S08E02: What Great Managers Do Differently in January

January is where a lot of managers lose their teams.

The holidays end, inboxes explode, priorities multiply, and suddenly everyone is expected to “hit the ground running” like nothing happened. Motivation drops, burnout creeps in, and leadership defaults to pressure instead of clarity.

In this episode, we break down how great managers approach January differently. Not with hype, resolutions, or new rules, but by setting the right tone, rebuilding trust, and giving people clarity when they need it most. We talk about the one meeting that actually matters, the mistakes that quietly kill engagement, and how to motivate teams without overpromising or ignoring reality.

If you manage people, or plan to, this episode gives you practical, people-first ways to start the year without burning out your team or yourself. Because January doesn’t need more pressure. It needs better leadership.

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