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The Modern Manager

By: Mamie Kanfer Stewart
  • Summary

  • 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!
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  • 299: How to Think Strategically with Julia Sloan
    Mar 26 2024

    What exactly is strategic thinking? Many of us often confuse strategic thinking with strategic planning and implementation. We know strategy is crucial in the business world and that strategic thinking skills are valued by senior executives. This week’s podcast guest says anyone can be a strategic thinker and explains how!


    Today’s guest is Dr. Julia Sloan. Julia is the author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, and is recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday strategic thinking practice. A Fulbright fellow, she teaches strategic thinking at her alma mater, Columbia Univand, and has worked globally with corporate & public policy leaders, start-ups, refugees, & military leaders.


    Julia and I talk about everything strategic thinking–what it is, how it differs from strategic planning and implementation, how we can develop strategic thinking skill sets, the foundation of strategic thinking, and so much more.


    Join the conversation now!


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    Conversation Topics

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (01:22) Strategic Thinking vs. Strategic Planning vs. Strategic Implementation
    • (07:23) How managers can use strategic thinking with their team members
    • (10:20) Does strategic thinking always precede strategic planning?
    • (13:06) Example of putting strategic thinking into action and in place
    • (16:53) How we can develop our strategic thinking skill sets
    • (22:28) The value of slowing down and pressing the pause button
    • (25:35) The four Cs of strategic thinking and how it helps keep your team on track
    • (30:55) A great manager Julia has worked for
    • (31:50) Keep up with Julia
    • (33:34) [Extended Episode Only] How to still think strategically amidst constant changes


    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

    - Join the Skills Accelerator Program here


    Keep up with Dr. Julia Sloan


    - Follow Julia on LinkedIn here

    - Grab a copy of Julia’s book Learn to Think Strategically here

    - Visit Learn Strategic Thinking for more details here


    FREE PDF Download: 40 Leadership Tips to Strengthen Strategic Thinking


    Dr. Julia-Sloan is happy to offer a four-page PDF outlining 40 leadership tips you can implement to strengthen your strategic thinking. The tips are organized into three categories—before, during, and after a strategy session—and lined up chronologically to help you build your strategic thinking muscles.


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


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    Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!


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    34 mins
  • 298: Using Rituals to Create Certainty in Times of Change with Ashley Goodall
    Mar 19 2024

    Most people think that change at work is great. It has become the defining characteristic of successful organizations, teams, and individuals. But psychologically, change is HARD on humans–it’s a common source of stress for many of us.


    When there’s change or uncertainty at work, it creates a degree of fear and anxiety. However, work rituals can help team members feel that sense of continuity amidst changes. So, how can leaders (and team members) effectively leverage rituals to foster stability?


    Today’s guest is Ashley Goodall. Ashley is a leadership expert who has spent his career exploring large organizations from the inside, most recently as an executive at Cisco. He is the co-author of Nine Lies About Work, which was selected as the best management book of 2019 by Strategy + Business and as one of Amazon’s best business and leadership books of 2019. Prior to Cisco, he spent fourteen years at Deloitte as a consultant and as the Chief Learning Officer for Leadership and Professional development. His book, The Problem with Change, publishes in May.


    During our conversation, Ashley and I discussed the challenges of constant change and its impact on us and our team members. He also shared how managers and team members can use rituals to create a sense of certainty, predictability, and stability amidst changes, how to support team members during these changes, the important role of language, and 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
    • (02:32) Why are there constant changes in today’s workplace?
    • (04:48) Is change always a good thing?
    • (10:36) Challenges that come with being in a constant state of change
    • (16:06) The role of a team in creating stability and a sense of continuity amidst changes
    • (18:08) How to support your team members when going through changes
    • (20:32) The power of rituals and “ritualization”
    • (28:04) A great manager Ashley has worked for
    • (31:57) Keep up with Ashley
    • (33:07) [Extended Episode Only] Surprising insight on how leaders can foster stability, consistency, and predictability
    • (39:52) [Extended Episode Only] The role of language in creating certainty in times of change


    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

    - Join the Skills Accelerator Program here


    Keep up with Ashley Goodall


    - Grab a copy of Ashley’s book The Problem with Change here

    - Visit Ashley’s website for more information here


    10% Discount on The Problem With Change


    Drawing on two decades spent leading HR organizations at Deloitte and Cisco, in this book, Ashley Goodall reveals the truth about human performance and offers a radical new alternative to the constant turbulence that defines corporate life. Members can get 10% off a pre-order of The Problem With Change - valid through May 6.


    To get this guest 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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    35 mins
  • 297: Generate Buy-in and Change People’s Minds with Michael McQueen
    Mar 12 2024

    When was the last time you effortlessly swayed someone's opinion? For leaders, it's likely that not everyone who works with you will embrace the ideas and decisions you make—and that's okay.


    But convincing people to rally behind your vision, sway their perspectives, and generate buy-in is part of the job. Conventional strategies have lost their effectiveness (if ever they were effective!), but today's guest has unlocked the secrets to mastering the art (and science) of changing people's minds to help you move work forward.


    Today’s guest is Michael McQueen. Michael is a multi-award winning speaker, change strategist and bestselling author of ten books. With clients including Google, Toyota, and Mastercard, he has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate uncertainty and stay one step ahead of change.


    Michael and I talk about how to change people’s minds. We get into the details on why it’s harder to influence people now than ever, ways to prime people to hear your ideas without triggering their defense mechanisms, tips for getting buy-in even from the most stubborn colleagues, and so 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
    • (02:15) Why is it so hard to influence people?
    • (05:33) Why giving more information doesn’t persuade people
    • (10:01) The secret to using storytelling effectively to influence people
    • (14:42) Tips and tricks for persuading people in the workplace
    • (18:33) Why go for a walk when trying to gain someone’s trust
    • (20:43) Simple things you can do to prime people to be more open
    • (25:05) Why constructive arguments are essential in the workplace
    • (28:09) Generating buy-in from your team member through motivational interviewing
    • (31:02) A great manager Michael has worked for
    • (32:33) Keep up with Michael
    • (33:59) [Extended Episode Only] The importance of our two minds
    • (37:30) [Extended Episode Only] Phrases to avoid and use when trying to get a message or an idea through to someone
    • (39:48) [Extended Episode Only] Easy techniques to help people see things differently


    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

    - Join the Skills Accelerator Program here

    - Listen to episode 42: Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli here


    Keep up with Michael McQueen


    - Follow Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

    - Visit Michael’s official website for other resources here


    FREE Exclusive Mini Masterclass Video Series


    In this mini masterclass video series, bestselling author Michael McQueen will share practical insights for mastering the art of changing stubborn minds from his latest book, Mindstuck. The series includes 5 videos on topics including “What we’ve got wrong about being right” and “It takes 2 questions to change a mind”.


    To get this guest 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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    35 mins

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