In this special Women’s History Month episode of Academy Live, we’re joined by Sara Ehrich, Manager of Academy Instructor Led Training at Pax8, to explore what modern leadership really looks like and how to build inclusive teams that perform at a higher level.

Sara leads Pax8’s leadership curriculum, including programs for first-time leaders, new managers, and middle managers stepping into more strategic roles.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

✅ Transitioning from individual contributor to team leader
✅ Accountability conversations that build trust
✅ Leading middle managers and developing leaders
✅ Psychological safety and productive debate
✅ The impact of inclusive recruiting practices
✅ Why women apply differently and how to address it
✅ Career growth: horizontal vs. vertical paths
✅ The business and human case for diversity in leadership
✅ Soft skills that accelerate leadership growth
✅ Pax8 peer communities and leadership development resources

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a new manager, or building the next generation of leadership inside your MSP, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Check out Sara’s Leadership ILT Links:

🔗 Accountability Unlocked: https://www.pax8nebula.com/m/2bbff8c5abce9528/original/Accountability-Unlocked-Syllabus.pdf
🔗 Introduction to Management: https://www.pax8nebula.com/m/222eb59807d69048/original/Introduction-to-Management.pdf
🔗 Leading the Leaders: https://www.pax8nebula.com/m/3e0606d23fc26ddb/original/Leading-the-Leaders-Syllabus.pdf
🔗 Preparing for Your First Hire: https://www.pax8nebula.com/m/1e68821bb3603135/original/Preparing-for-your-First-Hire-Syllabus.pdf
🔗 So, They Want You to Lead: https://www.pax8nebula.com/m/4ec9bd62815298f5/original/So-They-Want-you-to-Lead-Syllabus.pdf

On-Demand Leadership MicroLearnings: 🔗 https://academy.pax8.com/learn/learning-plans/557/microlearnings-leadership

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CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

Rex Frank | Vice President of Academy | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexfrank/

Chris Kaiser | Director of Peer Initiatives | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckaisercsquared/

Amanda Glidden | Director of Academy Content | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafglidden/

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Sara Ehrich | Manager of Academy Instructor Led Training | Pax8
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraehrich/

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