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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.
March 11, 2024

Why Roadblocks Are Good | Ep 13

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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Jan. 30, 2024

Negotiation | Ep 10

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, inf...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Be Resilient | Ep 5

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, inf...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Build Relational Value | Ep 3

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, inf...

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Sept. 30, 2023

Public Speaking Tips | Ep 1

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, inf...

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