Deadlines, generational divides, team conflicts, communication breakdowns—Are you a manager feeling the pressure? We’re tackling real-life leadership challenges submitted by YOU — our amazing listeners. In this episode:
- Practical strategies for managing conflicts and collaboration across age groups
- How to handle communication breakdowns in fast-paced teams
- The reality of burnout and how managers can regain control
- The honest truth about "overachieving"—and when it might hurt more than help
- Navigating tough conversations (and why technology might be your new best friend!)
Meet our expert panel:
- Susan Chen: Fractional CHRO, and author of ‘The Death of Best Practices’—here to challenge the status quo of management
- Nicole Lee: Ex-banker turned FinTech consultant, host of ‘You Never Know’ podcast, and a coach passionate about transparency and growth
Plus: Our co-hosts Dawn (aka SG Budget Babe) and Alex Loh (growth mindset coach) share their own stories of career transformation and management mishaps. Tune in for candid conversations, honest advice, and a few laughs—because being a manager isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Don’t miss it!
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What We Discuss:
- 04:25: What strategies can be implemented to foster collaboration among employees from various generations?
- 06:39: Do you think it's good for the manager to encourage them to air their views when conflicts happen?
- 08:07: How can managers handle situations where there’s not much leeway to foster a safe space and promote collaboration?
- 10:13: How can managers align the diverse communication preferences or styles of different age groups?
- 16:40: How do I address potential conflict that might arise within my team due to micromanagement and burnout?
- 21:24: How can I better structure an environment to move people and things along without constantly driving the team?
- 24:27: What tips do you have for a young founder managing industry veterans who are resistant to change?
- 29:27: What can I do better when managing younger people who perceive my actions negatively, even though they seem fine to me?
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