The Modern Manager

Explore the importance of timelines and emotional control in decision-making. Learn how to draw logical conclusions through information discernment and why big-picture thinking is critical. Discover the value of collaborative thinking and how to be a good collaborative partner.

Learn 5 proven steps to motivate your team from JC Bernstein, a management coach. Topics include the ineffectiveness of bigger paychecks, the SPARK method for motivation, practical steps for each component, uncovering employee motivation through questions, and the impact of a great manager on career growth.

Loren, an expert on cultural intelligence, talks about the importance of understanding cultural differences in the workplace and how it impacts communication. She emphasizes embracing cultural differences, curiosity, and inclusivity, and provides tips to improve cultural intelligence.

Tracy O'Malley, Enneagram expert success coach, discusses using the Enneagram as a tool to understand ourselves and our team members. She shares an overview of the nine personality types and how this knowledge can drive personal growth and enhance team collaboration. Tracy also explores centers of intelligence in the Enneagram system and their relevance in management and team dynamics.

Atif Rafiq, a seasoned leader in Silicon Valley and Fortune 500, discusses the importance of upstream work for effective execution. He introduces decision sprints, explores psychological safety, and emphasizes the role of questions in innovation. Maintaining organizational culture, alignment, and shared understanding are crucial in upstream work. Achieving alignment in decision making and execution requires working from the same information and resolving areas of disagreement. Check out the episode for more insights on improving decision making and execution.

Your business is only as strong as your employees. So, if you want to build a strong and thriving business, you need to hire top-notch people. But hiring them is only a part of the equation. You must bring them together and transform them from high-performing individuals to high-performing teams. This is where successful team building comes in.Team building comes in all shapes and sizes, and whether you love spending time building relationships with and amongst your team or find it a bit silly or inefficient, doing team building right can significantly impact your team's productivity and morale. How can you maximize the power of team building?Today’s guest is Michael Alexis. Michael is the CEO of teambuilding.com, an industry leader in virtual, hybrid, and in-person team-building experiences. He has been leading remote workforces for almost a decade.Michael and I talk about all things team building–its various forms and why it's important. We also explore how you can incorporate it into your regular workday, how to do amazing events virtually and in person, 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(01:39) Is team building really fun and engaging?(03:09) How important is team building(05:20) The different types of team building(08:32) Incorporating team building into the regular workday(11:30) How to do team building virtually(15:49) Examples of fun and quirky  team building events(19:32) Factors to consider when planning a team building event(23:19) Is polling your team necessary when planning for such an event?(25:48) Should managers and senior leaders give their team time to bond without them?(28:13) A great manager Michael has worked for(29:33) Keep up with Michael(30:40) [Extended Episode Only] What do you do when something goes sideways during a team building activity?(34:57) [Extended Episode Only] Benefits of hiring an outside expert to plan your team building (39:08) [Extended Episode Only] What are the things not to do in a team building event?Additional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereKeep up with Michael Alexis- Follow Michael on LinkedIn here- Check out his website for more hereFree Download: “How to Run a Great Virtual Icebreaker: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet”Download a PDF with tips for running great icebreakers, an extensive (but not exhaustive) list of icebreaker questions, and links to other resources, including blog articles and example icebreaker games.Get this guest bonus 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!

Learn how to effectively deal with workplace conflict with expert Carol Bowser as she shares insights on healthy conflict dynamics, emotional responses, and the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and risk management. Discover practical strategies for resolving conflicts and promoting collaboration in the workplace.

This podcast explores effective goal setting, emphasizing the need for clarity and specificity in defining success. It discusses the importance of aligning visions, setting clear goals to avoid confusion, and adjusting goals to fit available capacity. It also emphasizes brainstorming potential obstacles and identifying unintended consequences in achieving strategic goals.

Ranjay Gulati, author of Deep Purpose, shares insights on how organizations can unlock their potential through purpose. Topics include the power of purpose, translating purpose into the organization, managers creating purpose, finding meaning in work, and the importance of clear organizational purpose.

CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin, debunks the dream job myth and advocates for a 'good enough' job. They discuss creating a happy work environment, manager's role, supporting struggling team members, and more.