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Managing Well is our weekly series, offering practical tools, real-world strategies, and thoughtful reflections to help you navigate the complex aspects of leadership. From building trust by giving honest and clear feedback to having the necessary conversations, we provide guidance on creating teams that work well and feel well.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

Get practical tools for the hard parts of leadership.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

DEI&B Consulting, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Podcast

Ep. 28: Managing Allyship Fatigue with Farah Harris

Guilt, shame, and uncertainty about the right thing to say or do has been described as allyship fatigue when it comes to learning the history and day-to-day experiences of people from underrepresented communities. As a leader in your organization, do you avoid the tough conversations, or do you lean into them? In this episode, we…

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Ep 27: Moments of Courageous Leadership with Tonya Ladipo

People leadership requires courage. Think of a time you had to make tough decisions even when your employees disagreed. How did that impact you? What was the impact on the team? How did everyone ‘recover’ and continue working together? In this week’s episode of Managing Well, Tonya Ladipo reflects on how she made it through…

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Podcast

Ep. 26: Anatomy of a Toxic Manager with Jesse Frechette

Harmful people managers aren’t born that way. Everyone has a story that influences how they behave. Today’s episode delves into the anatomy and development of toxic people management skills. Our guest, Jesse Frechette, is a family systems therapist who will help us understand the origins of poor management skills and how we can avoid falling…

Empathy, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, News, Podcast

Ep 25: How to Lead with Generosity with Shannon Cassidy

Is compensation the only generosity that matters at work? On the latest episode of the Managing Well podcast, Tonya Ladipo chats with author and executive performance coach Shannon Cassidy about what it means to be a generous leader and the importance of gratitude in the workplace. Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Generous leadership is about…

Anxiety, News, Self-care, Stress

Get Your Stress Levels Under Control With a Stress Inventory List

Are you ready to reclaim a sense of balance in your life? Try our Stress Inventory List to identify potential stressors and learn how to manage stress. Many of us operate in survival mode and are unaware or don’t know what to do when we’re feeling overwhelmed. If you want to know where your stress…

Anger, Anxiety, Counseling & Therapy, Depression, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, News

The Impact of Racism on Your Mental Health

If you’ve been exposed to racism most of your life, chances are you haven’t given much time or thought to how it could impact your mental health. A February 2023 article in The Washington Post shared multiple studies that reported that “racism takes a toll on the brain.” The psychological effects of racism can lead…

DEI&B Consulting, Empathy, Leadership, News, Podcast

Ep 24: How to Practice Empathy at Work with Giovan Lane

Empathy has often been considered a ‘soft skill’. Yet, research shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence and empathy are more successful. In this episode, we speak with scientist Giovan Lane about the ways pharmaceutical company, GSK, is integrating empathy into the workplace. Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Empathy is a superpower and a muscle…

Grief, Podcast

Ep 23: Handling Grief in the Workplace with Joyel Crawford

Grief is a hard emotion to process. And when you’re faced with the death of a coworker, it is important that leadership is sensitive to individual needs and handles the team’s grieving process with care. In this episode, we talk about how to manage death in the workplace with best-selling author and leadership development expert…

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Ep 22: How to Bring Joy to Work with Natalie Nixon

People shouldn’t have to hide their uniqueness when they’re at work. In this week’s podcast episode of Managing Well, Tonya talks with creative strategist Natalie Nixon, PhD, CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, about how leaders can benefit from embracing their team’s differences to solve problems and produce meaningful work. Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Joy…

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Ep 21: What Makes a Dream Team?

Watch on YouTube Download the Episode Worksheet for People Managers If you could build your dream team, what key elements would you need to create magic and have the most impact? In this episode, we discuss what makes an effective team. Tonya explores research released by Google that identifies five keys to a successful team….

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