast here- Check out her website for more information hereServe & Thrive Leadership Assessment (PLUS $100 discount code)This short self-assessment will give you insight into any of the three burnout traps that well-meaning, empathetic leaders are often at risk of falling into, together with resources for learning how to avoid those traps. In addition, the download includes a code for a $100 discount on Stronger to Serve's services, exclusive to members of The Modern Manager community and valid until Nov. 17, 2023.Get this free leadership assessment downloadable, discount coupon, book giveaways, and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Have you ever made a comment in a meeting that was met with silence? A silence that felt like hours, and you had no option but to wait for that awkward moment to be over? We’ve all been there. But having awkward moments at work doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, this week's guest says we can use those good awkward moments to make us more human and, therefore, more beloved as managers.Today’s guest is Henna Pryor. She is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning two-time TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Her highly acclaimed book, Good Awkward, launched on September 26th and was a recipient of the prestigious Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.In this episode, Henna and I talk about all things awkward: what it is, why we should embrace it, and what to do in an awkward situation if you're embarrassed or because of someone else.She also shares some tips on how to get comfortable with awkwardness, how awkwardness isn’t the same as ineptitude, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:27) What is awkwardness?(04:01) Where awkwardness shows up in workplaces(06:07) What is GOOD awkward?(08:39) The three ways we relate to awkwardness(10:27) How others perceive us when we have those awkward moments(12:43) An example of what happens when you let your guard down and get past that awkward moment(15:50) The difference between awkwardness and ineptitude(17:55) What do we do in awkward situations - if we’re the one who feels awkward or if we feel it for the other person?(21:21) A story on embracing good awkwardness(27:44) A great manager Henna has worked for(29:46) Keep up with Henna(31:37) [Extended Episode Only] What to do around awkward people(37:16) [Extended Episode Only] Tips on how to reduce awkwardness when meeting new people at an eventAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Henna:- Follow Henna on LinkedIn here- Follow Henna on Instagram here- Check out her book hereGiveaway: 3 Signed Copies of “Good Awkward”Awkwardness isn’t a weakness to fix – it’s your greatest asset for professional and personal growth. Members of The Modern Manager community have a chance to win 1 of 3 copies of Henna Pryor’s book, “Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You.” We’ll even throw in some bonus stickers! Bulk Book Discount on “Good Awkward”Members of The Modern Manager community can get a bulk discount on orders of 25 or more of Henna Pryor’s book. The discount amount depends on the number of books you order.Get these amazing book giveaways, book discounts, and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Top athletes in any sport have at least one coach, sometimes multiple, because they want to perform at their best. Turns out, managers aren't so different from athletes!In order for us to be the best leaders we can be, we need others to help us see our blindspots, push us to think and act in different ways and cheer us on when we’re unsure. In short, a coach can help you unlock your full potential. But coaching isn't a magic wand. It all depends on how willing you are to be coachable. Today's guests are Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he co-founded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016. He is also the co-founder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform.Jacquelyn is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and her lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership.Scott, Jacquelyn, and I talked about the most important thing any leader can do: be coachable. They share the four aspects of coachability, why being coachable is so powerful, and how to take steps to help yourself become more coachable, plus a whole lot more!Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:30) Defining what coaching is and what it’s not(04:29) What does it mean to be coachable, and what are its four components (09:56) A quick story(12:09) Why having a coach is beneficial(13:57) How to work with a coach to optimize the engagement(17:49) How does a 360 feedback process work(20:08) Things to consider when getting into a coaching relationship(21:11) How can mid-level or frontline managers ask for a coach from their bosses(23:35) A great manager that Jacquelyn has worked for (25:13) Keep up with Jacquelyn and Scott(26:58) [Extended Episode Only] How to encourage your team members to work with a coach(29:01) [Extended Episode Only] What is the relationship between you as the manager and your team member's coach?(30:22) [Extended Episode Only] Can you reach out to your team member’s coach for a progress report?(31:16) [Extended Episode Only] Ways to find a coachAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Scott and Jacquelyn:- Follow Scott on LinkedIn here- Follow Jacquelyn on LinkedIn here- Grab a copy of their book here- Visit 100 Coaches Agency for more information hereFree Kindle edition of Becoming CoachableMembers of The Modern Manager community can receive a free Kindle edition of Becoming Coachable. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. Get a free Kindle edition copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

What is your career goal as a manager?Managers play an essential role across all types of companies, and there are many levels for managers within an organization. But knowing which management level is right for you and how to advance your career isn't always clear. Fortunately, our guest has all the answers to your career path questions.Today's guest is Sonja "Dynamo" Price. Sonja is a Top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach. She has authored two books on career advancement, has a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development, and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach. She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.In this week's episode, Sonja and I talk about the things you should consider when thinking about what managerial level is right for you and how to make it happen.We also get into the details on what to do if your company doesn't give you the promotion you were hoping for, how to handle a conversation with a team member who wants to advance their career, and so much more!Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(02:15) How do you know if middle management or a senior leadership position is for you(07:44) What steps should you consider when advancing your career?(15:56) How managers can handle a conversation when an underperforming team member wants to be a manager(20:38) Do you need an advanced degree when moving up the ladder?(24:55) What to do if your company doesn’t give you the promotion you requested?(28:49) A great manager Sonja has worked for(30:52) Keep up with Sonja(32:09) [Extended Episode Only] How do you evaluate whether or not a promotion or project is right for you(37:19) [Extended Episode Only] How to approach your manager when you’re ready for a promotionAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Sonja:- Follow Sonja on Instagram here - Find her on LinkedIn here- Check out her website for more information hereGiveaway: 5 Book Copies of “The Pivot Point System”Sonja is offering 5 copies of her book, “The Pivot Point System: 5 Keys To Unlock Your Career, Health and Wealth”, to members of The Modern Manager community. This book offers hacks you can use to elevate your mindset, health, image, career, and wealth to build a better life, one step at a time. In your hands, you will hold a collection of 100 years of experience and dozens of proven processes that will allow you to make necessary changes.Get a chance to win a copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!