The Modern Manager

By: Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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  • Host Mamie Kanfer Stewart shares practical approaches to help you be a great manager. Learn more at: https://themodernmanager.com/ Solo episodes are like mini-courses, providing actionable tips based on experience and research. Guest episodes are engaging conversations that elicit insights and suggestions for how to apply the ideas. Learn more about effective meeting practices, communication skills, managing conflict, team building, time management, group dynamics, goal setting and accountability, team competencies, productivity and collaboration technologies, organizational culture, and more. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode!
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  • 324: How to Respectfully Disagree with Your Co-Workers with Justin Jones-Fosu

    324: How to Respectfully Disagree with Your Co-Workers with Justin Jones-Fosu
    Sep 17 2024

    Have you ever found yourself nodding in agreement during a meeting while silently thinking, “This will never work.”? You’re not alone.


    Too often, we hold back in disagreement, fearing conflict, which only leads to frustration down the line. But managing conflict is a crucial skill for both managers and employees. Today’s guest is here to teach us how to respectfully disagree with your co-workers.


    Meet Justin Jones-Fosu. At the helm of Work. Meaningful. Justin is the driving force and CEO behind a movement that empowers organizations across the globe, delivering over 50 keynote addresses a year on the pivotal topics of meaningful work and inclusion. His mission is to ignite a transformation in corporate culture, guiding organizations and individuals to ascend to their peak potential through mastery of mindset, purpose, and performance.


    Justin and I talk about strategies for handling disagreements at work respectfully and productively–without compromising relationships.


    He shares the “Power of Three,” a technique that digs deep into conversations, ensuring both sides feel heard. Plus, we explore how practicing respectful disagreement can actually lead to better ideas, more innovation, stronger teams, and more.


    Join the conversation now!


    Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.

    Conversation Topics

    • (00:00) Introduction
    • (01:56) Disrespectful agreement vs. respectful disagreement
    • (04:14) Using the Power of Three in workplace conflict resolution
    • (07:49) How the Power of Three works in real-life
    • (11:27) Agree to disagree isn’t always the answer
    • (14:16) How to provide feedback and differing views without hurting relationships
    • (24:38) Getting team members to support decisions they didn’t agree with
    • (28:02) A great manager Justin has worked for
    • (36:27) [Extended Episode Only] How to proactively approach conflict using the 5 pillars model


    Additional Resources:

    - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month

    - Read the full transcript here

    - Follow me on Instagram here

    - Visit my website for more here

    - Upskill your team here

    - Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here


    Keep up with Justin Jones-Fosu


    - Follow Justin on LinkedIn here

    - Grab a copy of Justin’s book here

    - Check out his website for more information here

    - Check out Justin’s book recommendation - Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together here


    FREE PDF: Tips for the Modern Manager to Respectfully Disagree


    Justin is providing members of Podcast+ with a free PDF that includes Tips for the Modern Manager to Respectfully Disagree. In this 20-page PDF, you will find a series of 10 Quick Tips from Work Meaningful for individuals, leaders, and those navigating the political divide.


    To get this guest bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.


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    The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.


    Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
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    33 mins
  • 323: 4 Tactics to Drive Results While Building a Thriving Team with Rachel Cooke

    323: 4 Tactics to Drive Results While Building a Thriving Team with Rachel Cooke
    Sep 10 2024

    Is it possible to achieve high-quality business results while building a thriving team?


    Many leaders often believe they must choose between driving results and prioritizing their people. However, time and again, we’ve seen that choosing one over the other rarely leads to better outcomes. Thankfully, today’s guest brings a new perspective and practical strategies to help us achieve both at the same time.


    Today’s guest is Rachel Cooke. Rachel is a workforce activator, speaker, and facilitator. She is the Founder of Lead Above Noise - a firm specializing in activating teams - and the host of the Modern Mentor podcast.


    In this episode, Rachel and I dive deeper into the common misconception that results and engagement are at odds. She shares insightful, real-world examples of how small, incremental changes can transform both your business outcomes and your teams’ well-being.


    Plus, in the extended episode available to members of Podcast+, we talk about navigating pushbacks when implementing changes and fostering team cohesion through compromise and understanding.


    Join the conversation now!


    Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.

    Conversation Topics

    • (00:00) Intro
    • (02:15) The tension between business results vs. people engagement
    • (03:25) Results and engagement are not separate conversations
    • (04:13) The rowing team analogy: How small strategies improve results and morale
    • (07:36) Four pillars for driving both results and team engagement
    • (16:23) How small changes can have a big impact
    • (21:52) Engaging teams in identifying pain points and solutions
    • (24:49) A great manager Rachel has worked for
    • (26:19) Keep up with Rachel
    • (26:21) [Extended Episode Only] How to navigate different perspectives and pushback when implementing changes
    • (30:57) [Extended Episode Only] Fostering team cohesion through compromise and understanding


    Additional Resources:

    - Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month

    - Read the full transcript here

    - Follow me on Instagram here

    - Visit my website for more here

    - Level up your skills here

    - Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here


    Keep up with Rachel Cooke


    - Subscribe to Rachel’s The Modern Mentor podcast here

    - Follow her on LinkedIn here

    - Check out her website for more information here


    FREE: Leader Activation Worksheet


    Rachel is providing members of Podcast+ with free access to her Leader Activation Worksheet. It's a compliment to the conversation we just had about the four pillars of activation - what it is, why it matters, and how to achieve it.


    To get this guest bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.


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    The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.


    Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
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    28 mins
  • 322: How the Reset Mindset Aligns Managers and Teams for Success with Penny Zenker

    322: How the Reset Mindset Aligns Managers and Teams for Success with Penny Zenker
    Sep 3 2024
    Mindset is crucial for success, especially in today’s fast-paced world.Yet, many of us feel stuck and merely going through the motions.But what if I told you that a simple mindset shift could provide the clarity and focus you needed to move forward? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here for.Today’s guest is Penny Zenker. Penny is known as “The Focusologist.” She’s a sought-after international keynote speaker and best-selling author. She is one of the leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results personally and professionally. And, she just released her newest book, The Reset Mindset: Get Unstuck, Focus on What Matters Most, and Reach Your Goals Faster.Penny shares a powerful strategy for real-time resets, ensuring you’re always aligned with your most important goals, even during the chaos.She explains the difference between a reset mindset and a growth mindset, the benefits of practicing a reset mindset, how managers can make it a part of their team culture, and more.Whether you’re a manager looking to boost your team’s performance or simply someone who wants to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters, this episode is a must-listen.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:31) What is a reset mindset?(03:01) Understanding reset moments in our everyday lives(04:52) Growth mindset vs. reset mindset(08:06) How practicing a reset mindset can benefit managers and their teams(11:21) Three steps to developing a reset mindset(26:33) A great manager Penny has worked for(28:04) Keep up with Penny(28:49) [Extended Episode Only] Fostering a reset mindset as part of your team culture(36:37) [Extended Episode Only] Practical tips for using reset moments during meetingsAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more here- Build your team’s skills here- Subscribe to my YouTube Channel here- Listen to Mamie on the Take Back Time podcast talking about productive meetings hereKeep up with Penny Zenker- Follow Penny on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram- Subscribe to her YouTube channel here- Catch her on the Take Back Time podcast here- Grab a copy of her book hereFREE 125 Daily Planner DownloadPenny is providing her 135 Daily Planning workshop for free to members of Podcast+. Most to-do lists get you lost in the little stuff. The 135 Daily Planner helps you balance what is urgent and important so you can focus on what matters most. To get this guest bonus and many other member benefits, become a member of The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!
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    31 mins

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