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The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin

By: Lia Garvin
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Tired of feeling like the old tools for motivating your team aren't working anymore? Productivity is dipping, engagement is at an all time low, and you're supposed to get more done with less people.


Today's workplace needs something different - it needs something new.

The New Manager Playbook podcast breaks the old rules of management and gives you practical, actionable strategies that actually work.

Host Lia Garvin, known as the "Team Whisperer," combines her experience working at Google, Microsoft, Apple and supporting small businesses from homebuilding to MedSpas with research-backed methods to help you answer questions like:

  • How do I manage former friends or peers?
  • How do I give feedback without people getting defensive?
  • How do I get out of the weeds as a leader?
  • How do I motivate my team when I can't pay them more?
  • How do I oversee a remote team without micromanaging?
  • How do I improve my team’s productivity and output without burning people out?
  • How do I set priorities when everything is important?

Whether you're a first-time manager feeling overwhelmed, a business owner who never signed up for "management," or a seasoned leader ready to break free from outdated practices, each Tuesday episode delivers tactical playbooks you can implement immediately.

No more guessing. No more stress. Just clear, proven strategies from someone who's been in your shoes.

About Your Host: Lia Garvin, the "Team Whisperer," is a 3x bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and team management consultant who's brings her experience driving team operations at Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America to help companies transform their management approach and build better teams. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and more.


Subscribe now and join thousands of managers who've discovered the playbook for modern leadership success.

Learn more: www.liagarvin.com


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Episodes
  • How to Build a Culture of Accountability Without Micromanaging
    Jun 10 2025

    Missed deadlines, unclear expectations, and endless meetings? These aren’t random problems—they’re symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of accountability. In this episode, discover how to fix that. Subscribe now!

    In this powerful episode, Lia Garvin breaks down what accountability really means (spoiler: it’s not blame or punishment) and how to create a team culture rooted in ownership. Learn practical tools to shift your team's mindset, build psychological safety, and stop wasting time and money on repeated mistakes. Accountability gets a bad rap. Too often, it’s mistaken for finger-pointing or harsh discipline, but Lia reframes it as ownership—like the difference between renting and owning a home. When team members feel like owners, they show up proactively, avoid costly mistakes, and invest emotionally in outcomes.

    Lia walks through how to identify gaps in accountability, the hidden costs of inaction, and why even high performers will walk away from teams that lack clarity and follow-through. Whether you're in tech, healthcare, agencies, or running a med spa, the solution starts with candid conversations, clear expectations, and a culture of continual learning.

    If you’re tired of decisions getting reopened and timelines slipping through the cracks, this episode is your accountability playbook.

    Love this episode? Subscribe for more real-world strategies to simplify team management.

    Share this with a fellow manager and leave a review on your favorite streaming service! 💬

    CONNECT WITH LIA:

    Email:Hello@liagarvin.com

    Website: liagarvin.com

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    WORK WITH LIA:

    How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

    I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with confidence and ease is now available!

    Grab your copy today!
    https://www.liagarvin.com/newmanagerplaybook/

    Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy

    CONNECT WITH LIA:

    Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
    Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/

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    17 mins
  • Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time
    Jun 3 2025

    Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time

    Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how managers can reclaim 5+ hours every week. Subscribe now!

    In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles a challenge every leader faces: not having enough time. If you're a manager drowning in meetings, tasks, and pressure from above, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to reclaim your time, empower your team, and finally breathe again. Lia breaks down four powerful time-saving strategies—from delegating with purpose to defining what won’t get done.

    Whether you're a new team lead or an experienced manager, this episode offers tactical tools to shift from burnout to balance.

    🎧 Love this episode? Subscribe for more time-saving leadership tips and leave a review on your favorite streaming service.

    📬 Contact Lia: hello@liagarvin.com
    🌐 Visit: liagarvin.com

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    WORK WITH LIA:

    How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

    I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with confidence and ease is now available!

    Grab your copy today!
    https://www.liagarvin.com/newmanagerplaybook/

    Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy

    CONNECT WITH LIA:

    Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
    Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/

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    18 mins
  • The #1 Reason Teams Get Burned Out — That No One Talks About
    May 27 2025

    Is constant change in your team leaving everyone confused, frustrated, or burned out? In this Ask Me Anything episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin dives into the hidden reason so many teams lose steam: unclear expectations in constantly shifting roles.

    Responding to a powerful question from Stephanie, a rapidly scaling business owner, Lia shares how to maintain engagement while restructuring. You'll learn how to build clarity into flexible environments, set role expectations early, and lead with confidence—even when priorities shift daily.

    🙋 Submit your question: https://liagarvin.com/podcast

    📧 Contact Lia: hello@liagarvin.com

    🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly leadership tips!

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    WORK WITH LIA:

    How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

    I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with confidence and ease is now available!

    Grab your copy today!
    https://www.liagarvin.com/newmanagerplaybook/

    Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy

    CONNECT WITH LIA:

    Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
    Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/

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    13 mins
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