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The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

Business & Strategy Episodes

Actionable insights for managers who aim to scale both teams and profit. Each episode translates board-level thinking into concrete steps you can implement immediately.

Key topics covered

Growth strategy – proven frameworks for identifying new markets, sizing opportunities, and surpassing competitors
Financial fluency for non-CFOs – demystifying P&L statements, cash flow, and unit economics to inform sound decisions
Operational excellence – lean, agile, and systems approaches that reduce waste and increase throughput
Data-driven decision-making – selecting KPIs, building dashboards, and running controlled experiments to replace intuition with evidence
Innovation playbooks – achieving product–market fit, employing design thinking, and executing successful go-to-market launches
Change management – communication practices that shift teams from resistance to momentum
Entrepreneurial leadership – lessons from founders and private-equity CEOs on culture, capital, and scaling

Listen, apply one idea before your next planning meeting, and observe measurable improvements in your business metrics and leadership impact.
The P's of Powerful Presenting | Ep 54
Dec. 2, 2024

The P's of Powerful Presenting | Ep 54

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influenci...

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Objections Don’t Just Exist in the Sales World | Ep 47
Oct. 14, 2024

Objections Don’t Just Exist in the Sales World | Ep 47

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influenci...

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Effective Story Telling | Ep 36
Aug. 12, 2024

Effective Story Telling | Ep 36

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influenci...

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Prioritize Self Care | Ep 30
July 1, 2024

Prioritize Self Care | Ep 30

Transform Your Leadership. Eliminate Toxic Communication. Welcome to Persistent Managers , the podcast designed to help middle managers improve their leadership skills, build trust, and create thriving teams. With 76% of empl...

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Two Fundamentals of Mental Toughness | Ep 24
May 20, 2024

Two Fundamentals of Mental Toughness | Ep 24

Transform Your Leadership. Eliminate Toxic Communication. Welcome to Persistent Managers , the podcast designed to help middle managers improve their leadership skills, build trust, and create thriving teams. With 76% of empl...

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Unleashing the Power of Focus: Exploring the 4Fs | Ep 20
April 22, 2024

Unleashing the Power of Focus: Exploring the 4Fs | Ep 20

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influenci...

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Have a Winning Opener | Ep 14
March 19, 2024

Have a Winning Opener | Ep 14

Welcome to Persistent Managers, hosted by Paul Leon, an enablement training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. A former college dropout to training over 2,000 professionals with a 4.9/5 satisfaction score, infl...

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