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Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

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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.

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Signs It’s Time to Take a Mental Health Break

When we’re feeling overwhelmed, our mind and body will often give us clues that we need rest. Unfortunately, we don’t always prioritize our needs, or we don’t take the signals seriously. In a recent episode of the Managing Well podcast, Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson shares, “I see so many people that didn’t realize they needed a…

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Ep 18: Being Ally When The Stakes Are High

Watch on YouTube Download Episode Worksheet for People Managers Too often, we stay quiet and don’t speak up when we see something that is wrong and hurtful to others because it might also hurt us. In this episode of Managing Well, Tonya Ladipo takes a page from recent sports news headlines to explore what Allyship…

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Ep 17: Racism in Medicine with Dr. Faith Crittenden

Unchecked bias, and an overall lack of empathy could be a matter of life or death when caring for patients. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Faith Crittenden about her historical policy work with the American Medical Association addressing systemic racism within the medical industry. We explore how medical professionals and patients can advocate…

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Ep 16: Intentional Succession Planning

Do you have a succession plan? In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we talk about why it’s important to intentionally groom a diverse group of people for C-Suite leadership and how lack of diversity can limit innovation. Tonya explores ways leaders can develop talent and build relationships within their organizations. Watch on…

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Ep 15: Why We Micromanage with Brittany Henderson

People don’t want to be micromanaged or micromanagers. Yet many of us do it. In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we talk to movement therapist Brittany Henderson about the reasons people micromanage and the mental health effects it has on individuals and the team. Listen to learn actionable ways to intervene and…

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Ep 14: Favoritism in The Workplace

There’s a thin line between favoritism and discrimination, and as a people manager, it’s in the best interest of the work culture if everyone feels seen and valued. In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we discuss how showing preference can create a toxic work environment where employees become resentful for being overlooked….

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Philadelphia Business Journal’s Spotlight on The Ladipo Group’s Leadership

Image: Tina Perez (top left), Constanzia Churn (top right), Tim Massaquoi (bottom left) and Tiffani Donaldson Berry (bottom right). In February, the Philadelphia Business Journal recognized local leaders in the Greater Philadelphia business community, honoring and celebrating the impact of leaders in the Black business community. We’re proud to share that our leadership team was…

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Ep 13: Say My Name, Correctly!

As someone whose name has always been mispronounced, Tonya shares a personal story of how she felt when someone cared enough to pronounce it correctly. In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we talk about the importance of people’s names and how to avoid mispronouncing them. Watch on YouTube Download Episode 13 Worksheet…

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Ep 12: Are You Ready to Receive Feedback?

Feedback teaches us how to be better managers and is an opportunity to build trust with our direct reports. In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo we discuss why receiving feedback as a people manager is just as important as giving feedback to members of your team. Watch on YouTube After the episode,…

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Ep 11: The Making of a Good People Manager

Our past experiences have a lot to do with how we lead in the workplace. When we show up to work, we show up as people with a full history of relationships, emotions, and childhoods that impact us today. In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo we explore where we learn leadership lessons…

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