Amplifying Leadership

Amplifying Leadership

by Tara Lehman

Management Careers

Tip Thursday with Tara - Two-Minute Rule

Ever hear of the Two-Minute Rule to help you with the stress of those small tasks? Want to find more space and time as a leader? In this episode of Tip Thursday with Tara on the Amplifying Leadership podcast, we talk about the Two-Minute Rule, created by David Allen, author of Getting Things Done. Along with delegation and other tips already shared, this tip allows you to just get tasks done with intention and quickly so they are not added to your to do list. What can you achieve in less than two minutes?

The New Manager Playbook with guest Lia Garvin

Are you a first time leader trying to navigate your new role? Perhaps you are someone supporting a new leader. If so, this episode of Amplifying Leadership with guest Lia Garvin, known as the Team Whisper helping leaders to make managing the easiest part of their job, an author and speaker, is packed with practical advice to help make the transition smoother and more impactful. Whether you're transitioning from peer to manager or taking on a new position within your organization, leadership requires a powerful mindset shift—from focusing on people to also understanding the processes behind success. We explore how new leaders can be set up for success through proper training, intentional communication, and meaningful conversations. You'll hear insights on how to share your values, build trust, and motivate your team while avoiding common pitfalls like overwhelm and misalignment. Helping you get started from sharing your values and purpose with your team, while also learning the importance of delegation. Whether you're a first-time leader or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with practical advice to help make the transition smoother and more impactful.

Tip Thursday with Tara - How to Say No

Ever feel like you wished you had said no to taking something on because it lead to stress or you being overworked? In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode, Tara explains how leaders can say no, but doing it in a kind and respectful way that allows you to keep the workplace trust and relationships strong. Enjoy the tips!

Leading and Engaging Teams with guest Scott Ramey

In this episode of Amplifying Leadership, we're diving into the heart of what it takes to lead and truly engage your team. Tara and guest Scott Ramey, an Authentic Sales Expert, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive and Founder of The Ramey Group, explore why great leaders don't shy away from tension or conflict—they lean in. Because when we face discomfort, we create space to move forward and grow. We also break down 4 key elements of powerful leadership: ✨ Reveal your true self ✨ Reframe from scarcity to abundance ✨ Reflect and listen before responding ✨ Re-imagine what is possible We discuss the importance of vision and values—what do you stand for, and how do you bring that to your team? You'll also hear insights on vision-casting, shifting how we talk about numbers and goals, and why curiosity, connection, and trust are essential leadership tools. If you’re a leader who wants to inspire, engage, and innovate—this conversation is for you. 🎧 Tune in now and reimagine what’s possible for your team.

Tip Thursday with Tara - Progress Over Perfection

Progress over perfection in organizations? Should we consider that? In this Tip Thursday with Tara episode of Amplifying Leadership Tara explains why perfection should not always be what organizations aim for. It can cause projects to not come to fruition, frustration, and burnout. Learn a few tips on how to bring progress over perfection into your leadership. Enjoy!

The Human Connection with guest Amy Daughters

Need to increase employee engagement? Why not try something we used to always do? In this guest episode Tara and guest Amy Daughters, an award-winning author and dynamic keynote speaker, discuss recognition through the hand written note. They talk about how this can increase engagement and morale to gaining an ROI as well. From mistakes to avoid, to using it as a private and personal way to say thank you, this type of recognition provides a personal touch in a very automated world. Who will you send a note to? Your employee? Your leader? Your peer? Your vendor? Your customer? Your friend? And also don't forget about those remote workers who rarely have a chance to connect in person, too. Enjoy the episode!

Tip Thursday with Tara - Limiting Beliefs of Leaders

"I am not experience enough to lead this team." "I have to do everything because no one will do it correctly." There are many other limiting beliefs that hold leaders back. In this Tip Thursday with Tara, she will uncover some ways to overcome or begin to grow from some common limiting beliefs leaders may have. From seeing failure as a growth opportunity, to using the word "yet", there are some nuggets in here for you. Enjoy!

Leader's Let's Talk Money with guest Michelle Taylor

Not sure about the numbers? What about what you should share? Join Tara and guest, Michelle Taylor, the founder of the Women and Wealth Initiative, which is a transformative platform aimed at empowering women to take control of their financial futures in this episode of Amplifying Leadership. They discuss why understanding the numbers is very important, why we need to pay attention with intention to those "Big Scary Financial Goals", mistakes leaders and business owners make around money, how being transparent around numbers with employees can empower them, and even why loans or borrowing can be a secret win. Let's talk money for motivation, momentum, and to build trust too. Enjoy!

Tip Thursday with Tara - A Mistake that Lowers Team Morale and Tips to Fix it

Are you worried about your team's performance? Does something seem off or their motivation lower than it should be? In this Tip Thursday with Tara, Tara reveals a mistake that leaders make and a few tips around how to build that team and individual morale and motivation, so your team feels valued and heard. Help your team build more motivation and morale today with a small action Tara encourages you to do too! Remember, Leadership Matters!

Leading and Mental Health with guest Sarah Michelle Boes

Stressed out so you had a massage. Check. Booked a lunch out to get out of the office for a few mins. Check. Mental health and your (and your teams) mental health is not a check box task. Join Tara and Sarah Michelle Boes, Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and currently serving as the Chief Nursing Officer at Blueprint Test Prep, as they uncover why leaders must take mental health and self care very seriously. Mental health is the core of what we do and impacts us at work and home. They discuss some of the mistakes leaders make, why it is not just a one and done task, using longer-term tools for leaders and their teams, leading by example, creating boundaries to tips to get leaders and teams through the turbulence. Let's manage mental health together. Start the conversation today.

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