The New Manager Podcast

If you're an "I can do it myself!" person, then you might not have much practice in asking for help. This episode is for you.
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After the Episode
Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
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Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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Learn to use The Gentle No and say no without feeling bad:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no
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Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
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Get in touch to discuss private coaching:
https://kimnicol.com/

Every leader has an underlying philosophy that shapes their decisions, actions, and approach to the work. Not sure where to start? Ask others about theirs.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Frances Frei's Office Hours LIVE
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After the Episode
Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
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Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking.
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Learn to use The Gentle No to say no without feeling bad.
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Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
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Get in touch to discuss private coaching.

The latest Global State of the Workplace Report by Gallup came out, and they're reporting lower levels of engagement worldwide.
One thing that helps? Meaningful feedback. And one key part of that? Future focused feedback.
Plus: you can now download your own copy of the Make Feedback meaningful zine!
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free download:
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
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Watch the video tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te2lJzYc954
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Read the Gallup State of the Global Workplace 2026 report:
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
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Read the study on Future Focused Feedback:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0234444
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After the Episode
Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:
⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠
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Learn how to say No, without feeling bad:
⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠
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Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
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Get in touch to discuss private coaching:
⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

This week, take a breath and savor the wins.
There will always be more work to be done. And even when things are going well, it can feel scary -- the feeling that there's more to lose, or that you'll let people down, can increase in the best of times.
So make an intentional practice: savor the wins, whether they are small or clearly visible for all to see.
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Is there a topic you'd like to see covered in an upcoming episode? Leave a note below! Or send me a message on LinkedIn.
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After the Episode
Strengthen your communication skills and strategic thinking:
⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠
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Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad:
⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠
~
Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
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Get in touch to discuss private coaching:
⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠

Being a manager isn't glamorous. If things are feeling heavy, like you're stuck in a thankless grind, have a listen.
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After the Episode
Join the upcoming class of Communication Strategies for Managers:
⁠⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠⁠
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Develop your skills at saying No, without feeling bad:
⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/the-gentle-no⁠
~
Find me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
~
Get in touch to discuss private coaching:
⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠