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Aug 1, 2023

13 min

No one ever *wants* to be a micromanager, and yet, there are those days where you realize you're so deep in the weeds you should have brought your gardening tools. The problem, of course, is that the more we hold on, the less our team members step up, leading us to grab the reins even tighter. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about three signs you are falling into the trap of micromanaging and three simple shifts to make to get out of it. --Ready for a one-stop-shop for everything you need to be a better manager? From live Q&As and Ask Me Anythings to recommendations of tools to exclusive resources, the Managing Made Simple Hub is the last place you'll ever need to look. Sign up today at: liagarvin.com/hubLooking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Aug 1, 2023

13 min

Jul 27, 2023

34 min

As leaders, our primary role is to serve our teams. And yet how many times have we had that manager or leader who doesn't really know what we need to feel successful?On this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Vashti Boyce, Founder/CEO of Wild Iris Consulting, where we talk about the importance of getting to know your team members, how to build inclusive teams, and trauma informed leadership. About Vashti:Vashti is a business consultant who leans into their education, vocational experiences, and integrative values as they work with individuals and organizations, illuminating how we can better relate to and work with one another in a way that promotes racial equity and social justice.Learn more about Vashti and their work: https://www.wildirisconsultingllc.com/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 27, 2023

34 min

Jul 25, 2023

7 min

How many of us have had those weeks where it feels like NOTHING is going right? When we have back to back weeks like this, it can start to chip away at our confidence as a leader - and I'm here to put a stop to that spiral thinking right now.In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about the importance on reflecting on wins as a manager, and how it build resilience for you personally and for your team. References in this episode: Unstuck by Lia Garvin! If you're a fan of the pod, you'll love the Audible version :) --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 25, 2023

7 min

Jul 20, 2023

35 min

As managers, it's on us to make sure our team members understand how their roles fit into the bigger picture, and there's no better way to do this than setting clear priorities and even clearer expectations. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Susan Ramirez, Founder & CEO of The National Angels nonprofit, where we talk about the Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations framework that has propelled the organization to massive scale, accountability as a leader, and the four questions every manager must ask themselves when leading a team. Resources mentioned in the show: Unreasonable Hospitality by Will GuidaraAbout Susan: Susan is the Founder & CEO of National Angels. In 2015 Susan left an 8 year career in corporate America and has now grown into a national organization, currently operating 21 cities in 16 states.Learn more about National Angels: https://www.nationalangels.org/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 20, 2023

35 min

Jul 18, 2023

11 min

As managers and business owners, we're no stranger to problems being thrown our way. But one of the biggest questions I hear from team leaders is "how do I get me team members to bring SOLUTIONS, not just problems?"In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I share three steps to empowering a problem solving mindset on your team, so that your team members step up proactively and creatively when they encounter an issue. Making this shift on your team is game changing, not only does it free up more of your time to focus on the bigger picture, it creates a stronger sense of accountability and ownership. --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 18, 2023

11 min

Jul 13, 2023

28 min

Sometimes it can feel like we have our own identity, and then our identify as "business owner" or "boss" - but the truth is, they're all connected; and the more authenticity we bring as a leader, the better we support our teams. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Hannah Nieves, Personal Brand and PR Consultant and CEO of HN Haus and This Hudson Studio, where we discuss how your personal brand is just as important as your professional brand when it comes to being a leader, the power of authenticity, empowering and scaling small teams, and driving conversations around embracing cutting edge technology like AI in your business. About Hannah:Hannah Nieves is a multidisciplinary founder and CEO of a collection of brands that are centered around the idea of redefining the way we live and work. She specializes in advising founders on their growth and visibility strategy along with creating a business that aligns with their lifestyle design. She's been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, In Style, Business Insider and has spoken at Northeastern University, Entrepreneurs Organization and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.Learn more about Hannah and her work at: hannahnieves.co/  and instagram.com/hannahmnieves/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 13, 2023

28 min

Jul 11, 2023

11 min

It's hard to find a topic more fraught than 'feedback' when it comes to the workplace. Why? Because it brings up all sorts of feelings about not being good enough, feeling misunderstood, even having new things to have to focus on that we didn't have the time or energy for. The result is both the feedback giver and receiver dreads the conversation, and neither really got what they needed from it. But one of the biggest reasons it can be so contentious is that we're not really that good at doing it. That changes today. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I share the game changing question to ask yourself before giving feedback. This question will anchor the conversation in something you are both on the same page on, resulting in a more productive and effective conversation. If feedback is a topic your team struggles with, let me know. This is one of my favorite topics to support teams with because when we get it right, it's transformational. Reach out at hello@liagarvin.com and let's talk about where your team is getting stuck and how I might be able to support.--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jul 11, 2023

11 min

Jun 30, 2023

12 min

You know you *should* have 1:1 meetings with your team members, but let's be honest, when they turn into a laundry list of status updates which frankly could have been shared over email, you kinda start to second guess if you really need them at all. Today, we end the ineffective status update-y 1:1s and commit to making them more effective!In this episode, I share a simple agenda to use for your 1:1s that allows you to get to know your team members better, celebrate wins, and understand where they need support. You're not gonna want to miss this one!Episodes mentioned in this show: 022: Practical tools for leading with empathy with Kerri Jacobs, Creator of the Leading with Empathy Program at Google--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 30, 2023

12 min

Jun 29, 2023

27 min

As leaders navigating so much change and uncertainty right now, none of us have it all figured out. And isn't that kind of liberating to acknowledge? We're not expected to have all of the answers, but we are expected to show up for our teams, to be real and authentic, and bring empathy to how we manage our teams. In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Charlie Ruiz, Founder & CEO of CLR Connection high performance coaching, where we discuss all things from how to navigate impostor feelings as a leader, to bringing authenticity & vulnerability to how we show up as our teams, to examining what changes we need to make to our environment to get unstuck. About Charlie: Charlie is a leadership Performance Coach/Consultant and Founder/CEO of CLR Connection. He is a former professional athlete and Bay Area native, elevating leaders through mindset, communication and identity.Learn more about Charlie and his work: clrconnection.com/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 29, 2023

27 min

Jun 27, 2023

17 min

For many workplaces right now, the issue of the moment is RTO - and as with most complicated issues, there is no one size fits all solution. But what I'm seeing more and more right now is an effort to solve challenges that exist on teams through bringing people together, without solving the issues at the core. And when we do that, it doesn't matter if we return to a five-days 40-hours a week in office, those issues will still exist. In this episode, I talk about three themes we're often trying to solve through RTO, and how to address these FIRST, before talking about when and how frequently to come together. --Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 27, 2023

17 min

Jun 22, 2023

31 min

As managers and leaders, we have the power to show our team members their full potential - and as they say, "with great power comes great responsibility" ;) In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I'm joined by Cory Charles, Founder of the Human Potential Accelerator, leadership coach, and sales trainer extraordinaire, where we talk about how to bring a superhero mindset to your team, leading with authenticity, and how introverts can be fantastic salespeople when they focus first on building a human connection. About Cory:Cory is a visionary leader, inspirational speaker, and catalyst for personal transformation. Unlocking hidden potential, empowering others, and igniting greatness within. His goal is to impact 1 Million lives worldwide, and once he hits that, to impact 5 million then 10 million and beyond. Learn more about Cory and his work: superheromindset.coConnect with Cory on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cory-charles-levelup/--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 22, 2023

31 min

Jun 20, 2023

10 min

We've all been there - we were super specific on what we wanted our team to do, and then some time goes by and the thing doesn't get done. When this happens, it's not a moment to ask what they are doing wrong, it's a moment to check in with ourselves as a leader about how we could have been more clear. We've gotta clean up our own house first. In this episode I share three simple questions to ask ourselves when an expectation isn't being met to set our teams up for success on delivering on the expectation. Make this subtle shift and you'll things get done faster and better, and everyone is a whole lot less frustrated. Winning!--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 20, 2023

10 min

Jun 15, 2023

33 min

It's often the little things that add up over time that make us great managers and leaders, and the difference between good and great managers often comes down to how intentional we are into bringing clarity and transparency into how we communicate. In this episode, I'm joined by Kristen Hartley, Learning & Development leader at Workday, where we dive deep into two of the most important topics for managers of any sized team (and my two favorite things to talk about), how to set expectations and paint success and how to make feedback a two way street and ask for feedback effectively. We also dive into how to scale yourself as a leader, and the mindset needed to take your leadership game to the next level.Learn more about Kristen and her coaching at: khartleycoaching.comOwnership episode mentioned in this show - EP31: Why an ownership mindset is the secret to your team's success--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 15, 2023

33 min

Jun 13, 2023

10 min

There comes a point in every team or company where we have to bring more rigor to the way we are working. But this doesn't mean we have to lose the essence of the team culture we worked so hard to create. In this episode, I talk about three things to do in order to rollout new processes effectively and gain the buy-in of your team in the process - all without becoming too bureaucratic or corporate in the process. And if you're ready to get hands on support for bringing this to life on your team, reach out to me at hello@liagarvin.com and let's talk Ops Playbook.--Get the Thriving Team Scorecard and join my 20-day challenge to become a better manager to your team in just one month - liagarvin.com/scorecard Looking for support for your team? Reach out to hello@liagarvin.com to learn more about one of my four core focuses for teams:For Entrepreneurs & Founders - Let's get you out of the weeds and your teams firing on all cylinders, saving you time and money to reinvest in your business. Ask about the "Ops Playbook" to get started.For Corporate Managers & Teams - Want to build more effective managers, get better at giving & receiving feedback, solve RTO the right way, or support your team in navigating change and uncertainly? Ask about my "Manager & Team workshops".--Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 13, 2023

10 min

Jun 8, 2023

34 min

When leading a team or running a small business, you're no stranger to living outside of your comfort zone. But to be able to sustain high performance, especially in times of change and uncertainty, it's critical to not only build up your skills as a leader, but your belief in yourself as well. In this episode, I'm joined by Bridgitte Mallinson, Founder/CEO of GutPersonal and Business Mentor, where we discuss how to tune into your intuition to make more confident decisions as a leader, lessons learned from building two seven figure businesses, hiring great team members so you can get out of their way, and most importantly, the inner work needed to reach your ultimate potential.About Bridgitte: Bridgitte Mallinson is a functional medicine dietitian, business mentor & the founder and CEO of GutPersonal, a supplement company that empowers everyone to eliminate gut issues FOR GOOD through a personalized approach.After healing a lifelong struggle with her gut, Bridgitte has spent a decade studying functional medicine and nutrition as a registered functional dietitian. She became wildly interested in building and scaling her businesses in the pandemic and succeeded in building not one- but TWO 7 figure+ companies in under 3 years!In business mentorship, Bridgitte supports high achieving women who WANT IT ALL: an ultra successful business, to feel amazing and to absolutely love their life.Enjoy 10% off Gut Personal products with the code "LIA10" at gutpersonal.com The Miracle Worker on Gutpersonal.comThe Miracle Worker on Amazon--Download my Thriving Team Scorecard for 20 actions you can take to show up as a better manager for your team this month - liagarvin.com/scorecardSave money and time that you can reinvest into your business with the Ops Playbook:  liagarvin.com/playbook --Connect with me!LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/liagarvinInstagram: instagram.com/lia.garvinWeb: liagarvin.comMusic by Y8S: isaacy8s.comDownload my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convoLooking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.comContact: liagarvin.com/contactEmail: hello@liagarvin.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvinWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin--© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple

Jun 8, 2023

34 min