Good Managers & Good Employees

Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with another powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit, this time featuring the iconic ‪Halle Berry‬. In this special episode, I sit down with Halle Berry, for a conversation about confidence, reinvention, and staying rooted in self-worth. You ... Show More

Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a powerful moment from the Self-Reliance Summit held last October, this time featuring none other than Gary Vee. In this special episode, I sit down with one of my favorite clients and someone who fully embodies the mindset of self-reliance: ... Show More

Season 8 of Savvy Talk continues with a solo episode! I’m back with another deep dive into the strategies, mindset shifts, and insights that will help you own your personal brand, build your reputation, and create more opportunities in 2025. In this episode, we cover: ✅ The power ... Show More

Managers have a significant impact on people's engagement in their work and squiggly careers can often feel like it makes the job of being a good manager even harder. This week, Helen and Sarah go back to basics on the 5 factors that make a 'good' manager and share 3 ideas for ac ... Show More

Do managers really matter? Spoiler alert: Yes, they do! In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, we delve into the powerful findings from Google’s extensive Project Oxygen study, which demonstrates just how crucial effective managers are. I’m Matt Gjertsen, a former Air Force ins ... Show More

Most everyone has had a boss who failed at performance development⁠—helping people on their team grow and move forward in their careers. The way you think about developing the skills of the people in your organization and how you think about performance management must be aligned ... Show More

This week on the podcast we're answering a very wholesome listener question, what makes a good manager and how can an IC help support a new manager to do their best? 

Advice from a manager at Google whose full-time job is finding solutions to the problems that make employees want to quit. She shares what to say and do when a valuable team member seems to have one foot out the door. We also discuss the types of proactive conversations about car ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss coaching for growth and the importance of being a coaching leader. They explore the concept of a culture of growth and how it can boost collaboration, innovation, and resilience. The hosts highlight the key qualities of eff ... Show More

<p>You might say that a manager’s central job is to help their team members become their best selves. When we help our colleagues live up to their potential and optimize their strengths, we can achieve the magic combination of high performance and satisfaction.</p> <p> </p> <p> ... Show More

As you advance in your career, you develop the skills to lead teams and manage direct reports. But no matter your role or seniority, you’ll always need to manage those above you and to develop the right relationships to progress. The secret to managing up, says Melody Wilding, is ... Show More

Want to manage people and be a better leader? Does it start with identifying the 3 traits you look for in your team? What are they? Listen to this episode and find out. You’ll discover how to manage people and be a better leader. Ready to unlock life-long financial confidence and ... Show More

This episode talks about managing people and service delivery, including pressures and strategies to be a better people manager. Enjoy!