429. How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Management Role - Zulean Cruz- Diaz

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
429. How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your New Management Role - Zulean Cruz- Diaz
May 29, 2023 Season 7
We Are For Good

Meet Zulean. As a management coach and consultant, she's on a mission to empower teams with the skills and tools needed for fostering strong and trusting group dynamics🤝 Even the most dedicated teams can lose their sense of direction, that’s why they need the tools needed to build a united team with a clear plan for successđź§­ Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you grow in your management journey and build strong, cohesive teams that succeed together. 

đź’ˇLearn

  • A guide to your new management role 
  • How to balance management with other job responsibilities
  • Communication + conflict management tips


Today's Guest
Zulean Cruz-Diaz, Founder + CEO - Z Conecta

Episode Highlights

  • Zulean’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
  • From an employee to a manager (10:00)
  • Trust-based leadership (13:00)
  • Balancing your new responsibilities with being a manager  (15:40)
  • Listening and other communication skills (19:05)
  • Managing conflict resolution (22:00)
    A powerful moment of philanthropy in Zulean’s life (27:05)
  • Zulean’s One Good Thing: Make sure you make time to reflect. (29:25)


For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/429.

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