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The Made Leader is the podcast for new managers who were thrown into leadership with zero training and even less support. Only 10% of people are natural leaders. The rest of us? We have to become one. Hosted by Jen Arnold, this show is your no-BS guide to surviving (and thriving) in your first three years of leadership. You'll get practical strategies to help you lead through difficult conversatio... more

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If you're a new manager and your feedback isn't landing, the problem isn't the conversation — it's the diagnosis. Most new managers give the wrong fix for the wrong problem. This episode walks you through the framework that changes that.

What you'l... more

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If your company just announced a change and you're dreading telling your team — this episode is for you.

As a first time manager, you have a disadvantage no one talks about: the processing gap. By the time you tell your team about a change, you've... more

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Every new manager has the potential to hit the same wall: burnout.

The workload is real — but the thing that tips you over is a boundary problem you probably don't even see.

In this episode, Jen breaks down the 3 boundaries new managers need to p... more

Most leaders are told the same lie: more collaboration = better results.

Ron Friedman's research says otherwise — and the data will change how you run your team.

Ron Friedman is an award-winning social psychologist, bestselling author of Supertea... more

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Ron Friedman
Award-winning social psychologist and bestselling author; author of Superteams
Superteams Inc
Episode: How to Build a Superteam with Ron Friedman
Rebecca Hinds
A organizational behavior researcher and author; founder of Work Innovation Lab at Asana and head of Work AI Institute at Glean
Glean; Asana
Episode: How to Lead Better Meetings with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Lily Zheng
Workplace fairness strategist, author, and consultant
Fairness strategist; author of Fixing Fairness
Episode: Fairness in the Workplace after DEI with Lily Zheng
Harper Ray Wagner
Heart-centered collaborative leader with 25 years of experience in organizational change; founder of COS and speaker on coherence
The Collaborative Operating System (COS); The HeartMath Institute influence
Episode: How New Leaders Can Build Collaborative Teams with Harper Ray Wagner
Alli Murphy
Leadership strategist, coach, speaker, founder of Work & Thrive HQ
Work & Thrive HQ
Episode: Leaders: You Don't Have to Sacrifice Yourself with Alli Murphy
Jennifer Jensen
Leadership coach who specializes in helping emerging managers and directors bridge critical leadership gaps
Authentic Leader
Episode: Power Up Your Executive Presence with Jennifer Jensen
Andrew Stoute
HR and leadership professional; host of Lets Be Diverse podcast
Face with Grace (board member) and Lets Be Diverse
Episode: How to Build Connection Over Authority with Andrew Stoute
Simone Knego
Best-selling author, international speaker, creator of The Real Method, host of Her Unshakable Confidence
Self/The Real Method
Episode: Build Your Confidence as a New Leader with Simone Knego
Mitch McDermott
CEO and founder of Talent Ascension Group
Talent Ascension Group
Episode: The Hiring Mistakes Most New Leaders Make with Mitch McDermott

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Jen Arnold
Host of The Made Leader Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Amazing, inspiring and so helpful!

    With so many podcasts to choose from it’s rare to find one that is laser-focused on helping us get through our daily challenges and stress with such high caliber content and experts in a fun and engaging way. Jen has really created something special. Its informative, supportive and inspiring. I feel like she gets me and is helping me directly in each episode grow through it (all!) and shine.

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    United States4 years ago
  • My new go to Podcast

    After Listening to each episode no matter the topic, I always take something away from it that I can try or can relate to. Both in my personal and professional life, I have a hard time naming or even reflecting on how I am feeling about things or situations. This podcast has allowed me to be more aware of my emotions, be open to different ideas, be more mindful and listen to some great guests and their stories of resilience. A great listen no matter where you are in your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPWell
    United States4 years ago
  • Growing Through It is my new favorite “get real & get better” podcast!

    Much needed relevant real life discussion topics that have resonated with me and taught me new insights, perspectives and tips I had not considered before. Thank you Jen for bringing the wisdom around challenging real life situations and helping us not just get through it, but GROW through it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States4 years ago

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Practical Strategies for Becoming a Better Manager
Q: How do you prevent micromanagement while maintaining accountability?
Use regular, short check-ins or stand-ups focused on goals and blockers, ensure clarity of KPIs, and confirm you've hired the right people for the roles.
Practical Strategies for Becoming a Better Manager
Q: What would you say is the biggest lie about leadership?
The biggest lie is thinking leadership will come with time; leadership requires intentional effort, mentors, and continuous development.
How to Lead Better Meetings with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Q: If a new manager is drowning in meetings, where should they start?
Start with cleansing the calendar through a meeting doomsday to reduce meeting debt, then apply the four-day CEO test to decide which meetings deserve to exist, and gradually adjust cadence, attendees, and length while tying improvements to business metrics like velocity.
How to Lead Better Meetings with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Q: What does a good meeting look like according to your seven design principles?
A good meeting is one that aligns with the seven principles: (1) meeting debt reduction, (2) clear metrics like ROTI, (3) meeting minimalism across four dimensions, (4) systems thinking within the broader communication ecosystem, (5) user-centric design focusing on attendees, (6) rhythm aligned with organizational projects and calendars, and (7) technology used intentionally, including AI, with defined roles.
How to Lead Better Meetings with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Q: So, what is the biggest lie we tell leaders about meetings specifically?
Dr. Hinds argues that meetings are often seen as a necessary evil—a default bad thing—but the real issue is how meetings are designed and used; when treated as a product, with intentional design and criteria, many meetings can be eliminated or improved.

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A practical leadership show focused on helping new managers navigate the early stages of people leadership with concrete frameworks, actionable tactics, and real-world anecdotes. Episodes emphasize coaching, feedback, emotional intelligence, managing up, and having tough conversations, all geared toward turning uncertainty into steady progress. A recurring strength is translating concepts into repeatable steps (e.g., four-step feedback models, IDEA framework, and clear delegation playbooks), with a willingness to share personal experiences to normalize challenges and accelerate growth for listeners stepping into leadership roles.

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