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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.
• Drive accountability.
• Give feedback that sticks.
• Build psychological safety.
• Navigate remote & hybrid teams.
• Master time & priority management.
• Recruit and retain A-players.

Press play, apply one tactic before your next stand-up, and watch your team’s performance—and your own leadership skills—power up!
The People First Playbook What a Championship Coach Taught Me About Leadership | EP 116
April 2, 2026

The People First Playbook What a Championship Coach Taught Me About L…

What can basketball teach you about leadership? Nick Reich breaks down his People First Playbook — a proven framework for building trust, purpose, and high-performing teams." Follow Nick Reich People First Playbook https://ww...

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Coaches Not Managers: How to Lead Without the Hero Complex ft. Marc Haine
March 25, 2026

Coaches Not Managers: How to Lead Without the Hero Complex ft. Marc H…

Most new managers unknowingly fall into the hero complex, feeling like they have to have all the answers, fix every problem, and impress the team to earn respect. Marc Haine, author of Lights, Camera, Action, breaks down why ...

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Paul Leon’s Behavioral Assessment He Has 3% Goodwill
March 18, 2026

Paul Leon’s Behavioral Assessment He Has 3% Goodwill

What happens when your leadership strengths become your biggest blind spot? I sat down with Curtis Sprouse of Eureka Connect to walk through My full behavioral assessment and the results were uncomfortable, eye-opening, and...

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Military Lessons That Level Up Leadership (ft. Keith Willis) | EP 113
March 11, 2026

Military Lessons That Level Up Leadership (ft. Keith Willis) | EP 113

In this episode, Paul Leon interviews Keith Willis, an expert in transforming sales teams into high performers through effective management techniques. The conversation explores lessons business leaders can learn from militar...

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Leadership Lessons from Cave Diving: Stop Micromanaging | EP 112
March 4, 2026

Leadership Lessons from Cave Diving: Stop Micromanaging | EP 112

In this episode, Travis Cormier shares powerful leadership lessons from cave diving on building a team culture that fosters independence. Travis Cormier, CEO of The 10X Travel Company, which helps consumers leverage their spe...

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