Learning to Manage
Real leadership lessons from real leadership experiences. Host Aruna Seegolam reflects on management realities, frameworks, and what it truly takes to lead with empathy and effectiveness.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Learning to Manage
Latest Episodes
Season 2 Episode 2: Managing Up: What I’ve Learned (and What Still Trips Me Up)
Managing up sounds easy in theory—but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences navigating leadership boundaries, ethical tensions, and communication missteps, and share why clarifying expecta...
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Episode 2
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Season 2 Episode 1: What I've Learned about Servant Leadership This Past Year
Servant leadership sounds great in theory—but what does it actually look like at work? In this episode, I reflect on my own leadership journey, the challenges of empowering others, and why psychological safety, accountability, and intentional c...
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Ep. 7 Initial Thoughts as Interim CEO
I was an interim CEO for 6 weeks! This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses my initial thoughts about my experiences as interim CEO and the setbacks I faced. Contact Aruna!Facebook:
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Episode 7
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Ep. 6 DMAIC for Administrative Functions
Can DMAIC be deployed to enhance administrative functions? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' discusses how lean six sigma and DMAIC was used to reduce administrative burden while increasing the value that employees provide to organizations.&...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 Ethical Discussion on Quiet Firing
Is it ethical for a company to employ legal but unethical practices? This episode of 'Learning to Manage' explores the impact of managers on mental health and the ethics of quiet firing, offering a detailed examination of the topic throug...
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Episode 5
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