
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementCareersBusiness | |||

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
If you just got promoted and your first instinct is to prove you deserve it — stop.
In this episode, I share the 3 things I now tell every new manager to focus on instead.
You'll learn:
✅ Why "proving energy" is the biggest trap for new leaders... more
Nobody warns you about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with your first management role — but every new manager goes through it.
If you've recently stepped into a leadership role and it's already harder than you expected, you're not failing —... more
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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.
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.
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!
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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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