The New Manager Podcast

Managing people is a different job than whatever you did to get promoted.

Now, instead of holding the work in your own hands, you are responsible for managing other people who are doing the work. You're still responsible for the end result -- and that can feel frustrating, or make you second-guess yourself.
Here's a way to think about it that will help.
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After the Episode
Recognize and celebrate your achievements:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/iamremarkable
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Sign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with:
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Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers:
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Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
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Follow me on LinkedIn:
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Inquire about private coaching:
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How do you want to be known? How do you want people to describe you when you're not in the room?
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After the Episode
Sign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest
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Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
~
Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
~
Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
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Visit my website:
https://kimnicol.com/
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Want private coaching for your personal growth and professional goals? Let's talk:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call

When you want to lead your team through change, it takes more than information and individual willpower. Take a look at the system around people -- the processes, incentives and metrics -- to ensure they're reinforcing the change you want. And: increase the psychological safety to learn and try new things.
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Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index Annual Report
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/agents-human-agency-and-the-opportunity-for-every-organization
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Amy C. Edmondson (she literally wrote the book on psychological safety!)
https://amycedmondson.com/
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After the Episode
In June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on Communication Strategies for Managers:
https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies
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Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
~
Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
~
Visit my website:
https://kimnicol.com/
~
Want private coaching for your personal growth and professional goals? Let's talk:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call

You have more power to shape culture than you realize -- no matter where you sit in the org chart.
Start by paying attention to three things: 1) What happens consistently, 2) What's allowed, and 3) What's celebrated.
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Have a challenge you'd like to talk through?
This June, I'm opening my calendar to meet with listeners. We'll talk through one problem you want help with.
Find a time here:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest
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After the Episode
I'm taking new clients for private coaching. Schedule a Discovery Call to find out if it's right for you:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call
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In June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on all of my courses:
https://maven.com/kimnicol
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Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
~
Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
~
Visit my website:
https://kimnicol.com/

The higher you go, the harder it is to get feedback. If you're not getting validation or guidance on your work, it's easy for anxiety to spike and insecurity to flare. It can feel like shouting into a void -- or plodding through a feedback desert. This episode will help. Let's discuss!
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Do you have a challenge you'd like to talk through?
This June, I'm opening my calendar to meet with listeners. We'll talk through one problem you want help with.
Find a time here:
https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest
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After the Episode
In June, use promo code SUMMER50 for mid-year savings on all of my courses:
https://maven.com/kimnicol
~
Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful
https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine
~
Follow me on LinkedIn:
⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠
~
Get in touch to discuss private coaching:
https://kimnicol.com/