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Managing Made Simple

Lia Garvin
Team Management
Leadership
Feedback
Employee Engagement
Delegation
Management
Team Dynamics
Micromanagement
Career Development
Employee Turnover
Management Strategies
Employee Motivation
Burnout
Communication
Workplace Culture
Time Management
Gen Z
Productivity
Accountability
Team Operations

Managing Made Simple is a weekly leadership and management podcast for people managers, business owners, and founders who want to lead high-performing teams without falling back into the work themselves.

Each week, host Lia Garvin- 3x bestselling author and former team operations leader at Google, Apple, and Microsoft- breaks down the real, everyday challenges of leading teams, giving feedback, de... more

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Player coach management breaks down the same way every time: the player work wins and the coaching slides. If you lead a team and carry your own deliverables, you already know how the week goes. The player work has deadlines and escalations. Coaching... more

Revenue goals don’t motivate employees. The fix is one metric per role that each person can control, a number their own daily work moves. In this episode, Lia Garvin explains why the big number on your slide lands as “somebody is taking that home and... more

You gave your team the full picture: the research, the roadmap, the direction. They said they were on board. Then nothing moved. In this episode, Lia Garvin breaks down the gap between strategy and implementation, why it's the most expensive gap on a... more

You took a real risk and made that hire. 90 days later, you're wondering if it was the wrong call. Before you assume it's the wrong person: nine times out of ten, it isn't. In this episode, Lia Garvin breaks down what the hiring hangover actually is,... more

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Episode: 195: What GenZ wants from their jobs - and how to get them to stick around
Brittany Driscoll
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Episode: 130: Why investing in your team is the secret to scale with Brittany Driscoll, CEO & Co-Founder of Squeeze
Justin Benson
CEO of the Bara Agency, a company delivering technology solutions to help businesses scale.
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Episode: 118: The keys to a high performing remote team, with Justin Benson, CEO of the Bara Agency

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Lia Garvin
Host of Managing Made Simple; leadership and team management expert; former Google/Apple/Microsoft operations leader.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • So real and true!

    I love your podcast and the real truths you bring to the table instead of fluff. You can tell this is lived experience and it shows in the thoughtful episodes and knowledge you bring to the table. As a fellow Leadership and Mindset coach, this is where it’s at!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie Wiley (You Are Strong)
    United States5 months ago
  • Feeling supported as I become a better people manager

    So grateful to have easy access to the conversations, lessons and resources that Lia shares in this podcast. To be honest, I find being a great manager super challenging and now I have the tools to grow personally and professionally as I build a better team. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kailapilecki
    Canadaa year ago
  • The BEST for all things teams!

    I cannot say enough about Lia. Not only is she brilliant with all things team and leadership, she also brings knowledge in a way that is so easy to understand and implement. She makes you feel like you can take your power back and bring the joy back into your business and team while feeling organized and clear. Clarity is something we all need more of and Lia provides the strategies to uplevel yourself and your business while making your team feel important and clear on their responsibilities!! ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    diamonds33
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lia is the 🐐🐐 of running teams

    Listening makes you feel like you’re having a conversation with Lia, and like she’s your best friend giving you an inside look into the mind of an expert team builder, with actionable steps you can implement right away. She’s so down to earth as well - a must listen for anyone in business with team members!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaboysilentt33
    United Statesa year ago
  • Realistic, usable advice

    Lia’s podcast episodes, videos & books offer a wealth of fantastic advice, examples & real-life stories that you can apply to your team as a new or seasoned manager. They also work whether you are in a large corporation or small business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trish Overton
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans describe the show as concise, high-value, and easy to apply in fast-paced work environments.
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Audiences note practical, framework-based guidance applicable to managers across sizes.

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181: The #1 Reason Teams Get Burned Out That No One Talks About
Q: What can be done to structure employee roles more clearly during rapid changes?
You must establish clear job descriptions and responsibilities, even if they are flexible. Regular check-ins and open communication can help maintain clarity.

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What is Managing Made Simple about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical leadership and people-management show that helps listeners scale teams without burning out. Covering delegation, micromanagement, feedback, and performance—often with real-world frameworks and templates—episodes emphasize clear ownership, measurable outcomes, and humane change management. Frequent topics include avoiding micromanagement, building repeatable team systems, handling AI adoption, and fostering high-performing cultures, making it useful for managers, founders, and executives who want tangible tactics you can apply immediately. A standout trait is the presenter's emphasis on actionable playbooks (like dashboards, onboarding plans, and decision-making anchors) drawn from big-tech experience, yet tailored for small team... more

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