Episodes

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...

In this episode of The Manager's Mic, I sit down with Mike Durnin, DMin, a leadership expert and former football coach, to uncover the secrets of leadership. Together, we break down his unique "Handful of L's" framework and the "1 and 0" concept to help navigate leadership development without losing an identity. We also discuss the Chris Norton Foundation, which emerged from a tragic moment during an American football game. Although the Chris Norton story teaches us the importance of injury prev...

Paul Leon interviews Curtis Sprouse, a seasoned expert in health care and entrepreneurship, and CEO of Eureka Connect. Curtis shares insights on understanding behavioral profiles and the challenges of identifying key drivers in his industry. Pulling on his experience from healthcare technology, we discuss factors that influence team behavior and the importance of teaching rather than managing.