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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

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. Chapters 00:00 Creating Engaging Participant Guides 03:11 Understanding Adult Learnin...

In this conversation, I discuss strategies for reviving dead leads in the sales process. 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 P...

Summary In this episode of the Manager's Mic podcast, Paul Leon discusses three critical mistakes that can lead to a toxic workplace culture. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing performance over personal relationships, giving credit where it's due, and focusing on praise rather than punishment. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Paul offers valuable lessons for managers seeking to create a healthier work environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Toxic Culture in Management 02:...