60 acast.com Managing in the Middle https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle en management, psychology, workplace, employees, teams, work, creative, digital teams,leadership skills A podcast making work suck less.

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]]> true Antonella Hellier info+608228aa95d6d26539558534@mg-eu.acast.com 608228aa95d6d26539558534 managing-in-the-middle episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/undefined/1619142595121-76a397c10db23f8ed20fd11adff201b5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle Managing in the Middle #10 Snack Size: 1 to 1 meetings #10 Snack Size: 1 to 1 meetings Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:23:42 GMT 6:27 6082463c95d6d26539558556 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/10-snack-size-1-to-1-meetings 6082463c95d6d26539558556 608228aa95d6d26539558534 10-snack-size-1-to-1-meetings 1 + 1 = ? full 1 10 In this week's Snack Size we talk about 1:1's, some of the most misunderstood meetings going round. We talk about why it's not a WIP, and why you need to start getting your employee shit-hot and ready for their next job. You've got this!


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes


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]]> In this week's Snack Size we talk about 1:1's, some of the most misunderstood meetings going round. We talk about why it's not a WIP, and why you need to start getting your employee shit-hot and ready for their next job. You've got this!


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes


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]]> #9 Snack Size: social contracts #9 Snack Size: social contracts Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:23:21 GMT 5:22 608243d427d6c41a5cd66e48 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/8-snack-size-social-contracts 608243d427d6c41a5cd66e48 608228aa95d6d26539558534 8-snack-size-social-contracts Like blueprints for teams. full 1 9 In this week's Snack Size we talk about social contracts, an easy way to get your team on the same page. We look at different kinds of social contracts that help teams align on what they are there to do and what they expect of each other. Think of it as a blueprint for success.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> In this week's Snack Size we talk about social contracts, an easy way to get your team on the same page. We look at different kinds of social contracts that help teams align on what they are there to do and what they expect of each other. Think of it as a blueprint for success.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> #8 When you smile, the world smiles with you | Grazina Fechner #8 When you smile, the world smiles with you | Grazina Fechner Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:23:00 GMT 27:09 6082349f198aca434427e890 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/3-when-you-smile-the-world-smiles-with-you-grazina-fechner 6082349f198aca434427e890 608228aa95d6d26539558534 3-when-you-smile-the-world-smiles-with-you-grazina-fechner She had us at hello. full 1 8 Are you struggling to connect with your team? How do you balance productivity with personality and warmth? This week we interviewed the pocket rocket that is Grazina Fechner, a renowned communication expert known for her sage advice on everything from relationships to resilience. A regular on The Morning Show, Today Show and other lifestyle media, Griz is all about helping people connect and be their best at work.


With over 25 years as a facilitator, Grazina helps leaders be better bosses every day - all while kicking some serious butt in sales! Her latest passion project is a hilarious podcast with her daughter, @Mind the Gap.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> Are you struggling to connect with your team? How do you balance productivity with personality and warmth? This week we interviewed the pocket rocket that is Grazina Fechner, a renowned communication expert known for her sage advice on everything from relationships to resilience. A regular on The Morning Show, Today Show and other lifestyle media, Griz is all about helping people connect and be their best at work.


With over 25 years as a facilitator, Grazina helps leaders be better bosses every day - all while kicking some serious butt in sales! Her latest passion project is a hilarious podcast with her daughter, @Mind the Gap.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> #7 Snack Size: SBI, a feedback framework #7 Snack Size: SBI, a feedback framework Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:21:48 GMT 3:47 6082427d95d6d2653955854d true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/7-snack-size-sbi-a-feedback-framework 6082427d95d6d2653955854d 608228aa95d6d26539558534 7-snack-size-sbi-a-feedback-framework full 1 7 In this week's Snack Size we look at another feedback technique to try, SBI. SBI stands for situation, behaviour, impact. Listen to this great technique to help be more specific and heartfelt with your feedback so that it's more effective for all.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> In this week's Snack Size we look at another feedback technique to try, SBI. SBI stands for situation, behaviour, impact. Listen to this great technique to help be more specific and heartfelt with your feedback so that it's more effective for all.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> #5 Snack Size: Dealing with the lizard brain #5 Snack Size: Dealing with the lizard brain Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:19:19 GMT 8:23 60823a1295d6d26539558543 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/5-snack-size-dealing-with-the-lizard-brain 60823a1295d6d26539558543 608228aa95d6d26539558534 5-snack-size-dealing-with-the-lizard-brain Fight or flight, baby. full 1 5 In this week's Snack Size we look at the lizard brain (reptilian brain or amygdala) and why you need to understand it to build trust and psychological safety. Is your feedback not sinking in? Are people hesitant to be their real selves at work? You may have a trust problem. Stick around and get the TLDR on how you can apply the learnings (because, science!) to your own team.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> In this week's Snack Size we look at the lizard brain (reptilian brain or amygdala) and why you need to understand it to build trust and psychological safety. Is your feedback not sinking in? Are people hesitant to be their real selves at work? You may have a trust problem. Stick around and get the TLDR on how you can apply the learnings (because, science!) to your own team.


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Resources:


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> #4 Radical accountability: how to build a world-class team | Katharine See #4 Radical accountability: how to build a world-class team | Katharine See Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:19:00 GMT 35:21 60823dc827d6c41a5cd66e42 false https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/6-radical-accountability-how-to-build-a-world-class-team-kat 60823dc827d6c41a5cd66e42 608228aa95d6d26539558534 6-radical-accountability-how-to-build-a-world-class-team-kat Passion and purpose wins every time. full 1 4 How do you build a team that's hard-wired for performance?


Dr Katharine See is a respected respiratory physician who is one of the youngest Directors/Heads of Unit in Australia. An 'accidental' leader, Katharine was tasked with building a respiratory team at one of Melbourne's hospitals from the ground up.


Katharine overcame her own feelings of impostor syndrome to build a world-class respiratory team in spite of the challenges that Covid-19 threw at them. Her secret? Passion, purpose and what she calls 'significant accountability'.


Enjoy,

Ant & Dave

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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> How do you build a team that's hard-wired for performance?


Dr Katharine See is a respected respiratory physician who is one of the youngest Directors/Heads of Unit in Australia. An 'accidental' leader, Katharine was tasked with building a respiratory team at one of Melbourne's hospitals from the ground up.


Katharine overcame her own feelings of impostor syndrome to build a world-class respiratory team in spite of the challenges that Covid-19 threw at them. Her secret? Passion, purpose and what she calls 'significant accountability'.


Enjoy,

Ant & Dave

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Resources:


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[#3 Snack Size: Google's study on teams]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:18:34 GMT 6:19 6082381e198aca434427e896 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/4-snack-size-googles-study-on-teams 6082381e198aca434427e896 608228aa95d6d26539558534 4-snack-size-googles-study-on-teams What really makes a team? full 1 3 In this week's Snack Size we break down one of the most famous research studies on teams called Project Aristotle by Google. This research helps us understand what makes an effective team- stick around and get the TLDR on how you can apply the learnings to your own team.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes



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]]> In this week's Snack Size we break down one of the most famous research studies on teams called Project Aristotle by Google. This research helps us understand what makes an effective team- stick around and get the TLDR on how you can apply the learnings to your own team.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get full show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> #2 Snack Size: how to give feedback #2 Snack Size: how to give feedback Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:18:14 GMT 38:42 60823f12fdb37006bc52aaed true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/7-snack-size-how-to-give-feedback 60823f12fdb37006bc52aaed 608228aa95d6d26539558534 7-snack-size-how-to-give-feedback full 1 2 In this week's Snack Size we look at feedback: how to get it, and how to give it. It's no secret that feedback in the workplace makes us all better - so why are we so shit scared to do it? Get the practical tips on how to give feedback like the bawse we know you are.


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this week's Snack Size we look at feedback: how to get it, and how to give it. It's no secret that feedback in the workplace makes us all better - so why are we so shit scared to do it? Get the practical tips on how to give feedback like the bawse we know you are.


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Resources:



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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> #1 What the hell are we doing here? #1 What the hell are we doing here? Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:17:17 GMT 12:17 608245378763861f89ee7f08 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/1-what-the-hell-are-we-doing-here 608245378763861f89ee7f08 608228aa95d6d26539558534 1-what-the-hell-are-we-doing-here full 1 1 Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


We run y'all through why we're here, why we love leadership and managing people, and what what's coming up on the podcast.


To ask us a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


We run y'all through why we're here, why we love leadership and managing people, and what what's coming up on the podcast.


To ask us a question, hit us up at @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> #6 When chefs revolt: putting humanity back into hospitality | Harris Ryan #6 When chefs revolt: putting humanity back into hospitality | Harris Ryan Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:31:27 GMT 28:48 6082310df2a0701a7c057198 true https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes/2-when-chefs-revolt-putting-humanity-back-into-hospitality-h 6082310df2a0701a7c057198 608228aa95d6d26539558534 2-when-chefs-revolt-putting-humanity-back-into-hospitality-h full 1 6 In this episode we interview Harris Ryan, an executive chef who learned about leadership the hard way.


Cutting his teeth in some of Melbourne’s most renowned restaurants, cafes, events and corporate enterprises including Circa, the Prince, Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder, Pei Modern, The Big Group and more recently Toyota, he experienced the good, bad and ugly or working in the kitchen.


These days, Harris is passionate about changing hospitality culture and operations, and consults for businesses requiring assistance in strengthening their kitchen operations. This ranges from developing culinary skills in practice, planning and design, developing strategies to increase efficiencies in productivity, assisting in kitchen financial management, guiding owners in future planning and and most importantly building wholesome and happy kitchen environments built on respect.


We love this shit,

Ant & Dave

xx


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curly wurlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, visit @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get the show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

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]]> In this episode we interview Harris Ryan, an executive chef who learned about leadership the hard way.


Cutting his teeth in some of Melbourne’s most renowned restaurants, cafes, events and corporate enterprises including Circa, the Prince, Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder, Pei Modern, The Big Group and more recently Toyota, he experienced the good, bad and ugly or working in the kitchen.


These days, Harris is passionate about changing hospitality culture and operations, and consults for businesses requiring assistance in strengthening their kitchen operations. This ranges from developing culinary skills in practice, planning and design, developing strategies to increase efficiencies in productivity, assisting in kitchen financial management, guiding owners in future planning and and most importantly building wholesome and happy kitchen environments built on respect.


We love this shit,

Ant & Dave

xx


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Managing in the middle is a podcast that makes work suck less. Been dealt a shit sandwich? Feeling like this ‘manager’ thing isn't all it’s cracked up to be?


Each week, hosts Ant and Dave interview leaders in a wide range of fields to uncover ways to be a better boss. You’ll get to hear about real life curly wurlies and no bullshit practical advice and ideas.


To ask a question, visit @managinginthemiddlepodcast. Get the show notes and resources here: https://shows.acast.com/managing-in-the-middle/episodes

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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