Lia Garvin: 'The Team Whisperer's' Secrets for Female Leaders to Build Teams with Confidence & Clarity

Today we get to speak with Lia Garvin, a management expert known as the 'Team Whisperer.' 

We discuss the importance of building trust between teams and leadership, the challenges of delegation, and how workplace dynamics often mirror personal relationships. 

Lia shares tactical tips for new leaders, emphasizing the significance of communication and accountability in fostering a positive work environment. 

In this conversation, Valerie Lynn and Lia discuss the importance of setting clear expectations in the workplace, particularly in the context of female leadership.

They explore the challenges women face in being taken seriously in leadership roles and the significance of owning one's impact and storytelling in career advancement.  

Lia shares her journey from corporate roles to independent work, emphasizing the need to discover one's passion and purpose.  The discussion also covers diagnosing team dynamics and the importance of seeking support to navigate career challenges effectively.

Takeaways:

• Building trust requires understanding both sides' needs.
• Communication breakdowns often lead to distrust.
• Delegation is a significant challenge for many leaders.
• Workplace dynamics can reflect personal relationship issues.
• Empowering others can help reduce burnout.
• New leaders should focus on accountability and communication.
• Using 'I need' can undermine accountability.
• Owning your impact is crucial for career advancement.
• Storytelling can shape the narrative of your career.
• Finding your passion often involves exploring interests outside your main job.
• Recognizing your value can help combat feelings of imposter syndrome.
• It's important to celebrate your achievements and not downplay them.

Chapters

01:48 The Origin of the 'Team Whisperer' Title

05:27 Building Trust Between Teams and Leadership

10:05 The Challenges of Delegation and Trust

12:24  Translating Workplace Dynamics to Personal Relationships

19:21 Empowering Others and Overcoming Burnout

21:51 Tactical Tips for New Leaders

26:25 Shifting Accountability Language for Better Communication

27:48 Setting Clear Expectations

29:24 Navigating Female Leadership Challenges

30:32 Owning Your Impact

34:42 The Importance of Storytelling in Career

38:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Independent Work

42:36 Discovering Your Passion and Purpose

49:10 Diagnosing Team Dynamics

Connect with Lia Garvin: 

Order The New Manager Playbook: HERE

Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/

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