Communications for New Managers

Name: Communications for New Managers
Rating: 4.6 (7746 reviews)

Learn from an Emmy-Award Winner and a #1 LinkedIn Instructor on developing effective leadership communications skills.

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Created byJessica Chen

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Leadership communications skills
Confidence
Team communications
Manager mindset
Effective communications
Developing executive presence
Soft skills
Managing a team

Course content

5 sections • 11 lectures • 44m total length

Leadership Communications 1012:23
Leading a team is exciting and an amazing opportunity for professional growth. However, it can also feel daunting. Luckily you're at the right place to learn how to level-up your communications skills as a new manager. This course was built for new managers (and current leaders) to strengthen key leadership communications skills in order to lead, inspire and motivate.
This course will provide you with all the skills and practices to become a stronger leader. You will learn how to communicate effectively through these 3 sections:
Section 1: How to Have a Manager's Mindset
Section 2: How to Communicate as a Manager
Section 3: How to Provide Team Feedback
Each lesson provides instructions and practice materials. Welcome!

Overcoming the Fear to Lead3:46
Many new managers often feel anxious when leading others. In this lesson, we will discuss how you can prevent fear from hindering your ability to perform and lead at your highest level.
Developing a Manager Mindset5:29
If you want to be an effective manager, you must start with developing a great manager mindset. We share 3 strategies in this video to help you set clear expectations, be more approachable and have the ability to empower others.
Tools of an Effective Manager5:46
A great manager actively listens, sets clear expectations and creates a psychologically safe space for their team. In this video, we break down how you can be an effective manager by ensuring you're creating a place for open conversations and dialogue.
Creating Space for Open Communication

Communicating so Others Listen4:29
You can't force people to listen to you. While it may work in the short team, it's not the foundation for developing healthy long-term working relationships. In this video, we go over key strategies to get others to listen to you and your ideas.
Communicating to Inspire and Motivate4:17
How can you get your team to feel inspired and motivated to work? We share 2 powerful communications strategies you can easily implement to boost employee morale.
Delegating Leadership Opportunities
Power of Nonverbal Communications4:15
Communications isn't all about what you say, but how you say it. In this video, we discuss the importance of nonverbal communications and how to be mindful when speaking with your team.

Leading Effective Team Meetings3:16
Preparing is part of effectively leading team meetings. In this lesson, we'll teach you how to lead, what to say and how to structure your meetings so they are goal-oriented and clear.
Giving Constructive 1:1 Feedback3:43
To be a successful manager, giving constructive feedback will be a part of your role. But it can be a little tricky. In this video, we'll introduce a specific method you can implement so your constructive advice is not taken the wrong way and used to better the team.
Addressing Performance Issues Constructively
Navigating Tricky Conversations3:45
Difficult conversations can be emotional, especially in a work setting. Serious offenses or the conversation of letting someone go are discussions you might find yourself in as a new manager. We'll dive into strategic things you can do to prepare yourself in handling these types of conversations.

Leading the Way3:17
Congratulations for completing our 'Communications for New Managers' course!
We hope this course has helped elevate your communications skills and has set you along the path to becoming an effective and inspirational manager.
If you would to reach out to Soulcast Media, please send us a message at hello@soulcastmedia.com.
Be sure to follow us and our work here: https://soulcastmedia.com

Requirements

Learn from a top communications expert who has taught over 2 million people worldwide!

Description

This program will teach you how to elevate your leadership communications skills as a manager. It's aimed to teach you smart and effective communications strategies. Whether you're a new manager or have been managing a team, Jessica Chen's course will teach you how to level-up one of the most important skills for business and career-success: great communications.

We break down this course into 3 easy-to-follow sections:

1. How to Have a Manager's Mindset

Everyone has the ability to lead a team effectively. But how? The first thing you'll need to do is to have a manager's mindset. Learn how to do this through overcoming the fear to lead, setting clear expectations, and learning the importance of establishing psychological safety.

2. How to Communicate as a Manager

Now that you're in the right headspace, we'll dive deep into communication strategies. How you convey your message to your team will play a big role in your team's success. We share tips on how to inspire and motivate your team and how to harness the power of nonverbal communications.

3. How to Provide Team Feedback

Communications is not a one-size-fit-all model. There is an art to speaking with tact, clarity and empathy. You'll learn techniques on how to lead effective team meetings, give constructive 1-1 feedback, and navigate tricky conversations.

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Once you enroll...

You will have 100% access to easy-to-follow videos and worksheets. Plus, access to the materials will be available for life. Retaking the program is free for as long as the program exists.

Who this course is for:

Professionals
New managers
Executives
Business leaders

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Course content

Introduction & Welcome1 lecture • 2min

Mindset of a Manager4 lectures • 15min

Communicating As A Manager4 lectures • 13min

Providing Team Feedback4 lectures • 11min

Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

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