Manager Tools - New Managers

This is a curated spinoff from the massive Manager Tools catalog, pulling together 21 episodes specifically designed for people stepping into management for the first time. The content comes from Mark Horstman and Mike Auzenne, the same hosts behind the main Manager Tools show, but packaged into a focused curriculum. It covers the Management Trinity -- one-on-ones, feedback, coaching, and delegation -- along with 90-day onboarding plans and how to handle your first meetings with new direct reports. Think of it as the greatest hits collection for new managers rather than a continuously running show. The episodes follow the same systematic, step-by-step approach that made Manager Tools famous: identify the specific behavior, explain why it matters, and tell you exactly how to do it. With a 4.2-star rating from 44 reviews, the reception is generally positive, though some listeners note the same criticism that follows the main show -- there can be a lot of preamble before the core content. But the advice itself is genuinely timeless. The First Rule for New Managers episode alone is worth the listen. If the 945-episode main feed feels overwhelming and you want a structured starting point, this is the on-ramp. Free, no ads, and designed to be consumed in order.