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The Manager Track

Ramona Shaw
Leadership
Leadership Skills
First-Time Managers
Feedback
Empathy
Executive Communication
Mental Health Awareness
Communication Skills
Learning and Development
Psychological Safety
Employee Well-Being
Workplace Culture
HR Perspective
Victim Mindset
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management
History
Performance Management
Generative AI
Leadership Coaching

If you’re in you're a new manager and want to become a confident and competent leader people love to work with, then join leadership expert Ramona Shaw in this podcast. Each week, Ramona shares inspiring new perspectives and practical tips you can use right away to successfully transition into your first leadership role and to think, act, and communicate like the leader you know you can be.

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Most managers adopted the AI tools their company rolled out. They've played around with a few prompts. They think that's enough.

Meanwhile, a split is forming. On one side, AI is handling tasks, workflows, research, briefs, data synthesis, meeting p... more

You’ve been told to work harder, be more patient, and wait your turn. So you did. You kept delivering strong results, volunteered for extra projects, asked for feedback, and acted on it.

And nothing moved.

The positive performance reviews kept comi... more

Most people calculate the risk of giving their boss feedback and decide that silence is safer.

The math seems obvious: speak up and you might damage the relationship; stay quiet and nothing changes.

So they keep their mouth shut when the meetings d... more

You work hard, you care about your team, and you’re good at your job, yet somehow you keep running into the same limits.

Feedback repeats, your calendar is packed, and small changes in behavior never seem to stick for long.

In this week’s episode o... more

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Recent Guests

Betsy Kauffman
Executive coach and organizational strategist
Independent / Betsy Kauffman Coaching
Episode: Creating Leadership Alignment When Priorities Are Unclear - With Betsy Kauffman (Ep. 302)
Matt Botts
Owner of Rio Roo Consulting, an Amazon marketing agency.
Rio Roo Consulting
Episode: From IC to Manager: Hard Truths About First-Time Leadership (Ep. 300)
Eloise Calapas
Infrastructure Engineer transitioning into a team leader role at Bloomberg.
Bloomberg LP
Episode: From IC to Manager: Hard Truths About First-Time Leadership (Ep. 300)
Brady Pyle
Former NASA leader and author of Out of This World Leadership
Space Center Houston
Episode: What Leaders Can Learn From NASA’s Culture - With Brady Pyle.mp3
Jason Jaggard
USA Today bestselling author and founder and CEO of Novus Global, which is an executive coaching firm
Novus Global
Episode: Beyond High Performance : What Are You Really Capable Of With Jason Jaggard
Larry R. Armstrong
Former CEO and Chairman of Ware Malcomb, author, and speaker
Ware Malcomb
Episode: Leadership Lessons from a CEO Who Built a Culture by Design - With Lawrence R. Armstrong
Scott Hutcheson
Biosocial Scientist, Senior Lecturer at Purdue University, TED Speaker, and Bestselling Author
Purdue University
Episode: Biohacking Executive Presence: Signals That Shape Perception - With Scott Hutcheson
Elise Boggs Morales
Leadership coach and author of 'Lead Anyone'
Episode: Striking the Balance Between Empathy and Accountability - With Elise Boggs Morales
Kate O'Neill
A widely recognized tech humanist, author, keynote speaker, and strategic advisor.
KO Insight
Episode: When Innovation Requires Disappointment AI Strategies and Leadership - With Kate O Neill

Host

Ramona Shaw
Host of The Manager Track

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Great show with practical tips for leaders at all levels

    This is a great show with amazing guests providing good practical tips relevant for leaders at all levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crossimpact2
    United Statesa month ago
  • A show I listen to every week

    This is a show I don’t miss. I love how Ramona offers practical tips and helpful insights for succeeding as a leader. I’ve learned so much from her about communication, team management, advancement and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emjay7887
    United Statesa year ago
  • Knowledgeable host, actionable steps

    I had a great time as a guest with Ramona. She has a deep understanding of teams and ways to build connections in our ever-changing workplace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally Loftis
    United States3 years ago
  • Smart, informative, and inspirational

    Ramona Shaw does a great job hosting this powerful show. Her experience and passion shine through. New, emerging leaders and even those with a bit of experience can learn from the discussion she initiates on this show. It was a pleasure to bring information about trust at work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DougThorpe
    United States3 years ago
  • Important Wisdom

    Not only does Ramona have engaging, valuable guests on the show, but she provides so much value and wisdom from her own work and life experiences. As an experienced leader, I learn in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT Allen
    United States4 years ago

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Reviews highlight the show's value, wisdom, and focus on purpose and leadership.
Listeners value the host's practical tips and leadership insights for succeeding as a leader.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and the conversations offer actionable steps for building teams and connections.
Listeners appreciate tangible takeaways and clear frameworks that can be implemented quickly.
The delivery is calm and the content is inspiring for new and experienced leaders alike.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#118
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#223
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From IC to Manager: Hard Truths About First-Time Leadership (Ep. 300)
Q: What advice do you have for someone moving into a leadership role?
Continue growing and learning; it never stops.
From IC to Manager: Hard Truths About First-Time Leadership (Ep. 300)
Q: What is something that was unexpectedly hard to learn as a leader?
Managing up, as I didn't realize that was a thing you had to do.
What Leaders Can Learn From NASA’s Culture - With Brady Pyle.mp3
Q: What happens if someone doesn't go along with the shift in leadership and change?
It's important to have a dual career ladder allowing individuals to progress in technical roles without being forced into people leadership, which helps to prevent organizational issues.
What Leaders Can Learn From NASA’s Culture - With Brady Pyle.mp3
Q: What are one or two key lessons learned from your massive change experience at NASA?
One key lesson is the criticality of alignment among leadership, as without it implementation of changes becomes very difficult. Another is the importance of having a feedback culture to help teams grow and improve during transitions.
Leadership Lessons from a CEO Who Built a Culture by Design - With Lawrence R. Armstrong
Q: What type of leadership principles have you evolved over time?
Building leaders is a specific program, requiring intentional training and development.

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The show centers on leadership development for new and aspiring managers, with practical frameworks, real-world scenarios, and actionable tactics that help teams align, communicate, and execute during change. Episodes frequently explore topics like delegation, trust-building, performance versus potential, and managing transitions, often featuring guests who are early to mid-career leaders or senior contributors sharing concrete methods to lead more effectively. A standout trait is the host's emphasis on tangible takeaways, coaching-informed approaches, and frameworks that listeners can apply immediately, making it valuable for professionals aiming to level up their leadership impact.

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2. HBR On Leadership
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1. Betsy Kauffman
2. Matt Botts
3. Eloise Calapas
4. Brady Pyle
5. Jason Jaggard
6. Larry R. Armstrong
7. Scott Hutcheson
8. Elise Boggs Morales

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