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The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

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.
Avoid This With Managers | Ep 25
May 27, 2024

Avoid This With Managers | Ep 25

Transform Your Leadership. Eliminate Toxic Communication. Welcome to Persistent Managers , the podcast designed to help middle managers improve their leadership skills, build trust, and create thriving teams. With 76% of empl...

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Tips on Training | Ep 21
April 29, 2024

Tips on Training | Ep 21

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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Unleashing the Power of Focus: Exploring the 4Fs | Ep 20
April 22, 2024

Unleashing the Power of Focus: Exploring the 4Fs | Ep 20

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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Words Matter in Coaching | Ep 19
April 15, 2024

Words Matter in Coaching | Ep 19

Transform Your Leadership. Eliminate Toxic Communication. Welcome to Persistent Managers , the podcast designed to help middle managers improve their leadership skills, build trust, and create thriving teams. With 76% of empl...

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Influencing Foundations | Ep 15
March 26, 2024

Influencing Foundations | Ep 15

Transform Your Leadership. Eliminate Toxic Communication. Welcome to Persistent Managers , the podcast designed to help middle managers improve their leadership skills, build trust, and create thriving teams. With 76% of empl...

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Conquer Core Competencies | Ep 12
Feb. 26, 2024

Conquer Core Competencies | Ep 12

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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Negotiation | Ep 10
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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