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The Modern Manager

The Modern Manager

By: Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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 Host Mamie Kanfer Stewart shares practical approaches to help you be a great manager. Learn more at: https://themodernmanager.com/ Solo episodes are like mini-courses, providing actionable tips based on experience and research. Guest episodes are engaging conversations that elicit insights and suggestions for how to apply the ideas. Learn more about effective meeting practices, communication skills, managing conflict, team building, time management, group dynamics, goal setting and accountability, team competencies, productivity and collaboration technologies, organizational culture, and more. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode!© 2021 The Modern Manager Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • 357: What Every New Manager Must Do in Their First 45 Days with James Turk

    357: What Every New Manager Must Do in Their First 45 Days with James Turk
    May 13 2025
    You’ve just stepped into a new manager role—congratulations! Now what?The first few weeks can feel like a whirlwind. One day you’re a high-performing individual contributor, and the next, you’re expected to lead a team, set direction, and navigate complex dynamics—all while still figuring out what kind of leader you want to be.Thankfully, today’s guest is here to guide you through those critical first 45 days.Today’s guest is James Turk. James is an executive coach, keynote speaker, facilitator, founder and CEO of The Turk Group, a boutique learning and development consulting firm, and author of The Giving Game – Becoming The Leader That Others Want To Follow. With more than twenty-five years of experience, James has expertly designed and delivered training and coaching programs and solutions in the areas of leadership development, sales, change management, and strategic planning for clients across a wide range of industries—including financial services, digital media, biotech, and more. His clients include Spotify, Squarespace, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Goldman Sachs, Equinox, and many more.In this episode, James outlines a step-by-step strategy for earning trust, clarifying expectations, and cultivating team alignment early on through consistent rituals like team meetings and one-on-ones.Plus, in the extended episode available to Podcast+ members, we dive into the trickier scenarios, like managing former peers, inheriting a team someone else wanted to lead, and managing up when your boss isn’t showing up.Whether you’re a first-time manager (or know someone who is), this conversation is packed with real-world insights to help you lead with confidence and intention—starting day one.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) Introduction(02:00) Why transitioning to a managerial role is hard(08:40) How to assess your leadership skills(10:53) Starting strong: earning credibility with your new team(12:52) Building trust as a new manager from day one(16:59) A real-life coaching story from Buzzfeed(23:04) How to spend your first 45 days as a new manager(28:37) A great manager James has worked for(30:57) Keep up with James(31:47) [Extended Episode Only] How to navigate friendships when you become the boss(36:03) [Extended Episode Only] Managing someone who was passed over for your role(38:31) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when your boss isn’t showing up for youAdditional 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- Upskill your team here- Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here- Check out the book Leadership Pipeline here Keep up with James Turk- Follow James on LinkedIn and Instagram- Grab a copy of James’s book The Giving Game here- Follow The Turk Group for updates on Instagram and FacebookFREE: The F45 PlaybookJames is providing members of Podcast+ with the F45 Playbook. Recognizing the first 45 days and the first year as critical for new managers, this playbook outlines exactly what to do in the first six weeks.To 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!
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    33 mins
  • 356: Escape the Distraction Trap Before It Drains You with Marcey Rader

    356: Escape the Distraction Trap Before It Drains You with Marcey Rader
    May 6 2025

    Have you ever sat down to work, only to be pulled in a dozen directions—emails, Slack messages, endless browser tabs—all demanding your attention? You’re not alone.


    All the technological advancements have made it almost impossible to focus.


    But what if it didn’t have to be this way?


    Fortunately, this week’s guest is here to share with us how you can be more focused at work and finally reclaim your workday.


    Today’s guest is Marcey Rader. Marcey is a speaker, coach, and author who helps individuals and companies reclaim their workdays with health-powered productivity™. As the founder of RaderCo, she’s worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups worldwide, inspiring sustainable habits to work well and play more.


    In this episode, Marcey shares why so many of us are more distracted than ever—and what focus really looks like in today’s workplace. She also provides practical advice on how to use project management systems to streamline communication and how structured office hours can empower your team instead.


    Lastly, for members of the Podcast+, Marcey reveals strategies for effective one-on-ones and a simple but powerful Zoom trick to help you and your team stay focused during meetings.


    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) Introduction
    • (01:49) Why people are more distracted than ever
    • (07:48) The hard truth about multitasking
    • (11:37) How to stay focused at work
    • (16:23) Setting boundaries with work emails
    • (19:52) Can slow replies build independence?
    • (22:01) How to prevent email from derailing your day
    • (29:13) A great manager Marcey has worked for
    • (30:43) Keep up with Marcey
    • (31:15) [Extended Episode Only] How to make one-on-ones more engaging and productive
    • (34:54) [Extended Episode Only] #1 Zoom trick to avoid distractions during meetings


    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 here

    - Upskill your team here

    - Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here


    Keep up with Marcey Rader


    - Follow Marcey on LinkedIn here

    - Get a copy of her book, Reclaim Your Workday, here

    - Power up your productivity here

    - Visit her website for more information here


    Exclusive Discounted Price for Powered Path Program


    Members of Podcast+ get Marcey’s Powered Path Program at an exclusive discount.

    The Powered Path Program is a one-hour productivity boost designed to help you and your team reflect, prioritize, and plan more effectively (without adding extra work to your plate). For managers, this program will help you:


    ✅Streamline 1:1s to make them more efficient and action-driven
    ✅Ensure wins aren’t forgotten by tracking progress throughout the year, not just at review time
    ✅Make reflection and planning easier so you and your team stay focused on what matters most.


    To get this bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.


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    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!
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    32 mins
  • 355: Elevate Your Influence as a Manager Monday to Monday with Stacey Hanke

    355: Elevate Your Influence as a Manager Monday to Monday with Stacey Hanke
    Apr 29 2025
    Do you feel like your team isn’t really listening to you? It might be time to rethink your influence.Many managers assume authority is enough. But real leadership—motivating people to take action—comes from influence. And this week’s guest believes that one of the most powerful ways to build it is by strengthening your communication skills.Today’s guest is Stacey Hanke. Stacey is a leading expert in communication and influence. For over 20 years, she has empowered Fortune 500 leaders and teams to elevate their communication skills to build the trust and credibility needed to influence action. In addition to being a Hall of Fame speaker, executive coach, and business leader, Stacey is the author of three books, including her newly released book, Influence Elevated, which provides leaders with skills to manage employees and increase accountability in a hybrid work environment. Her Monday to Monday® philosophy empowers professionals to be impactful in every interaction, from presentations to everyday conversations, helping them drive action and achieve success.In this episode, Stacey and I dive deep into how feedback, self-awareness, and understanding your influence style can drastically improve your leadership presence.Plus, in the extended episode available to Podcast+ members, Stacey shares actionable strategies to elevate your influence and highlights common mistakes that can undermine it.If you’re ready to elevate your leadership game and truly connect with your team, tune in and start mastering your influence today!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) Introduction(02:15) Defining influence: What it is (and isn’t)(04:06) Why consistency is key to building influence(08:51) The power of video feedback(13:22) Improving communication style to influence more effectively(17:35) Different styles of influence and their strengths(20:52) Aligning influence style with team goals(23:57) A look at my personal influence style in action(27:41) A great manager Stacey has worked for(29:09) Keep up with Stacey(30:39) [Extended Episode Only] How to elevate your influence(34:54) [Extended Episode Only] Common mistakes people make that jeopardize their influenceAdditional 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- Upskill your team here- Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here Keep up with Stacey Hanke- Follow Stacey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.-Subscribe to her YouTube channel here- Visit her website for more information hereFREE Digital Copy of Influence RedefinedStacey is giving members of Podcast+ a FREE digital copy of Influence Redefined. In Influence Elevated: Maximizing Your Connection Monday to Monday®, Stacey unpacks what commonly interferes with our level of workplace influence. She shows leaders how to overcome the ongoing distractions that threaten employee relationships, workplace morale, and productivity. She offers readers actionable practices to create the momentum needed to achieve their goals and experience consistent success.To 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!
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    31 mins
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