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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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,…

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…

We all know feedback is an important part of success, yet it’s difficult for many of us to give useful and actionable feedback.  In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo we discuss feedback versus criticism and why it’s important to know the difference. We’re addressing what gets in our way of giving ‘good’…

If your organization’s gender inclusion policies don’t consider how intersectionality (race, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more) plays a role in conscious and unconscious bias in the workplace, you could fall short of creating an equitable workplace for women.  In the season finale podcast episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we have an honest…