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The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin

Tired of feeling like the old tools for motivating your team no longer work? Productivity is dipping, engagement is at an all-time low, and you are being asked to get more done with fewer people. The workplace has changed, and managers need a different playbook to lead effectively.The New Manager Playbook podcast gives you practical, actionable, real-world strategies that help you navigate the messy realities of managing people today. No theory. No fluff. Just things that actually work.Hosted by Lia

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14:23

194: Your team member isn't *bad*, they just haven't...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/08/26

Feeling like your team member is dropping the ball? Before you rewrite the job description or mentally fire them, hit play on this episode. This week on The New Manager Playbook, we dive into why most performance issues don’t start with a “bad hire”, they start with a feedback vacuum. If your team member doesn’t know what’s expected, how can they meet the mark? In this episode: Why assuming “it should be obvious” is sabotaging your teamThe real reason you’re so frustrated (and how to fix it)A...

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14:34

193: Quiet Cracking- Why Your A-Players Are Pulling...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/08/19

Quiet quitting made headlines, but it’s time to talk about a deeper threat: Quiet Cracking. This episode is all about what happens when your most reliable, engaged, high-performing team members start slowly disengaging- not because they want to slack off, but because they’re burned out, spread thin, and overwhelmed. The kicker? They’re still showing up. Still doing the work. But the spark is fading. If you’re noticing your star players stepping back or losing their usual energy, this episode ...

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12:45

192: The consequence of team members feeling...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/08/12

A LinkedIn report says 58% of employees feel underutilized. That’s more than half of your team wondering if they could be doing more somewhere else. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, I breaks down: Why underutilization is a hidden driver of burnout and turnoverThe signs your high performers are already feeling itHow to address it without overloading your teamYou’ll also hear my own stories of being overlooked for stretch opportunities, and why those were the same moments I started ...

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13:14

191: Avoid the Biggest Onboarding Mistakes That...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/08/05

Onboarding can make, or break, a new hire’s success. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook Podcast, I reveal the two biggest onboarding mistakes managers make, and how to avoid them. You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, keep new-hire enthusiasm high, and integrate them smoothly into the team. Whether you lead a small business or a corporate team, these tips will help you turn hiring wins into long-term results. Key Takeaways: The two most common onboarding fails (and how to fix t...

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20:40

190: Three Simple Mistakes That Wreak Havok on Hiring

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/07/29

Hiring mistakes are expensive—and avoidable. Learn how to hire well and protect your team. Subscribe for weekly manager tips! In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin unpacks the three most common hiring mistakes that derail teams and cost businesses time, money, and high-performing talent. You’ll learn why moving too fast, underpaying, or hiring "divas" can wreck your team culture—and what to do instead. Perfect for new managers, small business owners, and HR leads looking to...

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13:48

The Hidden Cost of AI Leadership: Why Shortcuts Hurt...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/07/22

Are you using AI in leadership or just hiding behind it? Discover how shortcuts like AI video clones and ChatGPT strategies are killing trust. Subscribe for more real-talk on leadership! What You’ll Learn: Why overusing AI as a leader can damage team trust and engagementReal-world stories about AI video clones, copy-pasted strategies, and feedback gone wrongHow to use AI to elevate—not replace—your leadership presenceSimple tips to stay connected with your team (even when you’re busy!)AI in l...

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16:44

3 Keys to Manage Contractors Without the Headache

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/07/15

Your freelancer blew the deadline—now what? Learn how to manage freelancers the right way. Subscribe for more leadership tips! What You’ll Learn: Why fractional talent often fails to meet expectations—and how to fix it3 proven freelancer management tips that actually workHow to set expectations and onboard freelancers effectivelyWhat to do when a freelancer misses a deadline or underdeliversManaging freelancers shouldn’t feel like babysitting but without the right systems, it does. In this ep...

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14:47

Do Your Team Members Even Care Anymore?

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles the growing frustration managers face—disengaged teams, missed deadlines, and a lack of accountability. Discover how to shift from confirmation bias to clarity, set powerful expectations, and blend AI with your leadership skills to reignite ownership. Learn how to integrate AI into people management, drive performance with empathy, and improve team culture without micromanaging. If you’re a leader feeling like your team is ...

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13:48

Your Team’s Obsessed With AI—Here’s What Smart...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/07/01

AI tools can help—but what happens when your team leans on them too much? Discover how new managers can regain control, set clear expectations, and lead with purpose in an AI-driven workplace. Subscribe now for real-world leadership tools! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to manage AI usage in the workplace with intentionSigns your team may be overrelying on AI—and how to respondHow to lead with AI, not get replaced by itWhat to do with the time saved by automation and AI productivity t...

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13:40

AI Isn’t the Solution Unless You Know the Problem First

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/06/24

Too many leaders are jumping into AI hoping it’ll fix their workflows—but without clarity on what needs fixing, it might just make things worse. What You’ll Learn: How to identify the real problems AI should solve in your team.The biggest AI misuse traps managers fall into.A decision-making framework for evaluating automation tools.When AI helps—and when human leadership is irreplaceable.In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin breaks down a critical leadership skill for the AI...

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13:37

Are Managers the Easiest Role to Automate? Think Again

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/06/17

In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin takes on a bold claim made by Sergey Brin — that managers are the easiest roles to automate. Drawing from her experience at tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft, Lia argues that great managers are far from obsolete — they're essential. Learn why leadership, empathy, and cross-functional communication remain irreplaceable in the age of AI. You’ll learn: Why management is more than task delegationWhich aspects of management ...

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16:49

How to Build a Culture of Accountability Without...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/06/10

Missed deadlines, unclear expectations, and endless meetings? These aren’t random problems—they’re symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of accountability. In this episode, discover how to fix that. Subscribe now! In this powerful episode, Lia Garvin breaks down what accountability really means (spoiler: it’s not blame or punishment) and how to create a team culture rooted in ownership. Learn practical tools to shift your team's mindset, build psychological safety, and stop wasting time and money ...

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18:28

Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/06/03

Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time Feeling overwhelmed? Here's how managers can reclaim 5+ hours every week. Subscribe now! In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles a challenge every leader faces: not having enough time. If you're a manager drowning in meetings, tasks, and pressure from above, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to reclaim your time, empower your team, and finally breathe again. Lia breaks down four powerfu...

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13:22

The #1 Reason Teams Get Burned Out — That No One...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/05/27

Is constant change in your team leaving everyone confused, frustrated, or burned out? In this Ask Me Anything episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin dives into the hidden reason so many teams lose steam: unclear expectations in constantly shifting roles. Responding to a powerful question from Stephanie, a rapidly scaling business owner, Lia shares how to maintain engagement while restructuring. You'll learn how to build clarity into flexible environments, set role expectations early,...

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15:30

How to Lead Through Uncertainty Without Losing Your Team

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/05/20

Stressed about layoffs, burnout, or quiet quitting? Learn how to lead with clarity when everything feels chaotic. Subscribe for weekly manager tips! In this episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles one of today’s most pressing leadership challenges: navigating uncertainty without burning out—or losing your best people. From AI disruptions to economic shifts and employee burnout, leaders are under intense pressure. But what if your assumptions about your team are wrong? Lia reve...

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11:59

The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/05/13

Every new manager faces it—that creeping feeling of "Am I really cut out for this?" If you've recently stepped into a leadership role or have ever doubted your capabilities as a manager, this episode is for you. In this empowering edition of The New Manager Playbook, host and leadership coach Lia Garvin tackles imposter syndrome head-on and offers real strategies to overcome it and lead with confidence from day one. Whether you're managing former peers, stepping into a leadership role at a ...

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17:26

Stop Sugarcoating: How Real Leaders Give Feedback...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/05/06

In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, leadership expert Lia Garvin tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in the workplace: giving feedback that actually helps your team grow—even if it makes them uncomfortable. Many new (and experienced) managers avoid feedback because they fear how it will be received. But here's the truth: growth doesn't happen in the comfort zone. If you're wondering how to help your team develop high standards, accountability, and resilience, this episode is...

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14:39

Stop Waking Up at 3AM Worried About Your Team—Do This...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/04/29

Ever wake up at 3AM worrying if your team is on track? You're not alone—and better yet, you don't have to live like that anymore. In this game-changing episode of the New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin introduces the ultimate management hack: the Snippets Template—a simple but powerful weekly update system designed to give you total clarity without micromanaging. Whether you manage a remote team, run a small business, or lead in a corporate environment, this is the tool you’ve been missing. If ...

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11:18

This ONE Mistake Is Costing Your Team Thousands Every...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/04/22

When budgets tighten, what’s the first thing to go? Training, coaching, and team support. But as leadership expert Lia Garvin reveals in this episode of The New Manager Playbook, that’s one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make. Lia breaks down the true cost of inaction—from poor delegation and team inefficiencies to low morale, preventable turnover, and lost revenue. Drawing on real stories from small businesses and corporate teams, she shows how failing to invest in your team’s...

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13:52

You Got Promoted—How to Manage Former Peers Without...

The New Manager Playbook with Lia Garvin ·

2025/04/15

Feeling awkward or unsure about managing friends or former teammates? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out the hard way. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin breaks down one of the toughest leadership transitions—going from peer to boss—and shares real stories, hard lessons, and actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence, authority, and empathy. Whether you're a first-time manager, newly promoted, or coaching others through this tricky leaders...

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