You Can Manage That – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this insightful conversation, host Chris Asper chats with Larysa Lisnyak - a seasoned manager with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and currently a senior manager of Technical Sales at Dell Technologies. 

Larysa shares invaluable advice and practical tips tailored for first-time managers who are seeking to enhance their leadership skills especially in challenging times. 

Her insights span a broad spectrum of leadership skills including managing remote teams, building a diverse and inclusive culture, performance improvement plans, and maintaining a high-performing team. 

Larysa stresses the importance of genuine connection with team members, highlighting that empathy, communication, and understanding can lead to a successful leadership journey.

Links Mentioned: 

• Larysa's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/larysa-l-3731249b/

• Learn more abut Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• 01:13 - Guest's Journey to Leadership
• 03:18 - Transition from Individual Contributor to Leader
• 06:43 - Challenges of Leading in Uncertain Times
• 08:04 - Keeping Teams Motivated
• 12:48 - Building Trust and Culture in Remote Teams
• 20:18 - Adapting to Hybrid Work Environment
• 21:09 - Managing Hybrid Teams: Ensuring Inclusion and Seamless Experience
• 22:07 - The Role of Empathy in Remote Leadership
• 22:21 - Building a High Performing Hybrid Team: Key Elements
• 22:36 - The Importance of Culture in Remote and Hybrid Teams
• 23:41 - Clarity in Objectives: A Leader's Responsibility
• 25:09 - Adapting on the Fly: Advice for New Managers
• 25:35 - The Power of Networking and Mentorship in Leadership
• 27:09 - Handling Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) in Leadership
• 30:27 - Continuous Growth and Development as a Leader
• 34:27 - Top Pieces of Advice for First Time Managers

In this episode of "You Can Manage That," host Chris Asper sits down with renowned leadership strategist and award-winning author, Dan Pontefract. 

They dive deep into strategies for nurturing your team and helping them thrive and flourish in the workplace. 

Dan discusses his latest book, "Work Life Bloom," which explores how leaders can create an environment where both work and life can thrive.  

With his wealth of experience and notable accomplishments, Dan Pontefract enlightens us on the significance of recognizing personal factors beyond work and cultivating genuine connections within our organizations. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledgement, appreciation, and purpose in fostering a thriving work environment.

If you want to create a workplace where your team can truly bloom, this episode is a must-listen. 

Tune in now to gain invaluable insights from one of the most influential voices in leadership.

Links: 

• Dan Pontefract’s Website:  https://www.danpontefract.com
• Dan’s new book “Work-Life Bloom:  How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes”: www.worklifebloom.com 
• Learn more about Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com 
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/
• Subscribe to the You Can Manage That YouTube Channel:  @youcanmanagethat

Are you a new manager looking to succeed in your role? Don't fall into the common traps that keep most first-time managers stuck and struggling.

In this special first-anniversary episode, our host shares valuable insights and actionable strategies from research and past guests to help you overcome the top five mistakes.

Learn how to successfully transition from individual contributor to manager, overcome fears and imposter syndrome, delegate effectively, communicate and give tough feedback, and build trust and relationships with your team.

Why you need to listen to this episode:

1. Avoid common mistakes: Learn the top five mistakes that keep most first-time managers struggling.
2. Gain actionable strategies: Get practical tips and strategies to help you succeed in your new managerial role.
3. Get expert advice: Benefit from the insights and experiences of past guests who share their advice on overcoming common challenges.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Learn more about Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps: 

• Introduction to the research: [0:25]
• Mistake # 1: Not making the transition from individual contributor to manager: [1:38]
• Mistake # 2: Not overcoming fears and imposter syndrome: [6:41]
• Mistake # 3: Inability to delegate and being a micromanager: [11:27]
• Mistake # 4: Inability to communicate and give tough feedback: [18:22]
• Mistake # 5:Inability to build trust and relationships: [24:59]
• Recap, concluding thoughts and final remarks: [30:40]

My guest, Michael Snyders, is the President of Future Focus, Inc. He has spent the last 20 years working alongside small and mid-size organizations as an advisor, trainer, and coach in business strategy, talent development, and leadership training. With his vast experience in networking, Michael built his business most through it, making him an excellent resource on how to make meaningful connections.

In this episode, Michael discusses the common fear of networking and provides helpful tips on overcoming it. He emphasizes the importance of networking within your company, as it can lead to promotions based on exposure, not just performance. And for those who experience nervousness when networking, Michael shares how he overcame panic and anxiety attacks and offers practical advice on overcoming fear.

Why you need to listen to this episode:

1. Gain valuable insights and practical tips on overcoming the fear of networking and making meaningful connections.
2. Learn about the importance of networking within and outside your company and how it can lead to career advancement and opportunities.
3. Hear from Michael, an expert in leadership development and networking, on his proven approach to networking and his personal experiences with it.
4. Discover common mistakes people make when networking and how to avoid them.
5. Gain practical advice on how to stay in touch with your network and make networking more manageable for introverts.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: What’s in it for Them by Joe Polish
• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• Future Focus: https://future-focus.ca
• Connect with Michael Snyders (guest) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsnyders/
• Learn more about Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• Why people hate networking: [1:25]
• How to overcome the fear of networking: [2:30]
• Approach networking with “What’s In it For Them”: [4:40]
• Why networking within your company is essential: [6:30]
• How networking can lead to getting promoted: [8:30]
• Promotions occur based on exposure, not just performance: [10:47]
• Why networking outside your company is essential: [11:18]
• How Michael would begin a new job: [13:36]
• Mistakes people make when networking: [17:13]
• How to overcome nervousness when networking: [18:35]
• Networking advice for introverts: [20:23]
• How Michael stays in touch with his vast network: [23:48]
• Michael’s final advice: [28:06]
• About Michael’s Leadership Development company, Future Focus: [30:10]

My guest, Newton Vanriel, is a best-selling author of "The Adventures of the Soul Sistas" - a children's book exploring friendship, self-discovery, and diversity. He is also a professional fundraiser with over 25 years of political, non-profit, and consulting experience.

In this episode, Newton and I discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for promoting these values. Throughout our conversation, Newton shares personal experiences with racism, tips for staying resilient in the face of discrimination, and strategies for promoting inclusivity in the workplace. We also discuss the power of literature in facilitating conversations on diversity and inclusion and offer guidance for up-and-coming leaders on promoting these values in their organizations.

Why you need to listen to this episode:

1. Gain insights on the power of storytelling in promoting values of diversity and inclusion.
2. Hear about personal experiences with racism and strategies for staying resilient in the face of discrimination.
3. Discover strategies for leaders to foster inclusivity in the workplace
4. Get advice for anyone who feels like an "only" in their organization

Links Mentioned:

• Book website: http://soulsistasbook.ca
• Follow Newton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newtongaryv/
• Learn more about Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• Introduction to Adventures of the Soul Sistas: [0:43]
• The relevance of Adventures of the Soul Sistas in discussions on race and diversity: [1:41]
• The inspiration behind Newton's creation of a children's book: [2:49]
• Newton's personal experiences with and strategies for coping with racism: [5:38]
• Tips on staying resilient when facing racism: [8:50]
• Strategies for leaders to foster inclusivity in the workplace: [10:50]
• How stories and literature can facilitate conversations on diversity and inclusion: [16:38]
• Advice for up-and-coming leaders on promoting diversity and inclusion: [18:54]
• Newton's book recommendations: [19:36]
• Guidance for those who feel isolated in their workplace due to differences: [21:26]
• Newton's parting words of wisdom: [23:14]

My guest, Paul Bramson, is a highly sought-after trainer, coach, and speaker known for his expertise in sales, leadership, communication, negotiation, and virtual engagement skills. With over 25 years of experience, he is recognized as a global authority and thought leader in his field. In addition, he is renowned for his sincerity and passion for the messages he delivers.

In this episode, we focus on the relationship between emotional intelligence and building meaningful connections in the context of leadership. The episode will explore how leaders can use their emotional intelligence to connect with others and build strong relationships and how these connections can impact a leader's success and effectiveness.

Listen to this episode:

1. To develop emotional intelligence
2. To learn how to build meaningful relationships
3. To improve listening and empathy skills
4. To gain insights from real-life examples and a seasoned leader

Links Mentioned:

• The Paul Bramson Companies: https://thepaulbramsoncompanies.com
• Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbramson/
• The Paul Bramson Companies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepaulbramsoncompanies/
• Learn more about Chris Asper (host): https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris Asper (host) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• Pitfalls that follow leaders throughout their leadership career: 0:55
• The impact of this pitfall on their career and leadership: 2:44
• Developing the skills to avoid this pitfall: 3:38
• The importance of emotional intelligence for leaders: 5:47
• How a leader can learn their triggers: 7:39
• How to communicate when you are triggered: 8:58
• The importance of building meaningful relationships for leaders: 11:49
• How to develop the skill of building meaningful relationships: 14:18
• Who is responsible for being understood - the leader or the employee?: 17:36
• A real-life example of connecting: 19:39
• Paul reflects on a mistake he made as an emerging leader: 21:16
• Paul's nugget: what to say when someone on your team does something impressive: 22:37
• How leaders can become better listeners: 24:12
• How emerging leaders struggle with empathy: 25:57
• How emerging leaders can develop empathy: 28:51
• Keeping in mind the optics of leadership: 32:00
• Advice Paul would give to his younger self: 34:50
• Paul's final nugget - get a mentor: 36:04

My guest, Jerry Fu, is a conflict resolution coach who helps Asian-American leaders advance in their career and life journeys. Having taken on several pharmacy leadership roles, Jerry started coaching in 2017 to help other Asian-American professionals deal with the conflict they encounter at work, in their culture, and within themselves.

In this episode, Jerry talks about the mistakes leaders make when it comes to conflict and shares his 5 step framework for resolving conflict. Throughout the conversation, we apply his framework to situations leaders frequently encounter.

Listen to this episode:

1. To learn effective communication strategies for resolving conflict
2. To become a more effective leader by learning how to manage and resolve conflicts.
3. To increase productivity by reducing time and energy spent on conflicts.

Links Mentioned:

• Adapting Leaders: www.adaptingleaders.com
• Free guide on navigating difficult conversations: www.adaptingleaders.com/guide
• Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-e-fu-pharmd-acc-53710187
• Book Recommendation: It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff
• Learn more abut Chris: https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• A working definition of conflict: 1:00
• Why do people struggle with conflict and avoid it? 1:51
• How to stop avoiding conflict: 2:57
• The mistakes leaders make when it comes to conflict: 4:25
• Jerry’s 5-step framework for resolving conflict: 10:33
• How to be brave to resolve conflict: 16:45
• How to plan out what you want to say: 20:13
• Application: conflict with someone older than you: 22:10
• Application: an employee who isn’t meeting expectations: 25:15
• Information about Jerry’s company - Adapting Leaders: 28:53
• Final nugget: 32:13

Cory Chadwick is a proud Dad, husband, mental fitness and performance coach, optimist, and the founder & CEO of The Mental Gym. Just like we have gyms for our bodies, The Mental Gym is for your mind. Cory is on a mission to help us consistently think, feel, and show up at our best – he calls it Living Your 10 – and it's creating a ripple effect that helps make the world a better place.

In this episode, Cory talks about the importance of mental fitness for leaders, its seven essential skills, and exercises and techniques to improve your mental fitness.

Listen to this episode if:

1. You want to improve your mental fitness to become the best leader you can be.
2. You want to improve your mental fitness to become your best self.
3. You want to know how to feel more energized, engaged, and productive at work.

Links Mentioned:

• The Mental Gym: https://www.mentalgymlife.com
• Try a free workout at The Mental Gym: https://www.mentalgymlife.com/tryaworkout
• Connect with Cory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-chadwick/
• Learn more about Chris: https://www.chrisasper.com
• Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Guide and Timestamps:

• What is mental fitness? 1:02
• Why is mental fitness so important for first-time leaders? 2:23
• Examples of the negative consequences of poor mental fitness in leaders: 4:00
• 7 essential components to becoming mentally fit: 6:58
• The importance of self-awareness and how to improve: 8:11
• The importance of grit and growth mindset and how to improve: 11:04
• The importance of vulnerability: 17:19
• Information about The Mental Gym: 24:41

Sharon Birkman, Chairwoman of Birkman International, is a thought leader and expert in human perception and organizational behaviour. She has been recognized with many awards, including EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year, the Women President’s Organization’s Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award, National Best and Brightest Places to Work For, and the Houston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award.

In this episode, Sharon talks about creating a high-performing team and how the Birkman Assessment can significantly assist leaders in managing themselves and their teams.

Listen to this episode if:

1. You want to create and lead a high-performing team
2. You want to know how an assessment like the Birkman can help to manage yourself and your team

Links to Birkman:

• Website: www.birkman.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/birkman-/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BirkmanInternational
• Instagram: @birkman
• Twitter: @birkman
• Facebook: @birkman

Resources:

• Sharon’s Book: Creatures of Contact: Why You Need More Than a Personality Test
• Chris’ website: https://www.chrisasper.com
• Chris’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Episode Highlights:

• Sharon’s journey to becoming CEO of Birkman International: 1:01
• What makes the Birkman Assessment different - Underlying Needs: 2:35
• Why “treating people as you want to be treated” is unreliable: 4:29
• Real-life application of the Birkman Assessment: 6:22
• The three elements of high-performing teams: 7:36
• Good managers start with self-awareness: 9:36
• Great managers continue with others-awareness: 10:18
• How managers can erode trust quickly: 11:31
• Why managers need to know what can trigger their stress: 13:07
• Why managers need to know what can trigger stress in their team: 15:54
• Managers need to apply management advice on a case-by-case basis: 19:07
• The five words Birkman lnternational lives by: 24:34
• The importance of having healthy relationships: 25:29
• How the Birkman can accelerate a manager’s learning by at least a year: 28:22
• Information about the Birkman Assessment: 26:44 - 28:19, 31:44

Heidi is the Vice President, People Experience at Shinydocs - an innovative Canadian technology company making it easier to locate, secure and understand data. Heidi’s energetic leadership and constant innovation have earned her several awards, including an Alumni of the Year Award (Business) with Algonquin College, the inaugural nationally recognized 2018 Leadership Agency Award for Woman of Distinction, a 2017 Top 25 HR Professional, a 2012 Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Award, and a 2012 CATA Information Technology Strategic HR Leadership Award.

She is a dedicated volunteer and community builder who supports various organizations, including Algonquin College, Hire Immigrants Ottawa, Women in Communications & Technology, and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

In this episode, Heidi shares her leadership journey from Administrative Assistant to Vice President of HR and the lessons learned along the way.

Listen to this episode if:

1. You want to learn how to develop leadership skills before you get hired/paid to become one.
2. You need to improve your confidence as a first-time manager.
3. You want to navigate the unique leadership challenges women encounter.

Resources:

• Shinydocs: https://shinydocs.com
• Heidi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihauver/
• Chris’ website: https://www.chrisasper.com
• Chris’ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisasper/

Books Mentioned:

• Book: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
• Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We do in Life and Business by Charles Dughigg
• Book: Speaking as a Leader: How to Lead Every Time You Speak by Judith Humphrey
• Book: You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Joe Dispenza
• Book: Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet

Episode Highlights:

• How to develop leadership skills before you get hired/paid to become one: 1:02
• Why volunteering in your community is important: 3:58
• Heidi’s secrets to success: 5:24
• Lessons for first-time managers: 8:07
• How first-time managers can become more self-aware: 12:43
• Heidi’s book recommendations for first-time managers: 15:17
• Advice for first-time managers who are women: 19:05
• How mentoring others can build your confidence: 21:29
• How Heidi navigates the double-bind bias: 24:10