
Real Talk: Leading Small Teams is a weekly leadership and management podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and people managers who want to lead high-performing teams without falling back into the work themselves.
Each week, host Lia Garvin- Fractional COO & leadership strategist, TEDx speaker, and 3x bestselling author- breaks down the real, everyday challenges of leading teams, pe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 226 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

You know the feeling.
Their name pops up on your calendar and your stomach drops just a little.
They are not low performers. They are actually delivering.
But something about the dynamic makes leading them harder than it needs to be.
In this episod... more
You find the perfect senior hire. They have the résumé. The experience. The track record.
But the salary makes your stomach drop.
Do you stretch and hope it pays off? Or walk away and risk staying stuck?
In this episode, we unpack the real tension... more
What’s the cost of waiting too long to address a problem on your team?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the key actions that separate leadership disasters from record-breaking success.
You'll learn:
• How waiting too long to address team chall... more
You built a reputation for being the best. So why does it feel like your success is the very thing keeping you stuck?
If clients keep asking for you by name and you cannot seem to step out of the weeds without everything pulling you back in, this ep... more
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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!
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
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!
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.
After meeting Lia just a few weeks ago, instantly became hooked on her work. She has a way of taking team culture from 0/10 to 12/10. These shows are a dose of inspiration and motivation to build and keep team culture high!
I’d highly recommend anyone running a team to subscribe to this show.
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Focused on leadership and team management, this podcast addresses the challenges faced by founders, entrepreneurs, and managers who lead small teams. Each episode delivers practical advice on essential topics such as accountability, delegation, communication, and team culture. The host, with a background as a Fractional COO and leadership strategist, provides actionable insights without corporate jargon, making it easily digestible for listeners seeking to improve and modernize their management skills. Unique features of the content include real-world examples and strategies for navigating the complexities of leadership in today's rapidly changing business landscape.
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