A lot of people realize after 10, 15, 20+... years in their career that they're just not happy. So what do you? Listen in as our panel of SuperManagers who have taken that leap, talk about their experiences, stories, and suggestions.Host:Sama

SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Are You Happy? (part 1 of 2)

Mar 23rd, 2020 16m 36s

Did you always know what you wanted to do as a career? So many people realize after several years in a job that they're just not satisfied. But what does it take to make that leap?Listen in as our panel discusses how people end up in unsatisf

SuperManager: Preparing for Retirement

Mar 16th, 2020 19m 57s

When you mention preparing for retirement people typically think about financial planning. But what about the emotional life changing aspects of retirement? What do you plan to do with yourself? What about your friends and co-workers?Listen

SuperManager: Work and Life Balance

Mar 9th, 2020 24m

Are your work life, home life, and spiritual life in balance? Take a listen to these well balanced (sort of) SuperManagers discussing work and life balance:Host:Samantha Naes - CN Video ProductionGuess:Joel Emery - Ignite StrategiesMary Kuthei

SuperManager: Technical vs Management

Mar 2nd, 2020 22m 39s

So many managers are promoted because of their skills at doing the job. But is management the right path to take, or are there other options. What are the pros and cons of taking a promotion into management?Listen in on our supermanager panel

SuperManager: Hiring a Cultural Fit

Feb 24th, 2020 18m 43s

How much you and your team enjoy coming to work can depend on the company culture and whether or not your team is a good fit. What is your company culture and what do you look for in a new employee to ensure it's a match?Listen in on our discu

SuperManager: Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What is it and What Can You Do?

Feb 17th, 2020 16m 14s

It's surprising how many people have Imposter Syndrome. So let's talk about it. What does it mean, how does if affect you, and what can you do about it.Find out by being a fly on the wall for this discussion with:Samantha Naes - CN Video Prod

SuperManager: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Feb 10th, 2020 16m 44s

Do you fear being found out at work? On the outside everything seems like it's going great. But on the inside, you're a mess up away from the boss knowing you're a bad fit for the job? Listen to this week's SuperManager podcast in which our pan

SuperManager: Illness and Presenteeism at Work

Feb 3rd, 2020 14m 50s

We've talked about the emotional aspects of presenteeism and how it affects the office. Now we're continuing our discussion with illness and presenteeism and what to do about it.Listen in by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion w

SuperManager: Building a Community at Work

Jan 27th, 2020 23m 44s

Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the office got along? Tune in to SuperManager for this week's episode "Building a Community at Work" in which we'll discuss ways to make the office a place that works for everyone. Find out, by being a fly on

Super Manager Podcast - Emotional Aspects of Presenteeism and a Cry Room

Jan 20th, 2020 14m 48s

Have you ever had an employee have a meltdown at work? Presenteeism is defined as the problem of employees who are not fully functioning in the workplace because of an illness, injury or other condition. It is a growing problem that is costing

SuperManager: Side Hustles

Jan 13th, 2020 18m 26s

Does everyone now have a side hustle? You know, some way of earning revenue besides the traditional full-time job. Why is this so popular? Listen in like a super-fly on the wall as our team finds the answers.· Samantha Naes – CN Vide

SuperManager: Measuring Productivity

Jan 6th, 2020 22m 19s

Time is the most valuable commodity we have. You can't make more, but you can be more productive to make better use of your time. And that starts with measuring how your time is being used, and how to better use it. Listen in as our team of

SuperManager: How to Reduce Stress and Still Care

Dec 30th, 2019 18m 14s

Ever noticed a correlation between how much you care about your job and how much stress you feel? Well there are ways to really care about doing a good job, without all the unnecessary stress.Listen in as our un-stressed SuperManager panel dis

SuperManager: Characteristics of Top Leaders

Dec 23rd, 2019 19m

What makes someone a good leader? Are you a good leader? Listen in on this discussion regarding our favorite leaders, the characteristics that make them great, and what we can do to be better.· Samantha Naes – CN Video Production·

SuperManager: Better Time Management

Dec 16th, 2019 20m 33s

Time is one of our most valuable resources... So how do we make more? This week our super panel discusses strategies for better time management and ways to help others that aren't spending their time on the most important tasks.Check out what

SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 3 (What's the Solution?)

Dec 9th, 2019 14m 42s

Is the solution to "shame and blame?" Or is there another approach that produces more tangible results in the work environment? Has progress even been made at all on the issue over the last several decades? This week, our super panel discusses

SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)

Dec 2nd, 2019 19m 52s

SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias)So how do we get past Gender Bias? Does the law provide the solution? Or is there another, more personal approach that employers have to take in order to overcome their unconscio

SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)

Nov 25th, 2019 11m 5s

Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias)There are laws in place to help reduce gender bias and unequal pay in the workplace, but is that the solution? From the hiring process to unequal pay, unconscious bias creates a large differe

SuperManager: Increasing Employee Enthusiasm and Loyalty

Nov 18th, 2019 21m 15s

Employee enthusiasm and loyalty is an important element for keeping your team productive. On this week's episode of SuperManager, our panelists discuss the obstacles and solutions to inspiring employees and gaining their loyalty.Samantha C Naes

SuperManager: Knowledge Transfer - Best Practices when you're Losing an Expert

Nov 11th, 2019 18m 47s

When a key part of your team leaves, there is a responsibility for the manager to make sure every one has a smooth transition. Listen in on this discussion as our panelists find solutions to these problems as they talk about what the impact has

SuperManager: Continuing Eduction - Who's Responsible?

Nov 4th, 2019 19m 28s

Most businesses and industries benefit from employees continuing education on their skill. The employee becomes more valuable to the company, and maybe become more loyal. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons to the individual and the b

SuperManager: Empowering Your Employees

Oct 28th, 2019 15m 43s

How much control do your employees have over their own success, and the success of your organization? How much should they have? What are some of the best ways to empower employees to be their best, so you can be your best?Find out by being a s

SuperManager: Department Onboarding - Getting Employees Acclimated to the Group

Oct 21st, 2019 18m 43s

We've talked about on-boarding, everyone has talked about on-boarding... but what about department on-boarding? How do businesses help employees transition not only into the company, but the specific group they'll be working with. What are some

SuperManager: The Organization Communication Conversation

Oct 14th, 2019 14m 43s

Communication is essential for an organization to be successful. What are some ways that managers can help communication flow efficiently within an organization? How can miscommunication be avoided? How important is it that information gets sha