256: Embrace ‘Both-And’ Thinking to Optimize Polarities with Ronni Hendel

Each person brings their values and perspectives to group decision-making. But what happens when those perspectives seem to be conflicting? We need to be cost conscious, and we

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255: The Benefits of and Processes for Great One-on-Ones with Jason Wick

How can a manager help their team members grow if they aren’t aware of their skillsets, dreams, and roadblocks? Managers play a critical role in supporting their people’s

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254: Shifting Expectations of Work with Mia Baytop Russell

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we work. From hybrid work to workplace culture; from motivation to burnout; from work-life balance to communication;

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253: From Overwhelmed to High Performing with Byron Morrison

Setting healthy productivity habits is crucial for our overall well-being. When we are productive, we feel good about ourselves and our accomplishments; we are also more likely to

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252: Facilitate Powerful Collaborations with Deb Mashek

Collaboration is essential for success in today’s workplace. No matter how much intelligence and creativity any individual possesses, collaboration between team members always leads to better results. Collaboration

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251: Align Your Productivity Approach and Your Work Style with Sandra Halling

Being productive is a skill that comes naturally to some people, but it can be more difficult for others, especially those with learning differences or other challenges. Depending

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250: Lessons Learned from 250 Episodes

Welcome to episode 250 of The Modern Manager! Phew! I’m so excited to reach this milestone, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has listened to and supported

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249: Use a Strengths-Based Approach to Develop Your Team Members with Scott Whiteford

Do you know your team members’ unique talents? Every member of a workplace possesses a unique set of talents and skills that can be valuable to a team.

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248: How to Fix Common Mindset Mistakes with Dre Baldwin

At some point, we’ve all been told to “Work smarter, not harder.” But what does that actually mean? Working smarter often means recognizing the importance of mindset in

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247: The Power of Meditation for Managers with Shai Tubali

You’ve probably heard of meditation as a personal practice, but did you know it can have benefits to your professional life? Regular meditation practice can help reduce stress,

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