Business Leadership Episodes

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 reassessing strategies to improve team performance. Paul shares personal experiences and practical tips for enhancing communication and closing sales effectively, ultimately advocating for a psychologically stronger workplace. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Phase 1 ...

Can comedy make you a better sales professional? On The Manager’s Mic, Paul Leon interviews comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hubschmann (Laugh.Events) on how improv and stand-up techniques sharpen sales listening, discovery calls, objection handling, and concise messaging, thereby raising close rates in both virtual and in-person meetings. Learn practical moves for sales reps and managers. Follow Kevin Hubschmann Website | Newsletter Takeaways ​Comedy can enhance sales skills and ...

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 professional support. I also emphasize the importance of what a good win looks like, regardless of the workplace. Takeaways You want to avoid feeding the toxic person. Words like always and never are harmful in communication. Documenting interact...

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, and how to create a culture of justified complaints in the workplace. Diana emphasizes the significance of gratitude and the impact of relationships, both personal and professional, in navigating life's challenges. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the streng...

Free Gift Summary In this episode of the Managers Mic podcast, host Paul Leon speaks with executive coach Ken Sher about his extensive career in sales and leadership, the importance of trust in building relationships, and the lessons learned from his time at Johnson & Johnson. They discuss the challenges of career advancement, the impact of layoffs, and the role of loyalty in the workplace. Ken shares insights from his book, 'What's Trust Got to Do With It?', and emphasizes the need for tr...