99 episodes

People leave managers, not companies. The Building Better Managers podcast provides interviews with leadership professionals on topics including leadership development, leadership coaching, leadership training, productivity, employee retention, communication, culture, and accountability.

People come to work every day with a whole host of personal and professional challenges. How can you help create a highly productive workplace where people are engaged, involved, and constantly learning?

Join Wendy and find out! NewLevelWork Co-Founder and Chief of Culture and Community, Wendy Hanson is an executive coach, author, podcaster, and speaker. Her expertise is in helping businesses develop positive and productive cultures and communities. Wendy has over 21 years experience in management and executive coaching helping numerous start-ups and innovative businesses, including eight years coaching Google executives. She holds an M.Ed. in Organization & Management, and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC).

Building Better Managers New Level Work

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 24 Ratings

People leave managers, not companies. The Building Better Managers podcast provides interviews with leadership professionals on topics including leadership development, leadership coaching, leadership training, productivity, employee retention, communication, culture, and accountability.

People come to work every day with a whole host of personal and professional challenges. How can you help create a highly productive workplace where people are engaged, involved, and constantly learning?

Join Wendy and find out! NewLevelWork Co-Founder and Chief of Culture and Community, Wendy Hanson is an executive coach, author, podcaster, and speaker. Her expertise is in helping businesses develop positive and productive cultures and communities. Wendy has over 21 years experience in management and executive coaching helping numerous start-ups and innovative businesses, including eight years coaching Google executives. She holds an M.Ed. in Organization & Management, and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPCC).

    Cultivating an Inclusive and Productive Workplace Culture with Chrysta Wilson

    Cultivating an Inclusive and Productive Workplace Culture with Chrysta Wilson

    It's time to rethink DEI in the workplace with Chrysta Wilson on the Building Better Managers Podcast! Explore how genuine care and emotional intelligence can transform your company's culture and lead to unprecedented growth and innovation. Chrysta's practical framework, LOVE, will guide you through the essential steps of listening, offering support, valuing contributions, and exercising emotional intelligence. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to make meaningful change in their organization.

    Meet Chrysta:
    Chrysta Wilson, MPA, PCC, is a DEI expert and organizational culture change consultant who is committed to empowering leaders to create equitable and inclusive workplaces.  She coaches leaders to reimagine how they lead and how to better create spaces where people have the opportunity to thrive.

    She is the founder of Wilson and Associates Coaching and Consulting, LLC, a 16-year-old consulting firm, host of the Recipe for Transformation Podcast, and creator of The School For Transformation which houses e-learning programs such as Disrupt Your DEI and DEI Dinner Party.

    Chrysta's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystawilson/ Website: https://www.wilson-and-associates.com/
    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 37 min
    Unveiling DEI: Daisy Auger-Dominguez's Journey from Google to Vice Media

    Unveiling DEI: Daisy Auger-Dominguez's Journey from Google to Vice Media

    Join Wendy Hanson as she welcomes DEI expert Daisy Auger-Dominguez to the Building Better Managers podcast for a transformative discussion on the future of workplace culture. Daisy, with her wealth of experience from Google to Vice Media, offers actionable insights on how companies can navigate the "messy middle" and move towards a more inclusive and equitable environment. Get ready to be challenged and motivated as Daisy lays out the path from reflection to persistence in the DEI journey.

    Meet Daisy:
    Daisy Auger-Domínguez is an accomplished executive, speaker, and dynamic leader at the leading edge of people and culture. She is the author of Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace and forthcoming book Burned Out to Lit Up: How to Rekindle The Joy of Leading People, and has been featured in Harvard Business Review and IDEAS.TED. A sought-after speaker, Daisy’s TEDX talk, ‘Inclusion Revolution’, inspires her audience to achieve a meaningful and lasting impact. Daisy has led human capital practices at Vice Media, Moody’s Investors Service, The Walt Disney Company, Google, and Viacom.  Her contributions have earned her prestigious honors, including Hispanic Executive's Top 10 Leaders, ADCOLOR Legend award, and the New York City Council Leadership in Community Service Award. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and daughter, is a board member of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and also sits on the Board of Trustees at Bucknell University, her alma mater.

    Daisy's Links:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaisyAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisyaugerdominguez/ Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/
    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 43 min
    AI-Driven Leadership Development: Blessing or Curse? with David Evans

    AI-Driven Leadership Development: Blessing or Curse? with David Evans

    Are you ready to unlock the potential of AI in your leadership journey? Tune into the Building Better Managers podcast where Wendy Hanson and David Evans, VP of Product at New Level Work, delve into the transformative power of AI in leadership and development. Learn about the cutting-edge Leadership Oracle, AI's role in 360 reports, and how machine intelligence can be your ally in fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. Ignite your curiosity and join the conversation that could redefine your approach to management!

    Meet David:
    David Evans is the Vice President of Product at New Level Work (formerly BetterManager). In this role, David is responsible for overseeing the product vision and strategy for the company, helping it to achieve its mission of making thriving at work the norm by developing better leaders.

    Prior to joining New Level Work as VP Product, David led Talent Success at Amplitude where he supported the growth of managers and their teams, scaling company culture as the business scaled. David has coached tech leaders and their teams for over 15 years, from baby startups to Fortune 100s, through capital raisings, M&A transactions, and public listings.

    David was previously Technical Director at Adopt-a-Pet.com and Founder & CEO of two tech companies, which resulted in one exit and a 9-figure acquisition deal that went south; life's an adventure! David's biggest and most important growth challenge so far: co-parenting 2 young kids.

    Contact David at David.Evans@Newlevelwork.com.

    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 35 min
    Breaking Boundaries: Navigating Non-Linear Growth and Visionary Leadership with Jan Foo

    Breaking Boundaries: Navigating Non-Linear Growth and Visionary Leadership with Jan Foo

    In this empowering episode of the Building Better Managers podcast, we sit down with Jan Foo, a senior director at Servicenow, to delve into her remarkable career spanning two decades. As we honor Women's Leadership Month, Jan takes us through her experiences at companies like UBS, Cisco, and VMware, and her relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and taking risks. She discusses the significance of leadership beyond the boardroom, her advocacy for women in the workplace, and the strategies she employs to maintain balance in her fast-paced life. Get ready to be inspired and learn how to support and sponsor women's leadership in your organization.

    Meet Jan:
    Jan is driven by the mission to connect people, teams, technology, and data to make a positive impact on a global scale. She is currently Senior Director of GTM Operations at ServiceNow, focused on expanding the company’s customer base within emerging market verticals and driving synergies within the digital selling motion.  
    Jan has over 20 years of experience in global enterprises such as UBS, Arthur Andersen, Cisco, and VMware. Jan is hyper-focused on proactive strategies to transform business and ensure ongoing business success.
    Jan was born and grew up in the beautiful city island of Singapore. She lives in Los Altos with her husband and their two shih tzu’s. She has a son and a daughter both attending colleges on the east coast. Jan strongly advocates diversity, inclusion, and education for all. She enjoys interviewing high school applicants yearly for the Harvard University Admissions Committee, and also enjoys financial planning, listening to podcasts, and traveling.

    Jan's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janfoo/ Website: https://janfoo.squarespace.com/
    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 36 min
    Great Advice from a Woman Leader with Charlene Dodson

    Great Advice from a Woman Leader with Charlene Dodson

    Charlene Dodson is the VP of Human Resources for Dollar Tree Stores, serving over 8000+ locations and 100,000 associates. That's a big job! Charlene gives practical advice for new and seasoned women leaders on the importance of having diverse perspectives in the room, especially women and people of color, and the need to speak up and share those perspectives. She encourages all women to step into their power, take risks, advocate for themselves and stand their ground on boundaries for work/life balance. This is a not-to-miss episode.

    Meet Charlene:
    As Vice President of Human Resources for Dollar Tree Stores, Charlene Dodson's passion is leading culture transformation in the areas of associate experience and leadership development. Prior to her current role at Dollar Tree, Charlene served as vice president of HR for Family Dollar and Tractor Supply Company - where she drove employee experience initiatives in the areas of compensation, workforce planning, and team member well-being.

    With over 15 years of retail experience from organizations such as Apple and Target, Charlene has been responsible for leading numerous human capital strategies resulting in improved employee engagement and business performance. She has a 12-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter so when she isn’t working she can be found at both swim and gymnastics meets. Charlene is a champion for diversity and inclusion and actively serves as an executive chair on Dollar Tree’s Associate Resource Groups.

    Charlene's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenedodson1/

    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 39 min
    Leading with Vision: Essential Skills for Hiring and Leading with David Dodson

    Leading with Vision: Essential Skills for Hiring and Leading with David Dodson

    In this must-listen episode of the Building Better Managers podcast, Wendy Hanson and David Dodson, a Stanford GSB luminary, delve into the art of mastering management in today's complex business environment. Discover the unexpected findings from Dodson's extensive research on market growth and investment success, and learn about the five non-negotiable skills for leading an organization to victory. From hiring to quality obsession, Dodson's insights are distilled into a practical guide for immediate application. If you're ready to elevate your leadership and make 2024 a year of unparalleled success, this episode is your starting point.

    Meet David:
    DAVID DODSON is on Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business faculty, where he guides students in tactical execution. He teaches one of the most sought-after courses at Stanford, and in 2023 The Economist listed his course as one of the three “hottest” courses at Stanford. He recently received the MSx Teaching Excellence Award and is a six-time speaker in the graduation Last Lecture series.
    David is a frequent business commentator on CNBC and Fox News and has been published in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Fortune Magazine, Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, The Hill, Denver Post, and other publications.
    In 2000 Dodson co-founded Sanku, which developed the only successful technology to fortify grains with lifesaving micronutrients in rural African mills. Sanku was listed by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies.” Through this work, Sanku has saved and improved the lives of over five million rural families in Africa.

    David's Links:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dodson-author-investor/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davedodsonwy
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/davedodson307
    Website: https://daviddodsonauthor.com/

    Do you enjoy our show? One of the easiest ways to help us out is to drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice! https://ratethispodcast.com/newlevelwork

    For more information, please visit the New Level Work website. https://www.newlevelwork.com/category/podcast

    © 2019 - 2024 New Level Work

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Cadon23 ,

A great podcast that supplements an amazing company

In a world where leadership training has never been more important, both this company and this podcast are an incredible resource to help people grow so they can lead with confidence, curiosity, and compassion!

Gerardo1019 ,

Always a great listen!

Wendy always delivers a great listen. Great guests and information on workplace hot topics. A regular part of my podcast rotation!

evapvd ,

Leadership insights for every level of professional

Everyone is called to show great leadership skills during their careers: from the budding professional to the emerging manager to C-suite executives. This podcast is a must-have resource at every level — it spans a wide range of topics with suprising insights for even the most seasoned professional. Wendy immerses herself deeply in every topic. She brings out the interview’s golden nuggets of wisdom, and at the same time, is a highly engaging conversationalist!

Top Podcasts In Business

Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
BluWave
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
REAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella #100to0
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network

You Might Also Like

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
Me, Myself, and AI
MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
The Journal.
The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
The Daily
The New York Times