Bad feedback can quietly damage team trust, even when a manager has good intentions. In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, Paul Leon shares lessons from managing 17 direct reports and explains how new managers can give feedback that builds rapport instead of breaking it.

This conversation covers why self-awareness matters, how intention and impact are not the same, and why psychological safety is critical when giving feedback.

Paul Leon also breaks down a simple feedback framework for managers: be timely, be specific, and stay forward-looking. For new managers, feedback is not just about correcting behavior. It is an opportunity to build trust, improve communication, and create a safer team culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up.

Chapters

00:00 Why Bad Feedback Damages Team Trust

03:13 Self-Awareness for Better Manager Feedback

04:23 Fast Feedback Loop: Timely, Specific, Forward-Looking

06:29 Three Feedback Rules for New Managers

07:32 Building Rapport Through Difficult Conversations

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In my conversation with Dr. Heather Kidwell, she shared her expertise in strategic leadership. Her insights will help newer managers avoid burnout. Learn strategies to reconnect with your purpose to overcome a challenging work environment.

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An Article to Overcome Burnout

https://humanitydrivenleadership.substack.com/p/its-not-just-burnout-its-something

Learn About The BurnUP Program

https://www.humanitydrivenleadership.com/the-burnup-sm-method

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkidwell/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heather Kidwell

01:53 Defining Strategic Leadership

04:46 Management vs. Leadership

07:32 Trends in Young Professionals and Management

09:21 Personal Experiences in Corporate Leadership

11:07 Defining Your 'Why'

13:48 Navigating Career Transitions

16:30 Understanding Shame

20:18 Finding Happiness and Purpose

25:18 Future Focus: Convergent Depletion Syndrome

26:33 Understanding Burnout and Exhaustion

28:25 Convergent Depletion Syndrome Explained

30:27 Exploring Solutions and Support Systems

33:59 The Role of Spirituality in Leadership

34:49 The Performative Nature of Corporate Environments

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Emily Green shares how she created a community for those seeking speaking opportunities. She shares her journey of owning a marketing agency, which she later sold. If you are a new manager looking to create engagement, this episode is for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emily Green

02:49 Lessons from Selling a Business

04:13 Understanding Marketing Agency Dynamics

05:09 Client Success Stories and Growth Strategies

06:55 Building a Brand and Agency Culture

09:37 The Decision to Sell and Transitioning to New Ventures

12:01 Challenges Women Face in Business

14:41 The Importance of Support and Community

20:12 Exploring Love Means Business Community

21:02 Tips for Building a Community

23:46 Creating Value through Networking and Opportunities

26:30 The Art of Writing for Engagement

32:02 An Important Lesson from Emily’s Career Journey

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