The Manager Track Podcast

The Conflict Playbook: Strategies Every Manager Should Know About this Episode Ep. 254 – Most of us don’t wake up in the morning looking to get into conflict at work, yet it happens all the time – from small irritations to full-blown disagreements. In this episode of The Manager Track,

Managing Up with Melody Wilding About this Episode Ep. 253 – Managing up isn’t about being the office suck-up. It’s about creating conditions for your success at work. In this episode, executive coach and best-selling author Melody Wilding joins Ramona Shaw and reveals practical skills for navigating relationships with those

Understanding Different Communication Styles About this Episode Ep. 252 – Some people tune in. Others check out. Same message, different reactions. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not about who cares more. In this episode, Ramona Shaw breaks down why the same message clicks for some but misses the

Decision-Making for Managers: The Fallacy of Consensus About this Episode Ep. 251 – Many leaders believe that it’s important for them to get agreement from others before making a decision. Yet this consensus-focused approach often results in delayed projects, diluted ideas, and teams that only appear aligned on the surface.

Why “Figure It Out” Doesn’t Work: The Cost of Untrained Managers About this Episode Ep. 250 -Remember your first time leading a team? That mix of excitement and uncertainty, wondering if you’re making the right calls. For most of us, it meant long hours, unclear expectations, and a whole lot

From Director to VP: How to Build an Executive Mindset for a Promotion About this Episode Ep. 249 -Leadership promotions don’t reward competence – they demand reinvention. In this Manager Track episode, Ramona Shaw reveals why about two-thirds of technically skilled directors plateau before reaching VP level… and how to