# How New Managers Can Lead a Team Through Change

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Podcast: [New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-manager-conversations-with-fexingo-first-90-days-managing-former-peers-and-leadership-basics-7871636)
Published: 2026-07-14T05:02:03+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/new-manager-conversations/episode-0113.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of New Manager Conversations, Lucas and Luna tackle a challenge every new manager faces: leading a team through change. They anchor the discussion around a concrete example from a mid-sized tech company where a new manager successfully guided her team through a product pivot. Lucas breaks down the concept of 'change curve' and explains why new managers often skip the critical step of acknowledging loss. Luna shares a counterintuitive tactic she learned from a seasoned leader: asking team members what they want to preserve. Together they explore practical strategies like creating a 'change story' and giving people a sense of control. By the end, listeners will have a clear framework for communicating change without losing trust. Whether you're managing a reorg, a new process, or a strategic shift, this episode gives you the language and the playbook. #NewManager #Leadership #ChangeManagement #FirstTimeManager #CareerAdvice #TeamLeadership #Transition #PeopleManagement #WorkplaceChange #ManagerTips #OrganizationalChange #Communication #Trust #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipBasics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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