Business Leadership Episodes

During his 23-year career in the Army, Oak McCulloch held numerous leadership positions in the Infantry and Armor branches. He assisted in disaster relief operations for Hurricane HUGO in Charleston, SC, and Hurricane ANDREW in South Florida. Oak's operational deployments include: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq as a General's Aide-de-Camp; Support operations in Bosnia as a Congressional Liaison Officer and A peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo as an Operations Officer. He has also held instructor positions at the US Army Ordnance School, the US Army Command and General Staff College, the Australian Command and Staff College, the University of South Alabama, and Stetson University. His last position in the Army was a three-year tour as Professor of Military Science at the University of South Alabama, where he led the training and commissioning of Lieutenants and tripled the size of the program during his tenure. LTC McCulloch retired from…

In this episode, I discuss the importance of empowering teams and redefining management roles, highlighting the detrimental effects of micromanagement and providing insights on how to foster a more effective workplace culture. Key strategies include Setting autonomy guidelines Batching work for efficiency Focusing on creating value through authority, intention, and consistency. I encourage you to take actionable steps toward becoming better leaders, regardless of your current posit...

In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, I speak with Francie Jain, CEO of Terrawatt and a Princeton University graduate, about how coaching transforms the workplace. Francie shares her journey building a B2B marketplace for coaching and unpacks the direct links between professional development and employee retention. From navigating remote work to fostering psychological safety, this conversation delivers powerful insights for leaders looking to drive performance through people. What You’ll ...

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Manager's Mic, I converse with my wife, who shares her experience while we discuss insights from a Korn Ferry article emphasizing the "No-Nos for New Managers." Our conversation also touches on the balance between being too nice and mean as a leader, and the necessity of clear communication and understanding individual team members' needs. Reference: Korn Ferry. (2025 Apr. 25th). 7 No-Nos New Bosses Should Avoid. Article. ⁠Link.⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Who is ...

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a sales enablement trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals. This podcast will help you develop management skills that foster rapport in the workplace. You will also gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches. Follow Paul Leon: ⁠Newsletter | ⁠YouTube⁠ | Discord | LinkedIn⁠ | Website