Episodes

What happens when your leadership strengths become your biggest blind spot? I sat down with Curtis Sprouse of Eureka Connect to walk through My full behavioral assessment and the results were uncomfortable, eye-opening, and honestly... accurate. My discipline score? 96th percentile. My goodwill score? 3 out of 100. That gap explains a lot. If you're a driven, results-focused manager who sometimes struggles to connect with your team, this episode might feel like a mi...

In this episode, Paul Leon interviews Keith Willis, an expert in transforming sales teams into high performers through effective management techniques. The conversation explores lessons business leaders can learn from military experience, particularly the concept of servant leadership. Keith shares insights on the importance of communication, accountability, and the common mistakes new managers make. He emphasizes the role of discipline and consistency in management, the importance of one-on-one...

In this episode, Travis Cormier shares powerful leadership lessons from cave diving on building a team culture that fosters independence. Travis Cormier, CEO of The 10X Travel Company, which helps consumers leverage their spending to get better travel experiences. 10X Travel has been around since 2014 and has built a community of 400,000+ people. Travis shares leadership lessons from cave diving, frameworks, and his personal experience. We talk about how to view problems in a way that help...

If your team is underperforming, the hard truth is that you might be the problem. In this episode of The Manager's Mic, I sit down with Barry Moline to discuss the one trait that separates average bosses from great leaders: Extreme Responsibility. Barry breaks down why "I want to be a leader" isn't enough. We dive into the psychology of ownership, why maturity is the secret weapon of management, and how to stop making excuses and start building a team that actually wants to work for you. ...

Scaling a service business past the $1M mark is where most leaders hit a wall. In this episode, business growth expert Michael Walsh reveals how to overcome these "pinch points" to design a company that gives you freedom, not just revenue. We dive deep into the concepts from his book 'Freedom by Design' and explore the "Intelligent Ecosystem" every manager needs to build. If you feel stuck as a busy operator, this conversation is for you. Follow Michael Walsh Website | LinkedIn Ta...