Episode 45
Why Managing Feels So DANG Hard? (And How to Shift That Fast)
Hey hey friend,
Ever wonder why management feels so darn hard? đ In this episode, weâre keeping it real about the true challenges of leadership. Itâs not just about checking off tasksâitâs about people, emotions, and those ever-shifting expectations.
Weâre talking about how todayâs workplace is changingâself-advocacy is on the rise, and younger professionals are redefining what it means to succeed at work. đđž Setting boundaries and clear expectations isnât just a nice-to-have, itâs a must for surviving (and thriving!) as a manager.
Join us for honest stories, a few laughs, and some practical tips for navigating the wild world of management. đđĄ
xoxo,
Kishshana & Maria
Tune in to hear:
- How to set clear boundaries and expectations with your team (and yourself)
- How to navigate the overwhelm and emotional challenges of management with honesty and self-care
- How to adapt to a changing workplace and support both your team and yourself through transitions
Episode Overview
- (00:07) Welcome & Why Management Feels So Dang Hard
- (01:28) The Real Struggle: Tasks vs. People & Expectations
- (04:05) Promotions, Overwhelm, and the Myth of Extra Support
- (06:41) Generational Shifts & Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
- (14:00) Practical Steps: Setting Boundaries and Expectations
- (21:02) Boundaries as Self-Care & Modeling for Your Team
- (24:41) Personal vs. Private: Building Trust with Your Team
- (28:43) Communicating Challenges & The Importance of Transparency
- (34:36) Workplace Culture: Hierarchies, Self-Care, and Change
- (37:05) Closing & Next Episode Teaser: âWinging Itâ in Leadership
Powerful Quotes
âManagement isnât just about tasks, itâs about people, emotions, and that E wordâexpectations." -Kishshana
"Your body responds to the actual and the perceived." -Maria
"If you keep saying, 'Iâm not overwhelmed,' your cortisol is just jumping into a deep diving pool." -Kishshana
"Many of us were promoted without proper training, leading to a cycle of stress and uncertainty." -Maria
"The dark and dirty secret is that 70% of your teamâs success is dependent on you as a manager." -Kishshana
"The better I manage myself, the easier it becomes for my manager to do their job." -Maria
"Start by setting clear boundaries and expectations with your team." -Kishshana
"A boundary is an invitation, not a fence." -Kishshana
"Itâs hard to set boundaries with your team when you havenât set clear boundaries with yourself." -Kishshana
"As a manager, if you donât have a personal relationship with your team, then managing is going to be hard." -Kishshana
"If youâre the type of manager who keeps information close to the chest, itâs always going to be hard for people to share personal challenges." -Maria
"You donât go to work to manage children. We are presuming you manage a team of adults." -Maria
"With the right tools and mindset, itâs manageable." -Kishshana
"Your body responds to the actual and the perceived." -Maria
"Many of us were just promoted without proper training, leading to a cycle of stress and uncertainty." -Maria
"The better I manage myself, the easier it becomes for my manager to do their job." -Maria
"The self-preservation that weâre focusing on in the workplace is also part of a larger self-preservation given all that potential stimuli." -Maria
"Weâve gotta recognize that itâs okay to seek help and admit when we donât have all the answers." -Maria
"The workplace is not set up to handle your humanness. It is not." -Maria
"Boundaries are your safety and protection, and then your expectations with your teamâthatâs got to be communicated." -Maria
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