The New Manager Podcast

• 207. Working with Difficult People (Reprise)

  Today we revisit one of the most popular episodes from the past year: Working with Difficult People.At some point in your career, you're going to find yourself in this situation. It can be frustrating. How you choose to respond is everything. **After the Episode**Register for Communication Strategies for Managers and learn the essential skills that will help you feel more calm and confident every day:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesReach out for 1:1 coaching on your specific situation and goals:https://kimnicol.com/Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

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• Bonus: Too Many Meetings (mini episode)

  Too many meetings on your calendar? Welcome to being a manager. Expect to have more meetings, including: 1:1s with your team, plus team meetings, meetings with your manager and other leadership and project meetings. . . It's worth it to take a step back and make a plan. Listen to this bonus mini episode for three questions to ask yourself to have better meetings and 1:1s.For more support, register for Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesVolume pricing is available when you buy 2 or more seats, if you want to register with a colleague or team.

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• 206. The Dishwasher Dilemma

  The Dishwasher Dilemma uses an everyday task to illustrate just how much nuance and thought goes into delegating tasks -- and what happens when things don't go the way you expected. Managers spend a lot of time on : 1) Making decisions, and 2) Communicating. Those are foundational for managing relationships and emotions, whether you want to build trust, influence without authority, engage or motivate your team.When you take time to develop foundational skills and mindset, it makes everything else easier.**After the Episode** Enrollment for the April 2025 cohort is now open!Register for Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesYour work might have budget to cover the cost -- and your boss might be delighted that you're taking initiative and owning your professional development.Special pricing is available for 2+ or more, so ask me if you want to register with your team or colleague.Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/For private coaching or sessions with your team, contact me through me website:https://kimnicol.com/

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• 205. Managing Imposter Syndrome

  Nothing can fully prepare you for the reality of managing people. Different personalities, priorities, and communication styles can shake any new manager's confidence, and leave you wondering: "Am I really cut out for this?" If being a manager is activating frustration and imposter syndrome, this episode will help!**After the Episode**Enrollment for the April 2025 cohort is now open! Sign up for Communication Strategies for Managers:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesUse the code EARLYBIRD at checkout and save.Consider asking your work to cover the cost -- they might be delighted that you're taking initiative and owning your professional development!Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/For private coaching or private sessions for your team, contact me through my website:https://kimnicol.com/

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• 204. Seven Tips for Facilitating Change

  Managers deal with a lot of change. Some of it you have no say about -- leadership simply makes a decision that you now have to communicate to your team. Other times, you will be the one initiating change -- and you'll have to figure out how to get a person or your team on board.Here are seven tips to help managers facilitate change.People want to know about:Meaning: What does this change mean for them?Timing: When will this change happen?Context: What is happening, and why?To facilitate change, you will manage:Emotions: How people feel.Expectations: What people think will happen.Attention: What people focus on.Actions: What behaviors you want to see.**After the Episode**Get future course dates:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategiesReach out for private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/

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