Game On: Should You Really Be a Manager? – Joanne Merrick on Conscious Leadership

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty chats with global leadership expert Joanne Merrick to explore a question every professional faces: Should I become a manager? Joanne, author of Game On: Is Management Your Best Career Play?, shares how leadership is not just a promotion—it's a transformation. They dive into how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset play a key role in modern management, and why making a conscious decision is crucial before stepping into a managerial role.

About the Guest:Joanne Merrick is a global leadership coach and founder of The Leadership Recipe. With 25+ years of experience across 22 countries and top firms like Deloitte and Amazon, she combines emotional intelligence and neuroscience to empower leaders. Her book, Game On, helps professionals decide if management is truly their next best move.

Key Takeaways:

• Management is not a default promotion—it’s a distinct career path.

• Emotional intelligence and curiosity are non-negotiable for great leadership.

• Neuroscience reveals that autonomy and psychological safety are key to performance.

• The shift from individual contributor to manager requires mindset and identity change.

• Feedback, reflection, and practice drive true leadership growth.

• Not everyone is meant to be a manager—and that’s okay. Clarity brings alignment.

Connect with Joanne Merrick:

• Website: www.theleadershiprecipe.com

• Email: joanne@theleadershiprecipe.com

• Book: Game On: Is Management Your Best Career Play? – Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardback formats

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