Too many leaders are jumping into AI hoping it’ll fix their workflows—but without clarity on what needs fixing, it might just make things worse.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify the real problems AI should solve in your team.
• The biggest AI misuse traps managers fall into.
• A decision-making framework for evaluating automation tools.
• When AI helps—and when human leadership is irreplaceable.

In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin breaks down a critical leadership skill for the AI era: discernment. With businesses rushing to adopt automation, Lia explains why understanding the specific problems you’re solving is the only way to ensure AI helps instead of hinders.

You’ll hear real client examples where confusion, fear, and inefficiency followed blind AI adoption—and how clarity of purpose turned things around. Lia outlines top use cases for automation (like data aggregation and information flow), while reminding managers that people-centric problems—like communication gaps and turnover—still need human solutions.

This is a must-listen for new and seasoned managers who want to lead with intention, empower their teams, and use AI as a tool—not a crutch.

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In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin takes on a bold claim made by Sergey Brin — that managers are the easiest roles to automate.

Drawing from her experience at tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft, Lia argues that great managers are far from obsolete — they're essential. Learn why leadership, empathy, and cross-functional communication remain irreplaceable in the age of AI.

You’ll learn:

• Why management is more than task delegation
• Which aspects of management can and should be automated
• What leadership skills are truly irreplaceable
• How to future-proof your role in the AI-driven workplace

Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, this episode will help you rethink how to lead in an era where automation is rising — but human connection still wins.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stressed about layoffs, burnout, or quiet quitting? Learn how to lead with clarity when everything feels chaotic. Subscribe for weekly manager tips!

In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles one of today’s most pressing leadership challenges: navigating uncertainty without burning out—or losing your best people. From AI disruptions to economic shifts and employee burnout, leaders are under intense pressure. But what if your assumptions about your team are wrong?

Lia reveals how to close the communication gap between managers and employees, manage your own reactivity, and prevent high performers from walking out the door. Learn practical strategies to rebuild trust, re-engage your team, and lead with steadiness even when the future feels unstable.

🎯 Ready to stabilize your team during chaos? Apply these tips or reach out to Lia for coaching support.

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Every new manager faces it—that creeping feeling of "Am I really cut out for this?"

If you've recently stepped into a leadership role or have ever doubted your capabilities as a manager, this episode is for you. In this empowering edition of The New Manager Playbook, host and leadership coach Lia Garvin tackles imposter syndrome head-on and offers real strategies to overcome it and lead with confidence from day one.

Whether you're managing former peers, stepping into a leadership role at a new company, or leveling up to a senior position, imposter feelings can be paralyzing. But they don’t have to define you. Lia shares a powerful framework and personal stories—including her time managing high-performing teams at Google, Microsoft, and Apple—to show how self-awareness, clarity of purpose, and intentional communication can flip the script and fast-track your leadership success.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why imposter syndrome hits hardest for new (and promoted) managers
• How to shift from “Why me?” to “Here’s why I belong”
• How to re-establish relationships when moving from peer to manager
• The importance of setting intentions and leadership vision early on
• Why being confident helps your team trust you (even if you're still learning)
• Practical scripts for re-engaging team members and earning buy-in
• Real examples of how top leaders manage self-doubt without letting it derail them
  
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In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, leadership expert Lia Garvin tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in the workplace: giving feedback that actually helps your team grow—even if it makes them uncomfortable.

Many new (and experienced) managers avoid feedback because they fear how it will be received. But here's the truth: growth doesn't happen in the comfort zone. If you're wondering how to help your team develop high standards, accountability, and resilience, this episode is your blueprint.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The right mindset to adopt around feedback
• A personal story from her early career that shaped her work ethic
• Why psychological safety starts with clear expectations
• The surprising power of discomfort in learning
• A hilarious but accurate metaphor about "taking off the pull-ups"
• 3 proven ways to create a team culture where feedback leads to growth, not fear
  
  

Whether you’re a new manager, a startup founder, or a team lead trying to build a performance-driven culture, this episode gives you the tools to give feedback that works.

👇 Ready to lead with confidence and clarity?

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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"?

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