Relationship Skills Episodes

This episode is a culmination of past guests I have had on The Manager’s Mic Podcast as we begin our journey to have more guests in 2026. Thank you for being a loyal listener or watcher of the show. Follow these past guests featured in this leadership replay: Melanie Borden - https://www.themanagersmic.com/guests/melanie-j-borden/ Dr. Stephanie Duguid - https://www.themanagersmic.com/guests/dr-stephanie-duguid/ Emily Green - https://www.themanagersmic.com/guests/emily-green/ Terry Brock - htt...

Doctor Stephanie Duguid shares her inspiring leadership journey rooted in her mother's legacy, emphasizing authentic communication, boundaries, and cultural transformation. Discover practical frameworks and leadership tips to overcome burnout, empower women in leadership, and build trust. Key Topics Leadership foundations from childhood experiences The importance of authentic communication and connection Frameworks for personal and professional growth Strategies to...

Bad feedback can quietly damage team trust, even when a manager has good intentions. In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, Paul Leon shares lessons from managing 17 direct reports and explains how new managers can give feedback that builds rapport instead of breaking it. This conversation covers why self-awareness matters, how intention and impact are not the same, and why psychological safety is critical when giving feedback. Paul Leon also breaks down a simple feedback framework fo...

Emily Green shares how she created a community for those seeking speaking opportunities. She shares her journey of owning a marketing agency, which she later sold. If you are a new manager looking to create engagement, this episode is for you. Follow Emily Green Website https://emily-green.com/ Join The Love Means Business Community https://emily-s-site-eec1.thinkific.com/products/communities/my-community-speaker-support Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emily Green 02:49 Lessons from Selling...

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...