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The Made Leader Podcast

The Made Leader is the podcast for new managers who were thrown into leadership with zero training and even less support. Only 10% of people are natural leaders. The rest of us? We have to become one.

Hosted by Jen Arnold, Founder of Growth Signals, this show is your guide to surviving (and thriving) in your first three years of leadership. You’ll get practical strategies from leadership coaches, veteran managers, and real-world experts — not theory. Not fluff. Just real advice for real challenges.

Whether you’re dealing with imposter syndrome, difficult conversations, or the overwhelm of leading your former peers, The Made Leader will help you lead better tomorrow than you did today.

Leadership isn’t who you are. It’s who you’re becoming.

LATEST EPISODES

Justin Gomez

Why You Need to Encourage Constructive Dissent as a Leader with Justin Gomez

Ever wonder why some teams innovate while others stagnate? The secret might lie in how they handle disagreement. In this episode, we explore why creating

January 29, 2025

Breaking Into the C-Suite: A Director’s Success Story with Nicole Fallowfield

Your career trajectory dies the moment you stop learning. In this candid conversation, Nicole Fallowfield, Gibson’s Chief People Officer shares how embracing curiosity over certainty

January 22, 2025

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Leading at a Cost: New Insights into Manager Burnout with Jan Bruce

Most managers are drowning in new responsibilities while getting less support than ever. According to recent research, managers are 40% more likely to take on

January 15, 2025

Carolyn

The Critical First 44 Days of Onboarding with Carolyn Sorgenfrei, ICP-ATF

Attracting top talent is just the first step for organizations. What truly sets successful organizations apart is how they nurture their new hires during those

September 11, 2024

Breaking the Status Quo of Performance Reviews with Robert Neiuber, IPMA-CE

Performance reviews—dreaded by many, effective for few. According to Gallup, only 2% of CHROs from Fortune 500 companies strongly believe that their performance management systems

August 28, 2024

The Unspoken Rules at Work with Dr. Ella F. Washington, Author, Professor, and Organizational Psychologist

Ever want to put your head down, work hard, and advance at work? Unfortunately, hard work isn’t enough to get you ahead in most organizations.

August 14, 2024

Supporting Leadership to Impact Organizational Wellbeing with Bridgette McCullough, MPH

When it comes to employee wellbeing, many organizations treat it as a program to add or an exercise class to offer. However, with research pointing

August 1, 2024

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Getting Your Team Change Ready with Kamaria Scott, Founder and CEO of Enetic

In a world constantly evolving, our ability to adapt to change often defines our personal and professional growth. But when change is happening to us

July 17, 2024

Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety While Leading a Team with Beth Finkle, MPH, CHES

Going back to work after having a baby can be tough, especially if you’re returning to a leadership role. You’re expected to and may want

July 4, 2024