565 - From Manager to Leader with James Turk
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
Henry Lopez, Levante Business Group
4.7 • 522 Ratings
🗓️ 5 May 2025
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
Transitioning from manager to leader is more than a title change - it's a mindset shift. In this episode, executive coach James Turk shares insights from his book The Giving Game, including his F45 Playbook for new leaders.
Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/565-james-turk-manager-to-leader/
Whether you're stepping into leadership yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with practical advice to lead with influence, not just authority.
Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development and coaching, James introduces his F45 Playbook - a roadmap for the first 45 days in a leadership role. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, relationship-building, and aligning with a greater purpose. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role yourself or promoting someone into one, James explains how to approach the transition thoughtfully and sustainably.
One of the core themes of the conversation is the power of leading with influence rather than relying solely on authority. James discusses the challenges that often arise when new managers are promoted from within—especially when they have to supervise former peers—and provides a framework for navigating that shift effectively. He also shares tips on delegation, developing team trust, and fostering a positive culture through clear definitions and expectations.
From running a virtual team to supporting team member growth, James outlines what it takes to build a thriving organization rooted in performance and purpose. He also shares the origins of The Turk Group and how his varied career journey—from art galleries to acting to executive coaching—informs his approach to leadership.
This episode is essential listening for any small business owner seeking to equip new managers, clarify their own leadership style, or build a stronger, more empowered team.
This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the How of Business with your host, Henry Lopez, the podcast that helps you start, run and grow your small business. |
| 0:13.0 | And now, here is your host. |
| 0:16.0 | Welcome to this episode of The How of Business. This is Henry Lopez. My guest today is James Turk. James, welcome to the show. |
| 0:23.0 | Thank you, Henry. It's good to be here. Absolutely. So James is an executive coach and an author, |
| 0:28.2 | and he's with me today to talk about that critical shift from being a manager to being a leader. |
| 0:35.2 | James is going to share his insights from his book, The Giving Game, |
| 0:38.9 | including his F-45 playbook for those first critical 45 days when someone is in a leadership role. |
| 0:47.2 | So whether you're a new manager listening or as a small business owner, |
| 0:51.4 | you've put somebody into that position and a manager position. |
| 0:55.5 | I think this conversation is going to be packed with practical strategies that will help someone |
| 1:00.7 | as James says, as James says, to lead with influence, not just authority. I love that. |
| 1:08.0 | You can find all of the Halma Business Resources, including all the links and things we're going to talk about on this episode on the show notes page. And you can find that at the howab business.com. That's where you can also find information about my one-on-one and group coaching programs. I also invite you to please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon and subscribe |
| 1:28.7 | wherever you might be listening so you don't miss any new episodes. Let me tell you a little bit |
| 1:33.2 | more about James. James Turk is an executive coach, a keynote speaker, facilitator, author, |
| 1:39.0 | and the founder and CEO of the Turk Group. The Turk Group is a boutique learning and development consulting firm. |
| 1:46.2 | With more than 25 years of experience, James has expertly designed and delivered training |
| 1:51.6 | and coaching programs and solutions in the areas of leadership development, sales, change |
| 1:57.7 | management, strategic planning for clients across a wide range of industries. |
| 2:03.5 | His clients include, for example, Spotify, Squarespace, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Goldman Sachs, Equinox, |
| 2:10.5 | and many more. He is the author of the book, as I mentioned, The Giving Game, |
| 2:15.5 | Becoming the Leader that others want to follow. |
| 2:18.1 | We're going to explore that book in this conversation. |
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