
Welcome to The Manager Lab, where we delve into the increasingly dynamic world of talent management. In each episode, we will unravel key insights, breakdown the most relevant books and articles, and provide actionable tips to optimize your approach in developing and retaining top talent. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the art, science, and strategy of unlocking your team’s full potential. Let’s ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode of Manager Lab we flip a common leadership myth: the best leaders are also exceptional followers. Great followership means actively contributing, challenging constructively, and supporting decisions for the good of the organization.
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This episode explores what managers should do when a high-performing employee has nowhere to be promoted, drawing on the Harvard Business Review article by Rebecca Knight.
Listeners will learn clear actions: have honest career conversations, redefin... more
In this episode of Manager Lab we explore whether leaders can be "too nice," why avoiding tough conversations undermines performance, and how unclear feedback erodes trust. The host unpacks the common causes—fear of being disliked, misunderstanding e... more
Welcome to the Manager Lab episode on mentorship, inspired by Andy Lopata's HBR article "Weave Mentorship into the Fabric of Your Organization." This episode argues mentorship should be a daily leadership behavior, not just a formal HR program.
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In this episode of the Manager Lab we explore Antonio Rodriguez’s Harvard Business Review idea of the Project-Driven Organization: why projects now create most organizational value and how traditional functional structures fall short.
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This episode of Manager Lab distills a Harvard Business Review article into four science-backed leadership practices: define your aspirational self, change systems rather than relying on willpower, prioritize a learning mindset over performance, and ... more
In this episode of the Manager Lab, the host shares a personal New Year ritual inspired by Stephen Covey’s Four Categories—physical, mental, social-emotional, and spiritual—to reflect on the past year and set clear, intentional goals for 2026.
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In this Manager Lab episode you’ll learn how a simple, structured team wrap-up week helps teams reflect on the year, recognize contributions, capture lessons, and set intentions so they finish with closure and begin the next year aligned and energize... more
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