The Made Leader Podcast

Think leadership skills just magically develop with time and experience? That’s the biggest lie we tell new managers – and it’s why so many struggle

Think managing up is just office politics? Think again. The truth is, your ability to work effectively with your boss isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s

What if the biggest performance management mistake isn’t failing to document but failing to ask the right questions? When layoffs are disguised as performance reviews

Let’s be honest – there’s probably someone on your team you’d rather not grab coffee with. It’s the taboo topic most leaders won’t admit out

What happens when the leadership style that made you successful in your last role just doesn’t click with your new organization’s culture? You’re not alone

Most managers think they need to avoid emotional conversations at work. They’re wrong. When crisis hits, whether it’s layoffs, organizational changes, or daily workplace trauma,

Ever feel like you’re drowning in expectations as a manager? You’re not alone. The role of today’s manager has evolved way beyond just “getting the

Think building a high-performance team means you have to do everything yourself? Laura Martin is here to shatter that myth. The secret isn’t working harder

You’re already in a leadership role, but lately it feels like your career growth has hit a wall. You’re performing well, hitting goals, maybe even