182: Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time

Jun 3, 2025 · 18 min · 13.3 MB

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Still Drowning in Meetings? Here’s How Smart Managers Reclaim Their Time

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In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, Lia Garvin tackles a challenge every leader faces: not having enough time. If you're a manager drowning in meetings, tasks, and pressure from above, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to reclaim your time, empower your team, and finally breathe again. Lia breaks down four powerful time-saving strategies—from delegating with purpose to defining what won’t get done.

Whether you're a new team lead or an experienced manager, this episode offers tactical tools to shift from burnout to balance.

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