It can be tough being a new manager. You've taken on a big responsibility, but also a lot of opportunity. You have the chance to help your team reach their potential and grow into their roles. But being a good manager isn't just about giving orders and making decisions - it's also about being human. In this podcast, I interview Lon Wong, author of “Dear Stellar - Letters On the Art of Being Human” on his leadership journey, his book, and what it means to be more human.
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In this episode, we talk about:
3:00 - Mistakes made and lessons learned
5:31 - Advice for his “younger” self
7:34 - What it means to be more human
8:31 - The benefits to managers when they become more human
9:56 - Examples of being less human
10:57 - The art of being a more human manager
14:36 - His book “Dear Stellar”
18:17 - What first-time managers struggle with
20:05 - The importance of a morning routine
24:11 - Why first-time managers need a morning routine
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About Lon Wong:
Lon is a coach, strategy consultant, and author, helping individuals, teams, and organizations become more human. He has led faith communities, non-profits, and social enterprise startups. His most recent tenure was with an international non-profit, where he held multiple leadership roles within public engagement, digital marketing, and segment strategy, as well as chairing the diversity, equity, and inclusion council. Besides organizational consulting, he currently coaches through the altMBA, helping them work through their toughest challenges.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Lon’s website: www.heylon.ca
Lon’s book: Dear Stellar - Letters on the Art of Being Human
Chris Asper: www.chrisasper.com
