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The Manager Lab

Dr. J. Gregory Gillum, CPCC

Welcome to The Manager Lab, where we delve into the increasingly dynamic world of talent management. In each episode, we will unravel key insights, breakdown the most relevant books and articles, and provide actionable tips to optimize your approach in developing and retaining top talent. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the art, science, and strategy of unlocking your team’s full potential. Let’s enter…The Manager Lab.

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10:57

The Silver Bullet: Weekly Coaching Conversations

The Manager Lab ·

2025/03/18

Welcome to the Manager Lab, your gateway to mastering talent management. In this episode, we explore the transformative insights from Gallup's 2021 article, "Coach Me Once a Week." Discover why Gallup identified weekly coaching conversations as crucial to enhancing employee engagement and productivity. Understand the pivotal role managers play in shaping workplace culture and the five key strategies to shift from merely administrating to effectively coaching your team. Learn how weekly one-on-ones

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08:49

4 Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Use - and Teach...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/03/13

Welcome to the Manager Lab podcast, where we continue our exploration into the four crucial types of thinking that leaders must cultivate and impart: expert, critical, strategic, and systems thinking. This episode focuses on the nuances of strategic and systems thinking, emphasizing the importance of imagination and interconnectedness in decision-making.Dive into the practical tools and assessments like SWOT and PESTEL analyses, designed to enhance your strategic and systems thinking capabilities

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09:30

4 Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Use - and Teach...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/03/11

Welcome to the Manager Lab, where we delve into the increasingly dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we explore the article "The Four Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Practice and Teach" by Heidi Grant and Sean McCann. Discover how expert and critical thinking go beyond everyday problem-solving to add value and achieve better outcomes.Understand the unique features of each thinking style and how they apply to specific challenges. Learn when to harness expert thinking for swift,

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10:06

Coaching as Tool to Develop Leadership Potential in...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/03/06

Welcome to the Manager Lab, your gateway to mastering talent management. In this episode, we explore the powerful impact of coaching in leadership development. Learn how to use coaching as a strategic tool to enhance learning from real-life experiences, hone your questioning techniques, and drive both personal and organizational growth. Discover the transformative power of implementing a coaching culture and unlocking your team's full potential as we dissect the article 'Coaching as a Tool to

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08:45

Remote Work Success: Building Trust Without Surveillance

The Manager Lab ·

2025/03/04

In this episode of the Manager Lab, explore innovative strategies for managing remote employees effectively. We discuss insights from the article "A Better Way to Keep Tabs on Your Remote Workforce" by Alexander Hamrick, focusing on creating trust-based, transparent, and effective monitoring practices. Discover the importance of regular engagement, understanding job complexity, and the power of transparency in fostering a productive remote work environment. Learn how thoughtful communication and

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13:10

Why Employees Quit (Part 3) Final

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/27

Welcome to the Manager Lab, where we explore the dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we conclude our review of the Harvard Business Review article, "Why Employees Quit: New Research Points to Some Surprising Answers" by Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Bob Moesta. We delve into three pivotal strategies that managers can implement to preemptively address the reasons employees consider leaving. Discover how early interviews, shadow job descriptions, and strategic partnerships with

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12:18

Why Employees Quit (Part 2)

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/25

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Manager Lab, where we dive into the complexities of talent management and explore innovative strategies to retain top talent. In this episode, we review the Harvard Business Review article "Why Employees Quit," authored by Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Bob Moesta. Discover the surprising reasons behind employee resignations and learn about the ongoing 'war for talent' that challenges traditional management approaches.We discuss four primary quests

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12:55

Why Employees Quit (Part 1)

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/20

Welcome to the latest episode of the Manager Lab, where we explore the dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we delve into insights from the Harvard Business Review article "Why Employees Quit," focusing particularly on the "push and pull" dynamics that influence employee decisions to leave or stay within a company.Discover the key factors that drive employees away, such as lack of respect, feeling undervalued, and experiencing micromanagement. We also discuss the enticements that

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09:21

IDEAWATCH Reviews from HBR

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/18

Join us in this episode of the Manager Lab as we explore the dynamic world of talent management, focusing on key insights from recent research articles. Learn about the critical role of eye contact in building trust and enhancing managerial charisma, the fluctuations in psychological safety for new hires, and the surprising truths about invisibility in virtual meetings. Discover valuable tips on fostering psychological safety and understanding the true passions of introverted and extroverted

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10:54

Mentorship - Panel Discussion (Part 2)

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/13

Welcome to the Manager Lab, a podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of talent management. Join us for insightful discussions and tips to enhance your mentoring practices and help unlock your team's full potential.In this episode, we continue our exploration of mentorship, discussing the vital expectations for mentees, such as support, guidance, and feedback. We emphasize the importance of mentees taking responsibility for meetings and being well-prepared to gain the most from the

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08:50

Mentorship - Panel Discussion (Part 1)

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/11

Welcome to the Manager Lab, where we delve into the dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we depart from our usual content to explore the realm of mentorship, sharing insights from a recent panel discussion. Discover how to build rapport with mentees through genuine intent, and learn about the various ways to find and become a mentor, whether through organizational channels, social media, or networking events.This episode also examines the differences between formal and informal

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12:04

6 Common Leadership Styles - And When to Use Them...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/06

Welcome to this insightful episode of the Manager Lab, where we continue our exploration of the pivotal Harvard Business Review article, "Leadership That Gets Results" by Daniel Goleman.In this episode, we dive further into the six essential leadership styles and discuss when and how each can be effectively used to optimize team performance. From coercive to coaching, we explore strengths, challenges, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. Join us as we analyze real-life

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10:52

6 Common Leadership Styles - And When to Use Them...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/02/04

Welcome to the Manager Lab, your go-to source for talent management strategies. In today's episode, we review the Harvard Business Review article "Six Common Leadership Styles and How to Decide Which to Use When" by Rebecca Knight. This article revisits the foundational work of Daniel Goleman on leadership styles, a pivotal framework for understanding effective leadership dynamics.Join us as we explore the first three of Goleman's leadership styles: coercive, authoritative (or visionary), and

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56:08

Career Progression Interview with ERG ManagerTools

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/30

ManagerTools, an ERG with Hinkle Contracting, interviewed me as part of thier monthly series of helping managers do good work. This episode is much longer than usual, but enjoy hearing about my progression from academia to Big Pharma, to entrepreneurialism, to landing where I am now in Human Resources! What a journey...

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11:43

Visibility Matters: How to Showcase Your Team's...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/28

Welcome to the Manager Lab, where we dive into the dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we review the Harvard Business Review article by Rebecca Knight, "How to Make Your Team's Work More Visible," published in January 2025. The article emphasizes the importance of strategic communication to ensure that your team's great work is seen and appreciated.We discuss the impact of visibility on team motivation, resource allocation, and retention, and provide seven actionable tips to

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11:41

When Expressing Gratitude, Timing Matters

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/23

Welcome to the latest episode of the Manager Lab, where we explore innovative strategies in talent management. This week, we're diving into a Harvard Business Review article that reveals the surprising impact of expressing gratitude before employees tackle challenging tasks. Discover how a simple 'thank you' in advance can enhance resilience, persistence, and social connection within teams.Join us as we dissect research findings from high-stress environments and real-world experiments, emphasizing

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13:50

A Great Manager's Most Important Habit

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/21

Welcome to the Manager Lab, where we explore the dynamic world of talent management. In this episode, we dive into the article "A Great Manager's Most Important Habit" by Jim Harder, published by Gallup. We examine the shift in work dynamics post-pandemic, highlighting the significance of remote work flexibility and the crucial impact of meaningful manager-employee conversations on engagement.The episode emphasizes five key characteristics of meaningful conversations: recognition, collaboration,

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06:51

LabExtra: Generative AI - How Are People Using this...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/16

In this eye-opening episode of the Manager Lab, we delve into an article from Harvard Business Review about the evolving landscape of generative AI. Discover how different generations in the workforce are utilizing this cutting-edge technology, and explore the contrasting levels of familiarity between fresh graduates and seasoned managers.The episode provides insights into how individuals and organizations are experimenting with generative AI across various domains, from content creation to

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11:17

BookNotes: Atomic Habits: The Power of Rituals that...

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/16

Welcome to this edition of The Manager Lab, where we delve into James Clear's influential book, Atomic Habits. Discover the four fundamental laws of behavioral change that can make your new habits stick: make them obvious, easy, attractive, and satisfying. Learn key strategies like habit stacking and starting small, ensuring your new habits seamlessly integrate into your daily routines. We also explore the concept of syncing enjoyable activities with productive habits, and the importance of keeping

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06:22

Unequal Pay, Unequal Loyalty: Why Transparency Matters

The Manager Lab ·

2025/01/14

Welcome to another episode of the Manager Lab, where we delve into the dynamic world of talent management. This week, we explore the critical issue of pay inequality and its impact on employee retention, based on insights from the Harvard Business Review.Discover how important it is to keep compensation aligned and transparent, especially when onboarding new, higher-paid employees. We discuss research findings that reveal how timely pay adjustments can significantly extend the tenure of current

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