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Average audio length:
22 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
10 episodes
since Feb. 10, 2024
episodic

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What if success had less to do with motivation and more to do with how you think when you don’t feel like moving? We dig into the psychology behind people who finish what they start and show how to build a system that makes progress inevitable, even on rough days.We start by replacing the "fee…

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What if the real test of character isn’t how kind you are on easy days, but how you show up when it costs you? We delve into the messy, daily moments where values collide with pressure: late projects, tense meetings, and difficult conversations, and outline a practical path to being a truly good pe…
Karen Amlin, Ashleigh Ford, and James Tyack answer Reddit questions from managers: Tension between coworkers, and a team feeling the weight: sound familiar? We unpack how to stop workplace friction from stealing momentum by pairing a values-first stance with practical tools you can use the moment t…
Ever felt your voice shake and thought, “Maybe I’m not a leader”? We go straight at that fear and show why confidence is built through action, not bestowed at birth. From public speaking jitters to the quiet strength of introverted managers, we share practical tools to grow real influence—without b…
What happens when a manager's good intentions collide with spectacular misjudgment? Join us for an eye-opening conversation about a workplace nightmare that's almost too outrageous to believe.We dive deep into a Reddit post that had us both gasping: a manager who hired their massage thera…
Embark on a voyage of self-discovery with Dianne Dupuis – a force of nature in the financial industry, whose life reads like an adventure novel. She's not only reshaped her own destiny, moving from the culinary arts to senior finance manager, but also embodies the essence of a nurturing leader…
When we peel back the layers of management, what core truth do we find? For James Tyack, engineering manager at Coursera and a new dad, that truth lies in the intersection of leadership and vulnerability. Our latest episode brings you a riveting conversation with James, where he shares his journey …
In this conversation, Karen Amlin interviews Ashleigh Ford, a former director of nursing who transitioned to leadership training and mentorship. Ashleigh shares her passion for leadership and helping others, emphasizing the importance of people skills in leadership roles. She discusses the challeng…
In this conversation, Karen Amlin and Twinkle Patel discuss the challenges and morale issues faced by managers in the long-term care industry. They explore the impact of delegating on morale and the importance of building trust and relationships with staff members. They also discuss the role of ask…
Just a short little introduction of our new Be THAT Leader Podcast with Karen Amlin   Thank you for listening to People Skills with Karen Amlin, a podcast dedicated to understanding why people think, behave, and communicate the way they do. Each episode invites you to look more closely at your own …
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