Part two of our energy mini-series! Learn five glucose hacks to help first-time managers stay focused, avoid the afternoon crash, and lead their teams with steady energy all day long.

Listen to Part 1: New Manager Tips for Better Sleep to Make You a More Confident and In-Control Manager

Last week we talked about how sleep impacts your energy as a leader.
This week, we’re tackling the other half of the equation—what’s actually happening in your body all day that makes you tired, irritable, and unfocused.

If you’ve ever hit that 2 p.m. crash, snapped at a teammate, or reached for another cup of coffee to power through, this episode is for you.

We will talk about five practical glucose-stabilizing hacks that help you sustain your energy, sharpen your focus, and lead your team with more patience and presence. You’ll learn how blood sugar impacts your mood, motivation, and ability to manage effectively, and what you can do about it starting today.

By the end, you’ll see how managing your energy isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s leadership development in action. Because when your energy dips, so does your influence.

Key Takeaways

• How glucose spikes drain your patience, focus, and confidence at work
• Five sustainable habits to prevent the afternoon crash: savory breakfast, food order, post-meal movement, pairing carbs with protein, and the apple cider vinegar trick
• Why steady energy makes you a calmer, more consistent leader who builds trust and holds employees accountable

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Glucose Revolution Book

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New managers don’t need another hack, they need sleep that supports leadership. Sleep coach Morgan Adams shares simple circadian rhythm habits so you show up clear-minded, calm, and confident at work.

Last week we talked about building trust and holding employees accountable with effective one-on-ones. This week, we’re zooming out: your energy and focus start long before the meeting, while you sleep.

Struggling to lead with confidence because you’re exhausted, foggy, or short-tempered? New managers often try more coffee, later nights, and weekend catch-up. That’s not Coaching for Managers, it’s burnout on repeat.

Here’s the fix: strengthen your circadian rhythm. In this Leadership Podcast for New Managers, sleep coach Morgan Adams breaks down manager-friendly habits that reduce 3 a.m. wakeups, stabilize energy, and help you run better team meetings, hold employees accountable, and handle conflict without snapping.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll learn:
• Why “bright days, dark nights” is the simplest way to reset your sleep and leadership focus
• The MEQ chronotype quiz and how to schedule team meetings for better Team Dynamics
• Seven daily habits that improve sleep quality and office performance: morning light, dim evenings, consistent wake time (even on weekends), smart napping rules, cool-dark-quiet bedroom setup, five-minute “mindfulness snacks,” and a high-protein breakfast to stabilize glucose
• How social jet lag wrecks Monday mornings (and what to do instead)
• When blue-light glasses help, when they don’t, and what to buy to avoid cheap knockoffs
• How steady glucose curbs afternoon crashes so you can lead effective team meetings and coach Difficult Employees without losing your patience

Key Takeaways
• Consistency beats hacks: a regular sleep-wake window improves decision-making, patience, and How to Be a Better Manager.
• Align work with people: know your team’s chronotypes to reduce burnout, improve Team Dynamics, and How to Lead Effective Team Meetings.
• Stabilize energy: protein-forward mornings and fewer spikes help you hold employees accountable and handle conflict at work as a manager.

Up next: I read Glucose Revolution so you don’t have to—how steady glucose gives new managers more all-day energy

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Last week we talked about accountability and why trust is the foundation for holding employees accountable. This week, let’s get practical.

The problem? One-on-ones often feel awkward, get canceled, or turn into quick status updates. Managers end up doing all the talking, rushing through them, or skipping them entirely until annual reviews roll around. The result? Frustration, missed opportunities, and a team that doesn’t feel supported.

The solution? Structure your one-on-ones so they build trust, create connection, and drive accountability. In this episode, I walk you through what managers get wrong — and 5 simple steps you can use to make your meetings actually matter.

Key Takeaways

• One-on-ones are for coaching and trust, not status updates
• A repeatable 5-step structure turns awkward meetings into growth conversations
• Written commitments at the end create accountability without micromanaging

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Episode Links

• The Trust About Employee Engagement - 3 Tools to Engage Your Team
• I Read "Death By Meeting" So You Don't Have To

Coaching for Managers, Desiree Petrich, First-Time Manager Podcast, Leadership Podcast for New Managers, Team Dynamics, How to Build Trust as a Manager, How to Hold Employees Accountable, How to Be a Better Manager, How to Lead Effective Team Meetings, New Manager Tips.

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