In this episode of The Manager Track podcast, Ramona Shaw is joined by Christian Muntean, business strategist, leadership advisor, and author of Train to Lead. Together, they explore what it means to develop leadership skills with a structured and intentional approach, much like how athletes train for success. For all of us in leadership roles, sooner or later, we come to realize that leadership is more than just acquiring skills—it's about personal growth, mindset shifts, and effective practices and routines. Key topics include: - Preparing for leadership roles - Breaking leadership development into cycles - The role of emotional maturity - Recognizing and addressing leadership toxins - How the self-image shapes leadership effectiveness - Accountability and sustaining follow-through - Listen in, and you might realize how many parallels you can draw from your own personal (athletic) experience. Check it out HERE. Watch it on YouTube HERE. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — - Christian Muntean Website HERE - Connect Christian's in LinkedIn HERE - Get Christian's book, "Train to Lead: The Unstoppable Leader's Plan for Peak Performance" HERE - Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11 - Have a question or topic you'd like Ramona to address on a future episode? Fill out this form to submit it for her review: https://ramonashaw.com/ama — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — - Episode 19 - The Importance of Trust in Leadership - With Brian Harman - Episode 37 - Own Your Leadership - A Coaching Call with Sue — WHAT’S NEXT? — Learn more about our leadership development programs, coaching and workshops at archova.org. Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for: www.archova.org/masterclass Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you. * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.