Episodes

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May 6, 2026

Burnout Is Not Your Real Problem (feat. Dr. Heather Kidwell) | Tips for New Managers

In my conversation with Dr. Heather Kidwell, she shared her expertise in strategic leadership. Her insights will help newer managers avoid burnout. Learn strategies to reconnect with your purpose to overcome a challenging work environment. Follow Dr. Heather Kidwell An Article to Overcome Burnout https://humanitydrivenleadership.substack.com/p/its-not-just-burnout-its-something Learn About The BurnUP Program https://www.humanitydrivenleadership.com/the-burnup-sm-method Linke...
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April 30, 2026

How to Create a Community That Sees You (feat. Emily Green) | Tips for Managers

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...
Guest: Emily Green
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April 23, 2026

Everything I Have Learned From Closing 5,000+ Sales | Tips For Sales Managers

Can sales skills improve in just 13 days? In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, I break down practical sales training principles that help sales professionals improve communication, sharpen their value proposition, understand buyer psychology, build a stronger sales pipeline, handle rejection, and follow up with purpose. Follow me online for more sales management tips https://www.themanagersmic.com/ In this video, you will learn: How to improve sales skills through consistent act...
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April 15, 2026

Future-Proof Your Personal Brand Before AI Replaces You With Melanie Borden

AI is changing how leaders are discovered, evaluated, and hired — and your personal brand may already be falling behind. In this episode of The Manager's Mic Podcast, personal branding expert Melanie Borden (founder of Borden Group) breaks down exactly how to build a personal brand strategy that AI can not erase. From searchable leadership to digital visibility tactics that get you found, this is the AI personal branding conversation every manager needs to hear. What You'll Learn: ...
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April 9, 2026

Why Most Sales Compensation Plans Fail | Tips for Sales Managers

Most sales managers inherit broken compensation plans and wonder why their best reps keep leaving. In this episode, compensation expert Scott Trumpolt breaks down exactly why most sales compensation plans fail and what you can do to fix it. Scott shares his experience in designing pay structures that actually motivate your team, reduce sales turnover, and create clear career pathways for your salespeople if you're a new sales manager trying to understand why your top performers keep walkin...