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How to Grow from a Manager into a Leader featuring Michelle Gruening – Podcast Episode 102
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Episode Description
In this week’s edition of the Memory Makers Podcast, Russ Van Natta talks with Michelle Gruening, Personal Growth & Leadership Coach at Action Lab Leadership, about how to grow from a manager into a leader. Michelle shares lessons from her own career, including how to delegate effectively, give meaningful feedback, invest in personal growth, and apply the “1-3-1 Rule” to develop problem-solving teams. It’s a conversation full of practical ideas for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership and help their team thrive.
Key Takeaways
- Leadership Levels – Understand the difference between managing tasks and leading people, and why moving to permission-based leadership builds stronger teams.
- Delegation Skills – Delegate effectively to empower others, avoid bottlenecks, and focus on the bigger vision.
- Constructive Feedback – Give clear, constructive feedback that balances empathy with directness.
- Problem-Solving Framework – Use the “1-3-1 Rule” to guide teams in identifying problems, generating solutions, and taking ownership of outcomes.
