A bad boss can make you feel like nothing you do is good enough. A great one will make you feel valued and seen.

In the first episode of season 2 of Managing Well, Tonya Ladipo talks candidly about the worst boss she ever had and the lessons it taught her on how to be a good people manager. 

If you have management-related questions (that you’re too scared to ask HR), email us at managingwellpodcast@theladipogroup.com so we can discuss them on the show.

After the episode, go to theladipogroup.com/podcast to download our worksheet for tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 9: The Worst Boss I Ever Had

People leadership requires courage. Think of a time you had to make tough decisions even when your employees disagreed. How did that impact you? What was the impact on the team? How did everyone ‘recover’ and continue working together? 

In this week’s episode of Managing Well, Tonya Ladipo reflects on how she made it through a week of hard conversations and what she did to prepare for it.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 27: Moments of Courageous Leadership with Tonya Ladipo

Guilt, shame, and uncertainty about the right thing to say or do has been described as allyship fatigue when it comes to learning the history and day-to-day experiences of people from underrepresented communities. As a leader in your organization, do you avoid the tough conversations, or do you lean into them?  

In this episode, we chat with psychotherapist, author, and workplace wellness expert Farah Harris, MA, LCPC, about how allies can pause to reflect and avoid creating additional harm.

Content Warning: This episode includes a conversation about sexual abuse at the timestamps: 20:00-24:23 and 27:45-28:45.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep. 28: Managing Allyship Fatigue with Farah Harris

Ahead of our “Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare” symposium in September, Tonya talks about growing up as the daughter of an emergency room physician, the significance of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling, and why the healthcare industry needs to stay committed to equity in healthcare.

Do you work in the healthcare industry? The Ladipo Group is excited to invite healthcare industry professionals to our free virtual healthcare symposium, “Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare,” taking place virtually on September 13th and September 21st. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2023-healthcare-symposium-2507309

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 29: Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare with Tonya Ladipo

In a 4-part episode series on the Managing Well podcast, Tonya Ladipo talks with licensed counselor Elizabeth Byrne about relationship-building and cultivating healthy connections in the workplace. Your ability to make sure your team feels valued and heard begins with the work culture.

In this episode, we start the conversation by discussing how to set the foundation for healthy relationships.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 30: Relationship-Building – Set the Foundation with Elizabeth Byrne (Part 1)

When there’s conflict at work, the strength of workplace relationships will be challenged. 

In part two of our relationship-building episode series, Tonya and counselor Elizabeth Byrne discuss how to approach conflict without harming people on your team.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 31: Relationship-Building – When Conflict Happens with Elizabeth Byrne (Part 2)

You’re not always going to get things right. Recovering from mistakes at work can either strengthen or deteriorate work relationships. 

In part three of our relationship-building episode series, Tonya and counselor Elizabeth Byrne discuss remedies for mending work relationships.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 32: Relationship-Building - Rupture and Repair with Elizabeth Byrne (Part 3)

In the last episode of our four-part relationship-building series, Tonya Ladipo and Elizabeth Byrne discuss the importance of maintaining strong relationships in the workplace. 

They emphasize the need for intentionality and purpose in team-building activities, and the importance of including all team members in the decision-making process. 

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 33: Relationship-Building - Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work with Elizabeth Byrne -Part 4

As managers, it's crucial to seek support when we need it.

In this episode of the Managing Well podcast, Tonya Ladipo discusses the challenges that people managers face when they are going through difficult times themselves. She shares a recent lesson she learned surfing and how it served as a metaphor for navigating tough times.

After the episode, go to http://www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 34: How to Lead During Chaos with Tonya Ladipo

True inclusion means creating a safe space for employees to navigate their disability identity changes and providing the necessary accommodations. 

In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, we talk to Graciano Petersen, the Senior Director for Talent, Culture, and Training at RespectAbility, an organization that fights stigmas and advances opportunities for people with disabilities. Petersen shares how employers can proactively prepare for disability identity changes and how to involve employees in the conversation. 

After the episode, go to www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

To learn more about RespectAbility, visit www.respectability.org

Ep 35: The Journey of Disability Inclusion in the Workplace with Graciano Petersen

Domestic violence in the workplace is a real issue that impacts the well-being and productivity of employees. It's not just a personal problem. It's a workplace problem.  

In this episode of Managing Well with Tonya Ladipo, Melody Gross, founder of Courageous SHIFT, joins us to discuss the impacts of domestic violence in the workplace. Melody shares her personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence and highlights the gaps in support she encountered at work. 

After the episode, go to www.theladipogroup.com/podcast to get tips on how you can show up as a better people manager and leader in your organization.

Ep 36: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace with Melody Gross

Every workplace should be a psychologically safe space for its employees. On the Managing Well podcast, host Tonya Ladipo talks wellness in the workplace with people leaders, mental health professionals, HR experts, and more.

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