Relationship Skills Episodes

David Babcock, a Will Ferrell impersonator, shares his unique approach to sales and marketing through comedy and improvisation, emphasizing the importance of character, timing, and engagement at trade shows and events. Discover how humor and authenticity can transform sales strategies and build genuine connections Follow David/Will As: Ron Burgundy Ricky Bobby Chapters 00:00 Meet Ron Burgundy 12:06 Finding my calling as a Will Ferrell impersonator 25:21 Do Improv Skills Matter?...

In this episode of The Manager's Mic, Paul Leon sits down with Marc Hildebrand—founder of Modern Leadership Coaching, retired 20-year LAPD sergeant, and international best-selling author of Mastering Your Life Through Self-Coaching. Drawing from two decades in high-stakes law enforcement, losing 100 pounds, and scaling a coaching business, Marc reveals why tactical leadership advice fails without internal self-leadership. Discover how to reprogram your brain’s mechanisms. Follow Marc We...

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...