Ever been told to roll out a new initiative or share a message that felt... off?

Not illegal. Not dramatic. Just something that didn’t sit right with you. Like telling your team “everything’s fine” when you know layoffs are coming. Or backing a tool you’re not confident in. Or pushing out a company message that feels disconnected from your own values.

If that’s ever been you - or might be one day - this episode’s for you.

Ramona shares what happens when your role as a manager puts you in the middle of decisions that don’t feel great. She names the tension a lot of us feel but don’t always talk about, and walks through a simple way to think through what to do next, without losing yourself in the process.

What we’ll talk about:

✅ The kinds of value clashes that come up more than we admit

✅ What not to do when things feel off

✅ A clear way to figure out how to respond - and where to draw the line

You don’t have to choose between doing your job and staying true to yourself. But you do need a way to think it through.

You can also find this episode on YouTube.

— RESOURCES MENTIONED —

- Grab the free New Manager Toolkit mentioned in the episode: archova.org/freetoolkits

- Executive Presence Intensive: archova.org/executive-presence-program

- Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Learn more: http://archova.org/1on1-course

- Schedule a Leadership Strategy Call with Ramona HERE.

- Grab your copy of Ramona’s best-selling book ‘The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role’: amzn.to/3TuOdcP

— OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE —

- Episode 264 - Build a Team Culture You’re Proud Of — Even When the Company’s Isn’t

- Episode 129 - Creating a Feedback Culture - With Harrison Kim

— WHAT’S NEXT? —

Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org.

Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP

Want to better understand your leadership style and patterns? Take our free quiz to discover your Manager Archetype and learn how to play to your strengths and uncover your blind spots: archova.org/quiz

Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: archova.org/masterclass

Don’t forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from your mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop

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