Hey there, Management Mavens!
Welcome back to Season 4 of the ManageMint Made Easy podcast, where we offer a fresh take on leadership. 🎧
Buckle up for a no-filter, full-of-flavor journey through what REALLY makes management feel like you're navigating a workplace wilderness.
We're two Island girls from New York who've been in these leadership streets for decades, and we're here to break the cycle of managers just surviving. This isn't your Pinterest-perfect leadership fantasy - this is the raw, spicy, honest tea about managing teams without losing your mind.
In this kickoff episode, we're laying out our podcast mission: to give you the tools, perspective, and support you need when you're feeling sandwiched between impossible expectations and zero resources. Whether you're a brand new manager or a seasoned pro who still feels like you're winging it, we've got you.
Expect real stories, zero BS, and a whole lot of moments that'll make you feel seen, heard, and ready to lead with confidence.
Your management lifeline is here. Are you in?
Fiercely and lovingly,
Kishshana & Maria 🔥💪🏾
Tune in to hear:
- How to Stop Norming on Dysfunction: Learn why feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you're a bad manager - it means the system might be broken, and you're not alone in navigating workplace chaos.
- How to Recognize You're Not a Problem to Be Solved: Understand that your management struggles aren't a personal failure, but a common experience shared by leaders across industries - and there are strategies to move from surviving to thriving.
- How to Lead Without Falling on Your Own Sword: Break free from "martyr-itis" by understanding the difference between dedication and self-destruction, and learn to manage your team (and yourself) with integrity and boundaries.
Episode Overview
- (02:00) The Realities of Management
- (05:00) Key Questions for Managers
- (08:00) Unique Challenges Managers Face
- (12:00) What You Can Expect This Season
- (15:00) Kish and Maria’s Personal Management Experiences
Powerful Quotes
"Management is not some toxic positivity, Pinterest board. Okay, that's not what this thing is." - Kishshana Palmer
"You are a whole person working on your job." - Kishshana Palmer
"Survival feels like the name of the game and the strategy understood. And also, let's push it." - Maria Dautruche
"Your vibe is not enough to lead a team." - Kishshana Palmer
"When you manage well, your life gets easier, your relationships get better, and your stress levels come all the way down." - Maria Dautruche
"If you are out there secretly carrying a portable blood pressure cuff in your travel bag that you need to use every day just to make sure you don't stroke out, maybe your body is telling you it's time to sit down." - Kishshana Palmer
"You're the first you to ever chart the course you're on. Even if that roadmap has existed for generations, you're the first you to do it." - Maria Dautruche
"We want you to stop norming on dysfunction." - Kishshana Palmer
"You are not a problem to be solved." - Kishshana Palmer
Let’s go deeper 👇🏾
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