Sept. 29, 2025

The 5 Frustrations Managers Secretly Struggle With (And What to Do About Them)

The 5 Frustrations Managers Secretly Struggle With (And What to Do About Them)

In today’s episode, Jody reveals the 5 biggest frustrations that most managers experience but rarely talk about. From disengaged teams to emotionally reactive employees and the silent epidemic of burnout, Jody gets real about what’s making managers want to quit.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I have to chase adults to do their jobs?” or felt invisible despite doing everything right, this episode will give you relief and tools to improve your experience

What You'll Learn:

  • How to revive disengaged teams using a simple 15-second meeting trick
  • The 7x communication rule you probably aren’t following
  • How to inspire ownership and accountability without micromanaging
  • What to say when giving feedback to avoid emotional shutdowns
  • Why manager burnout is rising — and how to fight it with better persuasion skills and coaching

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Whether you’re leading a team of 3 or 300, this episode will equip you to lead with clarity, inspiration and most importantly, a whole lot less stress.