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June 5, 2024 63 mins

A recent survey conducted by Talker Research revealed that 38% of Americans have never felt more uninspired at work than they do now. That’s a bit over one-third of the workforce!

In light of this dissatisfaction, what can be said about management? The post-pandemic workforce has a new view on what gives their lives meaning and the benefits of hybrid work, making it more challenging than ever for managers to keep their teams engaged and productive.

To share how management can face this hybrid workforce era is our guest Mamie Kanfer Stewart.

She’s the founder and CEO of Meeteor, a coaching and training company that focuses on creating healthy, high-performing teams with a special emphasis on productive meetings, as well as the author of “Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings.” Mamie also hosts the Modern Manager Podcast, where she delivers practical advice to help people tap into their managerial greatness.

In this episode, Mamie shares how managers, despite being the unsung heroes of the workplace, fail to receive the support and skill development they need from their leadership so they can excel at their jobs.

Mamie points out the essential skills managers need to thrive in today’s ever-popular hybrid work environments — from effective feedback and authentic appreciation for creating high-performance teams to leveraging AI tools for productivity and collaboration.

We also talk about meetings, why employees hate them, and how management can use them for relationship-building rather than wasting people’s time. 

If your employees and management could use a boost, then this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for an approach to management that will shape the future of work.

Key Takeaways:

Meet Mamie Kanfer Stewart & Her Take on Employee Engagement (00:00)

Management’s Challenge to Inspire A Post-Pandemic Workforce (03:20)

Critical Skills All Managers Should Have (12:38)

Leveraging AI in Workforce Management (23:22)

Why Meetings Are So Awful (30:17)

Using Meetings for Relationship Building (46:54)

What Do Managers Need to Feel Fulfilled & Valued? (54:11)

Speed Round Questions (56:15)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Connect with Mamie Kanfer Stewart:

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamiekanferstewart/

Business | https://www.meeteor.com/

Personal Site | https://www.mamieks.com/

Podcast Site | https://www.themodernmanager.com/

YouTube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernManager

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mamieks/?hl=en

Board Position | https://lkflt.org/bio/mamie-kanfer-stewart/

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