The Modern Manager

What is your career goal as a manager?

Managers play an essential role across all types of companies, and there are many levels for managers within an organization. But knowing which management level is right for you and how to advance your career isn't always clear. Fortunately, our guest has all the answers to your career path questions.

Today's guest is Sonja "Dynamo" Price. Sonja is a Top Career Strategist, Salary Advisor, and Leadership Coach. She has authored two books on career advancement, has a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development, and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach. She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.

In this week's episode, Sonja and I talk about the things you should consider when thinking about what managerial level is right for you and how to make it happen.

We also get into the details on what to do if your company doesn't give you the promotion you were hoping for, how to handle a conversation with a team member who wants to advance their career, and so much more!

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro


• (02:15) How do you know if middle management or a senior leadership position is for you


• (07:44) What steps should you consider when advancing your career?


• (15:56) How managers can handle a conversation when an underperforming team member wants to be a manager


• (20:38) Do you need an advanced degree when moving up the ladder?


• (24:55) What to do if your company doesn’t give you the promotion you requested?


• (28:49) A great manager Sonja has worked for


• (30:52) Keep up with Sonja


• (32:09) [Extended Episode Only] How do you evaluate whether or not a promotion or project is right for you


• (37:19) [Extended Episode Only] How to approach your manager when you’re ready for a promotion

Additional Resources:

- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month

- Read the full transcript here

- Read the related blog article here

- Follow me on Instagram here 

- Visit my website for more here

Connect with Sonja:

- Follow Sonja on Instagram here 

- Find her on LinkedIn here

- Check out her website for more information here

Giveaway: 5 Book Copies of “The Pivot Point System”

Sonja is offering 5 copies of her book, “The Pivot Point System: 5 Keys To Unlock Your Career, Health and Wealth”, to members of The Modern Manager community. This book offers hacks you can use to elevate your mindset, health, image, career, and wealth to build a better life, one step at a time. In your hands, you will hold a collection of 100 years of experience and dozens of proven processes that will allow you to make necessary changes.

Get a chance to win a copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.

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We don’t come into this world with particular biases. We pick them up from our experiences with the people and world around us over time. And these biases affect how we show up every day (and not in a good way!)

So, today’s guest is here to share her wisdom on what managers can do to have a more inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Today’s guest is Risha Grant. Risha is an award-winning diversity consultant and international corporate speaker. She is the author of Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion.

In this week’s episode, Risha and I talk about what “BS” is and how to identify your own biases and work through them.

We also talk about microaggressions and their opposite - micro-inclusions - and how to respond when someone has said or done something you’ve found offensive and when someone calls you out. 

Ready to create a more inclusive workplace for your team?

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro


• (02:07) What does BS stand for


• (04:08) How Risha became more aware of her own BS 


• (11:21) The microaggression and micro-inclusion concepts explained


• (19:15) What managers can do differently in handling microaggressive behaviors


• (24:53) The role that radical acceptance plays in creating an inclusive workplace


• (29:23) How to create an organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion


• (34:22) A great manager that Risha has worked for


• (35:38) Keep up with Risha


• (36:44) [Extended Episode Only] How to start educating yourself to undo internal biases


• (43:53) [Extended Episode Only] An honest answer to a tough question

Additional Resources:

- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month

- Read the full transcript here

- Read the related blog article here

- Follow me on Instagram here 

- Visit my website for more here

Connect with Risha:

- Follow Risha on Instagram here

- Follow her on Twitter here

- Check her out on LinkedIn here

- Visit her official website for more information here

Guest Bonus: 5 Copies of Be Better Than Your BS Book 

Risha is happy to offer 5 copies of “Be Better Than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion” to members of The Modern Manager community. 

Using stories from her personal and professional journey as well as those of her clients, Grant encourages you to first examine the roots of your own BS through a process of radically accepting yourself and then to build a BS-free culture, which can only happen when you learn to radically accept others. She also shares the exercises, tools, and strategies she has taught thousands of people at all levels to make their workplaces more accepting, inclusive, and productive. 

Get a chance to win a copy of this book and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.

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The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.

Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Is your team safe enough at work? Just like physical safety in the workplace, we also need psychological safety if we want people to do their best at work.

Psychological safety is about creating a safe space where team members feel comfortable taking risks, sharing their thoughts or ideas, and making mistakes without worrying about ridicule, punishment, or exclusion. And today’s guest is just the right person to talk about psychological safety at work.

Today’s guest is Rich Fernandez. Rich is the CEO of SIY Global and a former Executive Director for People Development at Google. His Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University, as well as his extensive background in senior leadership for multiple Fortune 500 companies, has made him an unmatched thought leader in the industry of workplace psychology. Rich is an expert in cultivating workplace environments that foster emotional intelligence and mindfulness from the top down. 

In this episode, Rich and I talk about psychological safety and the interplay between trust, inclusion, belonging, and safety. He also shares why psychological safety at work matters and how you can foster more of it within your team.

Join the conversation now!

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro


• (01:41) What is psychological safety, and how is it different from trust?


• (05:43) How psychological safety and trust go hand-in-hand


• (07:26) An example of psychological safety in Rich’s team  


• (10:02) How do you know if you’re fostering psychological safety in your team


• (13:03) Two ways for managers to create psychological safety at work


• (17:18) How to create an atmosphere where all team members can freely share their perspectives


• (19:10) How to handle dissenting views without scaring off your team members


• (22:34) Challenges that managers need to overcome when cultivating psychological safety in the team


• (29:17) A great manager that Rich has worked for


• (32:52) Keep up with Rich


• (34:24) [Extended Episode Only] The role of emotional intelligence in fostering psychological safety


• (39:10) [Extended Episode Only] First step in developing emotional intelligence

Additional Resources:

- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month

- Read the full transcript here

- Read the related blog article here

- Follow me on Instagram here 

- Visit my website for more here

Connect with Rich:

- Follow Rich on LinkedIn here

- Visit SIY Global for more information here

Free eBook: Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness at Work

Rich Fernandez is happy to offer a free eBook to The Modern Manager membership community: Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness at Work: Why Human-Centered Skills are Essential to Future-Proof Your Organization. 

In this eBook, you will find the latest research conducted by SIY Global and experts around the impact of emotional intelligence and mindfulness on 4 key organizational trends: 1. Why current levels of stress and burnout are costly and unstable; 2. How connection and belonging in a disconnected world are essential for team performance; 3. The emerging demands for human-centered leadership; 4. The need for resilience and agility to innovate and adapt.

Get this free eBook and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.

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The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.

Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Do you ever wish you could accomplish more of your goals personally and professionally?

Many people believe that accomplishing goals is about time management when, in fact, it’s about holding yourself accountable.

But why is it hard for people to be accountable?

Joining me in this week’s episode are two guests who live and breathe accountability.

Today’s guests are Tasha Howland and Cheron Porter. Tasha and Cheron are passionate about helping individuals reach their highest potential both personally and professionally through accountability coaching, which they do through their business AQ partners.

Today, Tasha, Cheron, and I talk about all things accountability. We discuss why it’s hard to be accountable and the strategies to increase accountability for yourself and your team members.

We also dive into what a good accountability partnership looks like, how to support your team members to be accountable, and more.

Join the conversation now!

Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.

Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Intro


• (01:45) Why is it hard to hold people accountable


• (03:13) #1 reason why people avoid self-accountability


• (06:51) Explaining the chances of reaching your goals


• (09:32) How to manage accountability during uncertain times


• (11:51) What does it look like to have an accountability partner


• (15:15) Factors that are essential in making a good accountability partner


• (18:34) Formula in setting goals


• (20:25) The power of specificity


• (21:58) Tips for doing effective weekly accountability conversations


• (26:41) Great managers that Tasha and Cheron have worked for


• (29:50) Keep up with Tasha and Cheron


• (31:04) [Extended Episode Only] How to find an accountability partner


• (37:24) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when the other person always seems to make excuses


• (41:02) [Extended Episode Only] How to make progress when accountability isn’t enough

Additional Resources:

- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month

- Read the full transcript here

- Read the related blog article here

- Follow me on Instagram here 

- Visit my website for more here

Connect with Cheron and Tasha

- Follow Cheron on LinkedIn here

- Follow Tasha on LinkedIn here

- Check out The AQ Partners on LinkedIn here

- Visit their website to learn more here

50% Off One-Hour Strategy Session

The AQ Partners will offer a one-hour strategy session designed to help you break down your big-picture goal into small, actionable steps and craft a massive plan of action tailored to your lifestyle. This dynamic roadmap will guide you and help serve as a foundation when you encounter inevitable struggles and setbacks so you can focus on success. 

The cost is typically $300, but you can book a strategy session for $150. 

Get this discount and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.

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The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.

Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!

Are you becoming a bad boss? What are the signs that you’re turning into one? 

Bad boss behaviors can range from micromanagement and poor communication to lack of appreciation and unreasonably high expectations for their employees.

The good thing is that bad boss behaviors can be changed. And we’ve invited someone to help us explore today’s topic.

Today’s guest is Rob Kalwarowsky. Rob is a High-Performance Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker whose quiet realizations give his audience loud transformations. Rob shares wise insights about toxic leadership, mental health, and finding purpose in life. 

In this week’s episode, Rob and I talk about the six different types of bad bosses, how to avoid accidentally becoming a bad boss, and how to deal with someone with bad boss behaviors.

Whether you might be unintentionally using bad boss behaviors or are currently dealing with a toxic boss, tune in now for an insightful conversation.

Let’s get started!

Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.

Conversation Topics:

• (00:00) Intro


• (02:05) What is a bad boss?


• (03:27) 6 archetypes of bad bosses


• (10:06) The first step on how not to be a bad boss


• (15:52) How to determine that you’re being a bad boss


• (19:24) Rob’s own experience of dealing with a toxic boss


• (23:17) Tips on how to start changing your bad boss behaviors


• (27:36) A great manager Rob has worked for


• (28:41) Keep up with Rob


• (30:30) [Extended Episode Only] How to deal with a bad boss


• (38:01) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when your bad boss’s behaviors fit your style?

Additional Resources:

- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Community for just $15 per month

- Read the full transcript here

- Read the related blog article here

- Follow me on Instagram here 

- Visit my website for more here

Connect with Rob Kalwarowsky

- Follow Rob on LinkedIn here

- Check Rob out on Instagram here

- Visit Elite High Performance for more here

- FREE How to Deal with A**hole Boss eBook here

- Get $50 Off promo code for the How to  Deal with A**hole Boss program here

(Use the code MODERNMANAGER)

*Members of The Modern Manager community get a FREE Elite High Performance’s Purpose Playbook (Usually at $99).

Elite High Performance’s Purpose Playbook program supports people in becoming clear on their core values and uncovering their innate gifts so they can tap into their sweet spot and create more purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives. 

Get this discount and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Community.

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The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.

Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!