Manager to Manager

I could talk about myself. I was a really good individual contributor who had great subject knowledge expertise and then suddenly was in a position where I was put in charge of a team and told get that team to do what you can do. And not having a lot of support around the how to do it. And the huge change in my day-to-day where it was going from, you know, 80% involved in the work, 20% maybe involved in affinity groups and fun stuff, and stretch projects to 80% focusing on the work of other people, giving up the work that I did that I was really good. That that was really tough.
Johannah Simon, Global Readiness Lead, ProServe L&D
Manager to Manager - Episode 1
Transitioning from a high-performing individual contributor to a new manager can be hard. In our first episode of Manager to Manager, Johanna Simon reflects on two areas where new managers can struggle - experiencing an identity crisis and learning to be vulnerable as a leader. She shares how she overcame these struggles to become purposeful in determining how she shows up as a people leader. In this episode you'll also hear why it's important for managers to lead from a place of vulnerability and examples of what that looks like in practice.  She'll also share what organizations can do to support managers navigating these important challenges.
 
Show Notes
Johannah (Lipscher) Simon | LinkedIn

What would happen if we talked to managers instead of talking about them? Would we learn what it takes to lead engaged, healthy and high performing teams?
Manager to Manager provides a peak into what it's really like to be a people leader and celebrates those who do it well.  This weekly podcast features Kamaria having real, in-depth conversations with previous and current managers who are willing to share what it takes to be successful, lessons they've learned along the way, and what organizations can do to help them realize their full potential as leaders.