Lia Garvin, also known as the Team Whisperer, shares her journey from managing team operations at Microsoft, Apple, and Google to becoming a successful team management consultant and author.

Lia discusses the challenges she faced in improving communication and team efficiency in big tech, and how she transitioned to helping smaller businesses. She emphasizes the importance of effective management, personal brand building, and leveraging empathy to foster better workplace relationships.

Leah also talks about her three books, 'Unstuck,' 'The Unstoppable Team,' and 'The New Manager Playbook,' which provide actionable strategies for overcoming personal and professional barriers, building high-performing teams, and supporting new managers. She concludes by highlighting her mission to transform a million managers and improve workplace experiences globally.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 2: Taking the Leap to Entrepreneurship

Minute 6: Building a Personal Brand

Minute 17: The New Manager Playbook

Minute 20: Advice for New Managers

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Bridging innovation gaps

This month, as we celebrate Women's History Month, we're highlighting women who have trailblazed in their fields and the lessons we can learn from their leadership journeys. Today I want to explore the question: how do you bridge innovation gaps?

One standout leader is Rachel Moyle Smith, who revolutionized veterans’ healthcare. Her approach teaches us that innovation often comes from finding the right connections and building smart partnerships.

Ready to bridge innovation gaps in your own work?

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My guest today is Robyn Brown, founder of Bold Idea, a nonprofit organization in Dallas focused on expanding access to computer science education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Robyn shares her personal story of how she transitioned from a public relations career to launching Bold Idea, motivated by her own experiences and a passion for mentoring. The organization partners with the Dallas Public School District to deliver after-school coding clubs, leveraging tech professionals as volunteer mentors.

Robyn discusses the importance of critical thinking, the impact of their programs on under-resourced communities, and how they are now the only out-of-school provider for computer science education in the district. She emphasizes the value of maintaining personal well-being while managing the organization and her vision for future collaborations to further support students. Additional insights include her advice for aspiring difference-makers and the long-term relationships built with students.

Episode Minutes:

Minute 6: Building Bold Idea: Early Challenges and Successes

Minute 8: Mentorship and Community Impact

Minute 12: Future Goals and Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers

Minute 27: Sustaining Well-being as a Founder

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