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  • Ep. 7 Initial Thoughts as Interim CEO
    Feb 27 2025

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    I was an interim CEO for 6 weeks! This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses my initial thoughts about my experiences as interim CEO and the setbacks I faced.

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    11 min
  • Ep. 6 DMAIC for Administrative Functions
    Oct 20 2024

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    Can DMAIC be deployed to enhance administrative functions? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses how lean six sigma and DMAIC was used to reduce administrative burden while increasing the value that employees provide to organizations.

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    9 min
  • Ep. 5 Ethical Discussion on Quiet Firing
    Jul 11 2024

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    Is it ethical for a company to employ legal but unethical practices? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' explores the impact of managers on mental health and the ethics of quiet firing, offering a detailed examination of the topic through both a professional and biblical lens.

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    14 min
  • Ep. 4 The Appeal (or Not) of a Millennial Manager
    Jun 13 2024

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    Is the millennial manager too good to be true? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' explores five ways millennial leaders can make a positive impact: promoting transparency, trusting remote work, granting autonomy, explaining the company's greater good, and focusing on the whole employee.

    Resources
    Millennial Managers Can Change Company Culture for the Better

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    10 min
  • Ep. 3 Managing Imposter Syndrome: Insights and Experiences
    Jun 1 2024

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    What can imposter syndrome feel like? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' delves into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, particularly in the context of managerial experiences. I share two stories of how negative managerial behaviors have affected my confidence and professional growth. I also offer practical strategies I use for overcoming imposter syndrome and emphasize the importance of self-support and professional development.

    Resources
    Imposter Syndrome: Definition, symptoms, and overcoming it

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    9 min
  • Special Episode: Why Am I So Vocal About My Bad Leadership? Part 1
    Apr 30 2024

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    Why am I so vocal about my bad experiences with leadership? Join me as I reflect on my struggles with toxic leadership, self-discovery, and the power of learning to manage. Get to know more about me on this special episode as I share insights and some valuable lessons that shaped my perspective on effective leadership.

    Resources
    Preeti Aakar - Fundamental Nature by Aruna Khedaroo ISBN: 978-1413429831
    Psyching a Spirit by Aruna Khedaroo ISBN: 978-1441556134

    Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2018/09/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-bad-boss
    Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyanderson/2013/06/17/coping-in-a-toxic-work-environment/?sh=7da81f17461c

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    7 min
  • Ep. 2 Decisiveness in Leadership
    Apr 16 2024

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    What makes a decisive leader stand out and what are the behaviors that make them successful? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' focuses on decisiveness in leadership. It explores the difference between decisive and impulsive leaders, emphasizes the value of gathering information and listening to feedback, and highlights the importance of support and professional development for managers and employees. The discussion encourages listeners to enhance their leadership skills and empowers them to reach their full potential in the workplace.

    Podcast Points

    00:00 Introduction to Learning to Manage
    01:00 The Importance of Decisiveness in Leadership
    01:44 Characteristics of Decisive Leaders
    02:54 Becoming a More Decisive Leader
    04:43 Support and Professional Development for Managers
    05:02 Decisiveness Beyond Leadership Roles
    05:37 Empowering Teams Through Decisive Leadership
    07:17 Conclusion: Embracing Decisiveness
    07:49 Closing

    Resources
    Practice Business: https://practicebusiness.co.uk/why-a-decisive-leader-is-a-more-successful-leader

    Sigma Assessment Systems, Inc.: https://www.sigmaassessmentsystems.com/great-leaders-decisive/#:~:text=Decisive%20leaders%20seek%20out%20the,before%20making%20a%20final%20decision.

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    9 min
  • Ep. 1 Servant Leadership
    Apr 3 2024

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    What does a servant leader do and how can we support them better in the workplace? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' focuses on servant leadership, a philosophy where leaders prioritize serving their team, empowering them, and fostering their individual growth. It contrasts servant leadership with transformational leadership and discusses the challenges and benefits of implementing servant leadership in a corporate environment. The discussion acknowledges the loneliness and professional development hurdles servant leaders might face in traditional corporate cultures.

    Podcast Points

    00:00 Introduction to Learning to Manage

    00:57 Exploring Servant Leadership

    01:41 The Challenges of Servant Leadership in the Corporate World

    02:34 The Potential of Servant Leadership

    03:44 The Isolation of Servant Leaders

    04:52 A Call to Action for Supporting Servant Leaders

    05:38 Closing


    Resources
    Center for Servant Leadership: https://www.greenleaf.org/what-is-servant-leadership/

    Blanchard, K., & Broadwell, R. (Eds.). (2018). Servant leadership in action. How you can achieve great relationships and results. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.

    Khan, M. M., Mubarik, M. S., Ahmed, S. S., Islam, T., & Khan, E. (2022). The contagious servant leadership: Exploring the role of servant leadership in leading employees to servant colleagueship. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 43(6)., 847-861. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-06-2021-0305


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    7 min