A Guide to Building Thriving Teams with Lia Garvin

Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle

Welcome to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, I am diving into a discussion on the art of effective team management with the “Team Whisperer,” Lia Garvin!
Lia provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools to communicate better with their teams, reduce overwhelm as managers, and turn their employees into profit-generating machines. She is the 2x bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team and Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast ‘Managing Made Simple’, and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations within Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. She is also a sought-after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, Forbes, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by team dynamics or the struggle of letting go, in this episode Lia shares actionable strategies for improving team operations and empowering leaders at every level!
Topics Covered:
(01:55) Lia’s new book coming in January 2025, ‘The New Manager’s Playbook’, practical tips for first-time managers.
(05:05) Motivating teams in 2024, what’s changed and how leaders can support employees feeling less engaged.
(08:05) Hiring challenges and setting new employees up for success from day one.
(12:27) Why aligning job titles, responsibilities, and pay is key to retention.
(22:04) The value of cross-department knowledge and the benefits of learning every job function, building empathy, and spotting organizational gaps.
(26:24) Recognition as a retention tool.
(31:42) Spotting burnout early.
(42:22) The value of delegation in improving team efficiency and saving time.
(48:44) Productivity & performance metrics.
(51:02) The downside of ‘vibe’ hiring.
(55:41) Future trends in team management.
Leading your team well can save you time and make you money! Tune in for Lia’s expertise on managing people and giving them the environment they need to find their purpose and thrive in their role!
Connect with Lia!
Lia's podcast ‘Managing Made Simple’:
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Grab a copy of Lia's books:
The Unstoppable Team
Unstuck
Reach out to Lia for support with your team on her website
Follow Lia on Instagram
Connect with Lia on LinkedIn
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