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Management Episodes

The Manager’s Mic distills today’s best leadership and people-management tactics into crisp, ready-to-use episodes. Hear from veteran executives, frontline supervisors, and workplace researchers so you can lead teams that deliver—without burning out.

Tune in to learn how to:
Coach for performance: run 1-on-1s and quarterly reviews that skyrocket engagement
Drive accountability: set OKRs, delegate effectively, and eliminate “shadow work”
Give feedback that sticks: use SBI/SBIR and feed-forward models to spark growth, not defensiveness
Build psychological safety: foster open dialogue so innovation and dissent thrive side-by-side
Navigate remote & hybrid teams: keep culture, clarity, and connection strong from anywhere
Master time & priority management: protect focus for you and your people in meeting-heavy weeks
Recruit and retain A-players: craft hiring loops and onboarding plans that reduce churn

Press play, apply one tactic before your next stand-up, and watch your team’s performance—and your own leadership brand—rise.
Secrets to Better Pay at Work! | EP 104
Dec. 3, 2025

Secrets to Better Pay at Work! | EP 104

Ever wonder why your salary feels like a mystery? The "black box" of compensation is finally opening up. In this episode, Scott Trumpolt—compensation consulting expert—reveals the pay transparency secrets HR departments do no...

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What 75% of My MBA Actually Taught Me About Getting One | EP 103
Nov. 23, 2025

What 75% of My MBA Actually Taught Me About Getting One | EP 103

When you do a master's in business administration, nobody tells you about the real challenges. I went from college dropout to impacting $100M+ in revenue, then decided to get my MBA. Here's what 75% of the program actually ta...

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Skyrocket Servant Leadership With This 90-Day Plan | EP 102
Nov. 12, 2025

Skyrocket Servant Leadership With This 90-Day Plan | EP 102

In this conversation, Paul Leon discusses the challenges of servant leadership and presents a structured 90-day plan for team management that emphasizes the importance of setting goals, monitoring progress, and continuously r...

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Five Habits to End Toxic Situations | EP 100
Oct. 29, 2025

Five Habits to End Toxic Situations | EP 100

Free Gift Summary In this conversation, I share five essential lessons for navigating toxic work environments, emphasizing the importance of recognizing toxic behavior, documenting interactions, avoiding gossip, and seeking p...

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Resilient Through Adversity With Diana Fritz's | EP 99
Oct. 21, 2025

Resilient Through Adversity With Diana Fritz's | EP 99

Free Gift Summary In this conversation, Diana Fritz shares her inspiring journey of resilience through adversity, particularly her battle with cancer. She discusses the importance of mindset, the lessons learned in parenting,...

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