The Modern Manager

Rich Diviney, a bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL commander, emphasizes the critical role of attributes over skills in achieving optimal performance. He discusses how resilience and adaptability are vital in high-pressure situations, highlighting their importance in effective teamwork. Rich shares insights on the nature of courage and how personal attributes can enhance team dynamics. He also outlines strategies for personal growth through focusing on developing attributes, offering practical steps for improvement in both individuals and teams.

Rebecca Zung, a negotiation and communication expert, shares tips on handling narcissists at work. She discusses spotting different types of narcissists, intervening with team members showing narcissistic behavior, dealing with narcissistic blindness, and protecting yourself. Learn practical strategies to navigate toxic behaviors and win negotiations with narcissistic personalities.

Urs Koenig, a former UN military peacekeeper, discusses radical humility in leadership. He emphasizes self-awareness, relational leadership, and a growth mindset. The importance of empowering team members and building trust is highlighted. Urs also breaks down five mental shifts every leader must make for success.

Dr. Steven Rogelberg, an expert in one-on-one meetings, shares practical tips to enhance these interactions. He discusses the benefits of regular one-on-ones, effective questioning techniques, and feedback strategies for managers. Learn how to make your meetings more valuable and impactful.

As a manager, you have a lot on your plate. Investing in relational time can sometimes feel like a nice-to-have rather than a must-do. But making time to build strong relationships and connections at work should be your top priority. It’s the single most impactful thing you can do for your career. Why? Today’s guest explains it all.Today’s guest is Patricia Bathory. Patricia combines her roles as a seasoned psychotherapist and the founder of a thriving import/export business to offer unique insights into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and leaders.Join Patricia and me as we talk about why investing in building strong workplace relationships and connections is vital, how to communicate expectations clearly, and the importance of empathy and understanding in the workplace.Whether you’re working with 5 to 500 colleagues, this episode is packed with insights on improving your relational skills even with people you may not necessarily like or agree with.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-episode guides 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(02:05) Why invest in strong relationships at work?(05:02) How to evaluate your workplace relationships(06:18) Recognizing your “way” is just one of many(11:13) The role of expectations in staying connected to people(14:53) Tips for handling workplace conflict(18:15) The art of seeing something from someone else’s perspective(24:55) A great manager Patricia has worked for(26:20) Keep up with Patricia(26:53) Final thoughts(27:36) [Extended Episode Only] What does it mean to be 50% of a relationship?(35:21) [Extended Episode Only] How to cope with feelings of betrayalAdditional 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 here- Build your team’s skills here- Grab The Modern Manager Skills Accelerator Bundle hereKeep up with Patricia- Follow Patricia on LinkedIn here- Check out her other works hereGet 10% off Connected: Building Relationships to Achieve Success and Make a Lasting ImpactIn Connected, Patricia Bathory reveals the importance of building a strong network of relationships (our village) to support us as we pursue our dreams. Drawing from her business experience, research into successful people’s relationships, and therapy practice, she shows readers how to master the art of connecting to lead healthier, happier, and more meaningful livesTo get this bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of 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 the 5 S's of effective delegation for leaders - Set Free, Sandbox, Safety Net, Scaffolding, Safety. Understand the importance of aligning skills with task difficulty. Explore tactics like autonomy with safety nets, sandbox approach, and providing guidance.

Experienced project management expert, Kory Kogon, shares a 5-step framework for mastering project management. She discusses the importance of combining value, people, and process for project success, emphasizes intuitive project management skills from personal lives, and offers practical tips for effective project management.

Dealing with stressful conversations is never easy; whether you’re telling a client the project is delayed or relaying a bad performance review to a team member. But as managers, we can’t just avoid these conversations.Putting them off may protect us from our vulnerabilities, but they actually get in the way of having authentic and productive conversations with our teams.So, how do we navigate the emotional rollercoaster of a stressful conversation? How do we make sure they actually lead to something positive? Today’s guest will walk us through how we can engage in difficult conversations most productively.Joining me today is Candice Elliott. Candice is a Fractional CHRO and HR Mentor for business and non-profit leaders. She focuses on the intersection of public health, organizational and community development, helping leaders foster cultures of healing where they and their teams can thrive. In this episode, Candice walks us through the four Fs of stress responses. She also discusses the importance of creating a safe work environment through trust and relationship-building, plus helpful physical techniques to release stress and much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-episode guides 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(01:58) The four Fs of stress responses(05:43) Helpful tips to keep your stress response from sabotaging your conversations(08:48) Is taking a break advisable when in a stressful conversation?(13:06) What does a freeze response look like, and how to manage it?(18:16) The importance of building trust and meaningful relationships(24:17) Physical techniques to release stress(25:06) A great manager Candice has worked for(26:21) Keep up with Candice(27:32) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when someone you’re speaking with becomes defensive?(34:57) [Extended Episode Only] How to handle difficult conversations in a team settingAdditional 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 here- Build your team’s skills hereKeep up with Candice Elliott- Follow Candice on Instagram and LinkedIn- Visit her website for more information hereFree 45-Minute Burnout Buster ConsultCandice is offering members of Podcast+ a free Burnout Buster Consult. During this 45-minute session, you’ll identify the most impactful next step you can take toward preventing burnout for you and your team.To get these guest bonuses and many other member benefits, become a member of 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!

Yari Ising, founder of The Ising Agency, shares unusual strategies for productive meetings: benefits of no-meeting days, exit strategy, designing effective meetings, keeping team updated, meeting dos and don'ts. Learn how to reclaim time and make meetings count!

Learn from executive coach and team building expert James Scouller as he discusses the 3 Cs model for building winning teams. He distinguishes between real teams and pseudo teams, emphasizes clear goals and trust, and shares insights on effective team formation. Discover the importance of commitment, combust, and combine phases in team building for success.