Leadership in Real Life - Raw Stories of Leading and Learning for the Everyday Manager

About Leadership in Real Life - Raw Stories of Leading and Learning for the Everyday Manager

Let's lift the curtain on some common challenges leaders face, as well as other ways we can demonstrate leadership outside of the workplace. As society evolves, managers will need to learn more emotional intelligence, empathy, and vulnerability to be successful at leading teams. Erika shares tips on how to handle situations in a way that adapts to the ever-changing workplace.

Publisher

Erika Taylor-Beck

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2025

Latest episode

28 May 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2026

   Ep 31: Emotional Intelligence and Why Workplaces Make Us Weird

   Work makes us weird — and I think that’s actually okay. Ever feel like your workplace brings out your inner chaos? You're not alone, and surprisingly, it’s totally human. Drop a 💡 if you've ever overthought a simple Slack message or second-guessed your tone in an email. Most of us carry personal baggage into work — stressed, tired, overwhelmed — and it affects how we show up. Your emotional state influences your team more than you think. Acknowledging your feelings and giving yourself a "do-over" can transform your leadership — and your own peace of mind. Remember, showing vulnerability is powerful, not weak.What’s one small way you can be kinder to yourself today? *P.S. We’re all just imperfect humans trying our best. Let’s give ourselves grace.* #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipTips #WorkplaceWellness #SelfGrowth #MentalHealthMatters

2. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Ep. 30 Empowering Leadership: The Art of Letting Go

   Erika Taylor-Beck explores empowering leadership, highlighting how managers should avoid doing work for their teams and instead clarify roles to foster accountability and boost productivity in this interview.

3. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Ep. 29 One-on-One Meetings

   Erika Taylor-Beck examines the importance of one-on-one meetings for managers to build trust with employees, provide feedback, and promote professional development.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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