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The New Manager Podcast

by Kim Nicol

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Latest episodes

273. Create Psychological Safety (Plus an Announcement)

August 10, 2026 · 16 min

First: There's a great story about how to create psychologically safe teams in Amy Edmondson's book, " Right Kind of Wrong." https://amycedmondson.com/books/ Next: The podcast will be on pause for a bit. I'll be speaking at ATD's Core4…
272. Two Ways to Increase Your Influence

August 3, 2026 · 17 min

A big part of being a manager is communication -- it's how you build relationships with your supervisor, your direct reports, and your peers. It doesn't matter how well crafted your message is if the other person doesn't receive it. You…
271. Identify and Eliminate Filler Words

July 27, 2026 · 14 min

Want to become a more powerful speaker? This one thing will help: identify and eliminate filler words. . . . After the Episode Join the next Communication Strategies for Managers: https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies ~ Free…
270. What World Cup Soccer Taught Me About Communication

July 13, 2026 · 20 min

I just finished watching the Spain v Belgium match, and it gave me three ideas about communication that apply to the workplace: Data is not enough. You need to create meaning that other people can understand.For the most important moments…
269. "I've never done this before."

July 6, 2026 · 14 min

Managing people is a different job than whatever you did to get promoted. Now, instead of holding the work in your own hands, you are responsible for managing other people who are doing the work. You're still responsible for the end…

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268. Building Your Personal Brand as a Manager

June 29, 2026 · 16 min

How do you want to be known? How do you want people to describe you when you're not in the room? . . . After the Episode Sign up to be a guest on the pod! We'll work through one problem you want help with: https://calend…
267. Learning, Change, and Psychological Safety

June 22, 2026 · 20 min

When you want to lead your team through change, it takes more than information and individual willpower. Take a look at the system around people -- the processes, incentives and metrics -- to ensure they're reinforcing the change you want…
266. How Managers Shape Culture

June 15, 2026 · 17 min

You have more power to shape culture than you realize -- no matter where you sit in the org chart. Start by paying attention to three things: 1) What happens consistently, 2) What's allowed, and 3) What's celebrated. . . . Have a…
265. Feedback Desert

June 8, 2026 · 21 min

The higher you go, the harder it is to get feedback. If you're not getting validation or guidance on your work, it's easy for anxiety to spike and insecurity to flare. It can feel like shouting into a void -- or plodding through a feedback…
264. Say It Out Loud

June 1, 2026 · 15 min

There's something powerful about saying things out loud. Notice where you feel free to speak your mind and organize your thoughts. . . And where you are more measured and cautious about how you speak. Do you have a work challenge you'd…
263. Take Time Off

May 25, 2026 · 10 min

If you feel like there's too much to do and it's all on you. . . Plan a holiday or vacation this season. At the very least, take time off from worry and feeling anxious about all the things on your to-do list. . . . After the Episode Free…
262. Add Calm to the System

May 18, 2026 · 21 min

First, a celebration and a story about how I got myself un-stalled on a project. Then, an observation about the value of adding calm to the system, and two approaches for how to do that. . . . After the Episode Free download: Make Feedback…

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About the show

The New Manager Podcast is where you'll learn how to be a better manager with simple, doable ideas and frameworks. Kim Nicol is a coach and mindfulness teacher who started teaching Essential Skills for New Managers back in 2017, and helps folks in diverse industries with her approach to human-centered leadership. Learn more at: https://kimnicol.com/