The New Manager Podcast

The New Manager Podcast is where you'll learn how to be a better manager with simple, doable ideas and frameworks. Kim Nicol is a coach and mindfulness teacher who started teaching Essential Skills for New Managers back in 2017, and helps folks in diverse industries with her approach to human-centered leadership. Learn more at: https://kimnicol.com/

The New Manager Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Kim Nicol, with 294 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kim Nicol hosts The New Manager Podcast, a business show with 294 episodes published.

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  The New Manager Podcast

  273. Create Psychological Safety (Plus an Announcement)

  Aug 10, 202616 min

  First: There's a great story about how to create psychologically safe teams in Amy Edmondson's book, " Right Kind of Wrong." https://amycedmondson.com/books/ Next: The podcast will be on pause for a bit. I'll be speaking at ATD's Core4 conference this fall, and at a few other events. I'm working on something else for you, too, so stay tuned. ~ Sign up for updates by subscribing on Maven (it's free): https://maven.com/kimnicol ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ ~ kimnicol.com

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  Episode #272

  272. Two Ways to Increase Your Influence

  Aug 3, 202617 min

  A big part of being a manager is communication -- it's how you build relationships with your supervisor, your direct reports, and your peers. It doesn't matter how well crafted your message is if the other person doesn't receive it. You can increase your influence by: Paying attention to the other person's receptivity, and Choosing language and metaphors that the other person cares about. After the Episode Sign up for the next Communication Strategies for Managers, and strengthen foundational skills you use every day: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Get private coaching: https://kimnicol.com/

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  Episode #270

  270. What World Cup Soccer Taught Me About Communication

  Jul 13, 202620 min

  I just finished watching the Spain v Belgium match, and it gave me three ideas about communication that apply to the workplace: Data is not enough. You need to create meaning that other people can understand. For the most important moments: Slow Down. And then show me again. Energy is contagious! . . . After the Episode Coming up July 15: free workshop on recognizing and celebrating your achievements: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/iamremarkable ~ Be a guest on the pod, and get help with a specific work or career question: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest ~ Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies ~ Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Inquire about private coaching: https://kimnicol.com/

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  269. "I've never done this before."

  Jul 6, 202614 min

  Managing people is a different job than whatever you did to get promoted. Now, instead of holding the work in your own hands, you are responsible for managing other people who are doing the work. You're still responsible for the end result -- and that can feel frustrating, or make you second-guess yourself. Here's a way to think about it that will help. . . . After the Episode Recognize and celebrate your achievements: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/iamremarkable ~ Sign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest ~ Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies ~ Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Inquire about private coaching: https://kimnicol.com/

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  Episode #266

  268. Building Your Personal Brand as a Manager

  Jun 29, 202616 min

  How do you want to be known? How do you want people to describe you when you're not in the room? . . . After the Episode Sign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/podcast-guest ~ Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies ~ Free download: Make Feedback Meaningful https://maven.com/p/e36395/make-feedback-meaningful-print-fold-zine ~ Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠ ~ Visit my website: https://kimnicol.com/ ~ Want private coaching for your personal growth and professional goals? Let's talk: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/discovery-call

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