Podcasts about managers

For the 1st time, both Managers of the Year have repeated - the Guardians' Stephen Vogt & the Brewers' Pat Murphy. Elsewhere, we revisit some of the year's best manager ejections and word from the GM Meetings is that this one team might be very busy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Setbacks to Strengths — Building Human-Centered Performance in the Age of AIIn this week's episode, Sacha sits down with Alfredo Borodowski—consultant, keynote speaker, and leading voice in positive psychology—to explore how purpose + strengths can transform leadership, culture, and performance (without the burnout theater).From a storied journey across law, theology, and clinical therapy to guiding leaders at companies like Motorola and nonprofits across the Americas, Alfredo reveals a science-backed playbook for resilient teams and sustainable growth. His upcoming book, The Human Upgrade: The Future of Leadership in the AI Revolution, shows why the most valuable asset in a tech-saturated world is still deeply human.We dig into:The 4-stage operating system: Fix → Strengths → Psychological Capital → BecomingWhy “soft skills” are the hard skills—and the research that proves they drive resultsStrengths blindness: 70% don't know their top 5; knowing → 9× potential, applying → 18×The 3:1 positivity ratio (and why it's the manager's secret weapon)Perseverance as the #1 predictor of sustained performanceBusting myths: burnout ≠ badge of honor, pressure ≠ excellence, “cut the weak link” ≠ culturePurpose first, results follow: rediscovering mission to prevent silent founder burnoutAI & leadership: why the human edge—empathy, meaning, connection—becomes premiumPractical workshops, games, and case-based coaching teams can replicate immediately

Humans have a natural tendency to go all or nothing: either fully engaged or completely checked out, either totally into fitness or eating an entire pizza in 45 seconds, either saving every penny or emptying the bank account. In this episode, we challenge that mindset by introducing the concept of levers versus dials. Levers are simple: on or off. But dials give you nuance, flexibility, and control. Dials are harder to manage.   We explore why leaders need multiple dials and how knowing when to turn them up or down can transform team performance. From the employee perspective, we talk about how this approach impacts workload and engagement. Managers will learn how to fine-tune leadership behaviors for different situations. Executives will reflect on how dialing in strategy creates sustainable success.   Because leadership isn't about flipping a switch.   Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us:   Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeWe unpack what “boundaries” actually are—and aren't—in shops and life. Margaret draws clear lines between rules vs. boundaries, protective vs. containing boundaries, and gives scripts you can use with customers, colleagues, and leadership. Matt adds his trademark honesty (and jokes) about self-regulation, “saying it like it is,” and swapping “but” for “and.”Sponsor shoutoutsNAPA AutoTech Training — Apprentice pathways, Tech Update, Service Advisor, and EV Ready week-long hands-on training. Details: napaautotech.comPico Technology (PicoScope) — Turn a PC into a powerful diagnostic scope. Guided tests, EV kit, faster fault-finding. Details: picoauto.comKey ideas & takeawaysRules vs. Boundaries: Rule: “You're not allowed to yell at me.” (trying to control others)Boundary: “If you yell at me, I will leave the room.” (what I will do)Two Types of Boundaries:Protective: Guard yourself from others' behavior (leave the room, pause the call).Containing: Guard others from your behavior (take a break before you escalate).Simple Shop ScriptsAdvisor to escalated customer: “I'm happy to help and if the yelling continues, I'll have to ask you to leave. I'm happy to help when we're calm.”Advisor protecting self: “If voices rise, I'm going to step to the break room for five minutes and then return to help.”Employee to manager (after-hours texts): “I'll handle this when I'm back at work.” (Boundary = your response, not their texting.)Use “and,” not “but.”“I hear you overslept and I need you here on time.”Removes the “disqualifier” feel of but, holds two truths at once, reduces power struggles.Broken-record technique for heatRepeat your boundary + offer: “I'm happy to help, and if the yelling continues, I'll need you to leave.”Professionalism ≠ light switchContainment and communication are skills that need coaching, not just warnings. Managers can (and should) teach, not only discipline.Reasonable ExpectationsSome things are rules of employment (e.g., start times). People can be upset and the expectation still stands.Curiosity FirstLead with, “Are you open to feedback?” “Tell me what would work better.” You can hear it without agreeing to change your decision.Culture Over ChaosWe don't need reality-TV drama in a professional shop. Boundaries + coaching = fewer blowups, better results.Practical Playbook - Train mechanical specialists and technical specialists to:Spot their escalation early (breathing break, lap around the building).State boundaries in first-person (“I will…”) not second-person commandments.Swap but → and in feedback and estimates.Train advisors on three phrases:“I want to help, and we'll...

A's first baseman Nick Kurtz was unanimously selected as the AL Rookie of the Year and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was a runaway winner in the NL to open the 2025 BBWAA award announcements, which continue tonight with the Managers of the Year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we first have our usual 'Three of the Best', featuring players (and managers) from Manchester City, Spurs, Chelsea and more! Then, we NEED to talk about Belgium, Barca, Newcastle and Fulham - for a variety of reasons. Next is Martin's Letter from the Gantry, about Wolves and the 'Spice Girls of the day'. Next is Neil's VOICE OF PASSION, where he explains the struggle managers have with games, immediately following an International Break. And we end with a quick Stoppage Time, in which Neil raises the choice to remain on your 'country's time' whilst playing in VASTLY different time zones. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!  [Chapters] 00:00 Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd  UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5  Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on  Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/  Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF  Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/  Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com  Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz  Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/  For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaart  A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:  Nick Parmenter Hillary Abbott Daniel Butigan Tommy Mck Katie Watson Benjamin Fairclough Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The car business feels broken right now.Showrooms are quiet. Sales teams are restless. Managers are asking the same question:“Is it slow out there, or is it just us?”Everyone's looking for answers — but the truth isn't in the rumors or social media posts. It's in the data.In this premiere episode of Follow The Money (Ep. 18) on The Get More Frank Show, I sit down with Brian Kramer, EVP at Cars Commerce, to break down the Q3 automotive market data that every dealership leader needs to hear before heading into Q4.We're not talking about feelings — we're talking about facts.

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Sandrine GIRSZYN, Chief Human Resources Officer Headquarters at AXA, about redefining the role of the manager in a fast-changing world. Sandrine explains how managers have become the crucial layer holding transformation, well-being, and performance together, and why HR must put them back at the center of organizational strategy.She shares how AXA is supporting more than 4,000 managers worldwide through a human-centered approach built on listening, co-creation, and trust. Rather than relying solely on AI or digital training, Sandrine reveals how in-person connection, community, and peer learning have become AXA's secret to real development.From creating a “People Link” community to launching a global coaching platform, this episode is a roadmap for every HR leader trying to upskill managers while keeping the human touch alive.

Being observant and adaptive are two skills that will serve you well as a leader. You'll become more present and capable in responding to the moment and any challenges that arise. In this episode, I walk you through a simple practice that I used to teach in my Essential Skills for Managers course. You'll gain more clarity of mind and action as you reflect and make a list of your observations. It's a great activity to do at the end of the year....After the EpisodeJoin the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠~Reach out for private coaching, team workshops or off-sites:⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠~Connect on LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

Kate Morgan is the author of Custom-Fit, and the founder of BostonHCP. She is a no-nonsense, passionate voice in the world of HR, culture, and team development. With a background in scaling teams, Kate focuses on helping small business owners build thriving organizations from the inside out. She's a Forbes-published author, EO Accelerator Chair, and a firm believer in people as the ultimate competitive advantage. "A core value isn't a value unless you can say…you'll be fired if you don't live up to it." "Execution rests with your people. Get that right and you're going to be head and shoulders above your competition." "Your culture will evolve regardless—but it won't necessarily be good unless you design it." Kate Morgan joins the podcast to discuss why HR gets messy, how culture can be intentionally designed, and what it takes to move from solopreneur to entrepreneur. With sharp insights on performance reviews, core values, and team alignment, she brings clarity to the chaos many small business owners face when scaling. https://www.bostonhcp.com/ 

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As you rise into higher levels of responsibility and visibility, you may start to get feedback about "developing executive presence."  If you've ever felt confused by what that means, you're not alone!  It's rarely something we learn about early in our work life, and it's often not described in much detail.  So it can seem elusive and ambiguous.  In this episode, I break down how I think about Executive Presence and give some specific examples to help new managers think about what exactly it means, and how to get it.  Let's discuss!This episode was originally published in 2022 as Episode 99. ...After the EpisodeJoin the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠~Reach out for private coaching, team workshops or off-sites:⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠~Connect on LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

Andrew Mawson, Founder and Managing Director of Advanced Workplace Associates, explores how organizations can enhance performance, especially by helping employees better manage their brain capacity. Andrew shares six evidence-based factors most impacting knowledge worker productivity. He discusses the neuroscience-researched factors affecting brain function and performance. Andrew offers actionable leadership guidance to reduce mental load, enhance employee well-being and resilience, and achieve sustainable results.       TAKEAWAYS   Chapter 1: Andrew's Early Career    [01:18] Andrew studies applied statistics finding it useful, later describing reality through numbers.   [01:59] Working in tech and defence, Andrew then joins Fujitsu and leads a program on intelligent buildings.   [02:47] Intelligent building initiatives aim to increase computing adoption and data integration.   [04:54] Advanced Workplace Associates is founded to bring a business- and people-focused lens to workplace strategy.   Chapter 2: Six Key Factors of Knowledge Worker Productivity   [07:31] Analysis of past research identifies top factors impacting knowledge worker productivity.   [09:28] Factor 1: Social cohesion emerges as the top factor boosting collaboration and innovation.   [10:43] Factor 2: perceived supervisory support with leaders tailoring their approach for each person.   [11:41] Factor 3: Information sharing enables a culture of openness, countering knowledge-hoarding.   [11:59] Factor 4: vision clarity helps employees connect their work to the team and corporate purpose.   [12:45] Factor 5: external communication makes teams challenge their ideas and be open to others' views.   [13:29] Factor 6: Trust underpins all factors, fostering belief that leaders and colleagues do the right thing.   [15:10] Leaders must create a level of certainty to reduce employee anxiety despite external turmoil.   [16:21] Social cohesion usefully creates a buffer during uncertain times, enhancing resilience.   Chapter 3: Research into Brain Performance   [17:16] Humans are individual brains – research identifies 14 key factors to optimise performance.   [18:42] Sleep (7.5 hours) is key for brain performance, with quality and preparation critical enablers.   [19:50] Hydration, exercise, and a good diet—with breakfast—are also essential for cognitive health.   [21:39] Leaders must recognize that lifestyle habits affect their team's productivity and wellbeing.   [23:00] AWA is running a cohort trial to educate leaders on brain health and track performance.   [23:57] After baselining, coaching how to integrate new habits and track performance.   Chapter 4: Cognitive Capacity & Managing Load   [24:56] Recognising finite brain capacity, environments can be designed to reduce mental loads.   [25:55] Everyone can better manage their well-being and outcomes using workspace that increases capacity.   [28:10] A story of making tea illustrates how cognitive load varies by individual and context.   [29:37] Brains are managing humans' entire systems unconsciously, consuming much energy.   [30:20] Personal stressors, such as family and finances, compound work demands and brain strain.   [31:24] Leaders need to monitor workload and not exceed employees' brains' capacity limits.   [32:34] When excessive load get to a point that it blocks capacity for planning and logic.   [33:26] Managers and employees can manage load together to restore cognitive function quickly.   [34:13] Organizations are communities of connected brains aiming to optimise knowledge flow.   [35:05] All six factors are linked and applied together can improve productivity and wellbeing.   Chapter 5: How Leaders can Improve Performance    [36:26] Leaders need to better understand how the brain works to enable high-performing teams.   [37:07] Most managers lack vital training; the six factors offer a useful playbook for leaders.   [38:17] How many managers believe social cohesion is their responsibility?   [38:58] Competitive pressures between teams create division and undermine collaboration.   [39:54] Leaders must promote and model trust and social cohesion to cultivate environments that enable success.       RESOURCES   Andrew Mawson on LinkedIn Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) website       QUOTES   "The name of the game is to get everybody as socially cohesive as possible to allow fluidity of movement, of knowledge and, and collision of knowledge."   "[External communication is] the idea that you should expose your knowledge and your brain to other things…. going to other places and have other people challenge your understanding so that your understandings remain fresh."   "Humans have got a finite capacity and how that capacity is loaded and eaten into is also another important part of the jigsaw."   "Organizations really are communities of connected brains…I think the first thing the leaders need to do is understand more about the brain."   "Brains are the unit of production going forward in the world of knowledge work."   "We are all actually different…We should be trying to create an environment and giving people knowledge about the status of different spaces and things in the places in the building so they can go and choose."   "The duty of a leader is to try to create a level of certainty, create a vision, and create a direction of travel that is almost independent of the turmoil that's going on."

Are you a manager aspiring to become a director but struggling to secure that promotion? Discover the crucial insights that can help you advance your career through coaching. Apply to join Dr. Grace's program: https://masteryinsights.com/mentorship-pc There are five key responsibilities that directors must master to succeed in their roles. Drawing from her extensive experience coaching thousands of ambitious managers, Dr. Grace uncovers the common reasons why some fail to secure their desired promotions. Tune in as she breaks down the five critical areas of responsibility and shares strategies to showcase your readiness for this challenging role. Show notes and free resources: https://CareerRevisionist.com/episode215 Do you want to move up in executive leadership? Want to elevate your communication skills, leadership abilities and influence in the world around you? If you're ready to start leveling up in your career and you want to develop all of the skills and professional acumen that will allow you to grow into senior executive positions with confidence, apply here: https://masteryinsights.com/mentorship-pc Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for Dr. Grace's executive coaching program, then book a time to speak with a member of our team. --------- Thank You for Listening! I am truly grateful that you have chosen to tune in. Visit my Youtube channel where I release new videos weekly on executive career growth, communication, increasing income, and professional development. Please share your thoughts! Leave questions or feedback in the comments below. Leave me a review on iTunes and share my podcast with your colleagues. With Love & Wisdom, Grace

Live from the RTA Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Marc Canton interviews Drew Morrow, a seasoned fleet manager from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who operates a private ambulance fleet. With just one and a half techs to maintain 34 vehicles, Drew is living proof of the technician shortage crisis. But instead of giving in to chaos, he shares how he uses structured calendar blocks and smart prioritization to manage both strategic planning and daily shop operations.This candid conversation dives deep into the balancing act of wrench time vs. leadership, the challenge of telling your fleet's story to executives, and why you need to be your fleet's biggest advocate. Drew also opens up about the emotional toll of trying to do it all, the importance of industry collaboration, and how to make a compelling case for hiring help or replacing aging vehicles.Whether you're running an EMS fleet or a government operation, this episode delivers actionable insights for any fleet leader struggling with time, staffing, or executive buy-in. Key Takeaways:You can't lead strategically if you're buried in the shop.Structured calendar time (like blocking hours in Outlook) helps combat chaos.Telling your story through the lens of risk and mission execution resonates with leadership.You must track KPIs like missed PMs due to poor communication.Early vehicle replacement can reduce wrench time and total cost of ownership.Peer collaboration is critical—even in competitive industries like private EMS. Speakers: Marc Canton – VP of Product & Consulting at RTA: The Fleet Success Company. With decades of fleet experience, Marc helps fleets turn performance data into action and leads RTA's consulting arm to drive meaningful success across operations.Drew Morrow – Fleet Manager for a private ambulance company in Cambridge, MA. With over 25 years in the industry, Drew brings a technician's expertise and a leader's mindset to one of the most mission-critical fleet sectors: EMS.

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the finalists for all BBWAA awards ahead of next week's announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At least three record companies have extended million dollar contracts to people who create AI music. The US Copyright office has said it will begin extending protection those who use AI as a tool. The PROs will extend licensing. We will tell you what is going on."

In this episode, host Chuck Tuck speaks with Chuck Marting, author of “Mastering the Impairment Code,” about identifying and addressing drug use in the workplace. Marting shares practical strategies for leaders to recognize impairment, communicate effectively, and build a culture of empathy and accountability.They discuss the growing challenges of remote work, substance legalization, and the impact of psychedelics in modern work environments. Marting also highlights the importance of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), active listening, and compassionate leadership in supporting employees facing substance use issues.Key Topics Covered:Early warning signs of impairment in the workplaceHow to approach difficult conversations with empathyRemote work challenges and substance useThe role of EAPs and mental health support systemsLeadership, accountability, and communication best practicesPerfect for: Managers, HR professionals, business owners, and anyone committed to creating a safe, supportive, and high-performing work culture.

Summary  In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes discusses the challenge of accountability for values with guests Karen Jones and Karen Hackett. They explore the importance of articulating and embedding organizational values, the role of managers in fostering a culture of accountability, and the potential pitfalls of weaponizing values in the workplace. The conversation also touches on the significance of onboarding processes and the need for open communication and feedback within organizations.    Takeaways  Accountability for values is a significant challenge for many organizations.  Values must be articulated and understood to be effectively lived.  Creating a culture of feedback is essential for accountability.  Managers play a pivotal role in releasing the energy of their teams.  Onboarding processes should embed values from the start.  Psychological safety is crucial for open conversations about values.  Values can be weaponized, leading to defensiveness in feedback.  Organizations need to be bold about their current culture and desired future state.  Storytelling can help connect employees to organizational values.  Time is a critical factor in enabling managers to engage with their teams.    Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Accountability for Values  01:24 Understanding Organizational Culture  04:18 Insights from the Mind the Gap Report  06:19 Bringing Values to Life  11:03 Accountability in Practice  17:17 Weaponization of Values in the Workplace  22:16 Building a High-Performance Culture  24:53 The Role of Managers in Organizational Success  30:01 Empowering Middle Managers  37:22 The Importance of Storytelling in Leadership  37:49 Effective Onboarding Practices   

Sofia Menemenlis joins PTO to chat about her recent article in The Breakdown on the concept and history of solar geoengineering - or “solar radiation management" as it has become known. We talked about how the implementation of SRM is imagined, what the potentially catastrophic side effects of such a project might be, and who the key players are in terms of research and potential deployment of the technology.

On this week's Claret & Brew, Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley attempt to build their Aston Villa XIs using players from 11 different managers. In a draft style format, the trio took turns to make their selections, with the rules that once a player was taken, they couldn't feature in the opposition team. So that's 11 different managers, a pool of 190 players to choose from, and three totally different XIs.

Send us a textWhat if growth didn't feel like a grind? We sit down with founder Ricardo Viso to explore how joy can be designed into your day, your team, and your culture so creativity, focus, and results compound. Ricardo's path—from retail and e‑commerce to beating a severe cancer diagnosis—reshaped how he thinks about work and life. He breaks down why happiness often depends on outcomes, while joy is a repeatable practice you can build with small, reliable inputs.We get tactical fast. You'll learn how to reset mornings without the blaring alarm, choose an informed media diet that avoids anxiety spirals, and use simple breath and music cues to shift state. Inside the workplace, we map a step-by-step approach to dissect recurring tasks, reduce friction, and add elements that lift energy. Managers get a modern playbook: learn each person, rebalance work based on strengths, shorten meetings, and design formats that protect attention. We also explore how AI can analyze calendars and project boards to reveal hidden drains and help teams swap or batch work more intelligently.Ricardo introduces the “joy file,” a personal list of small, dependable mood lifters—songs, short calls, quick reads—that you access daily to stabilize your baseline. The payoff is practical: when people are more joyful, they think more clearly, generate more options, and collaborate with less friction. That translates into higher productivity, lower turnover, and a culture that actually supports bold goals. If you're leading a fast-growing team or rebuilding momentum after burnout, these tools help you move from intention to implementation.Enjoy the conversation? Subscribe, share with a builder who needs a lift, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your support helps us bring more unfiltered, high-impact strategies to your feed every week.Support the show

In today's technology landscape, management as a skill is becoming more complex as teams become larger & managers must navigate the balance between relationships and strategic execution. So how can AI tools help managers level up their game? Jonathan Raymond (Founder & CEO @ Ren) shares insights that can help managers navigate their modern-day invisible cognitive loads. We cover how AI can be used to enhance – not replace – inherently human skillsets, the three components that make up an effective manager / employee relationship, product-building principles for building relational systems, and using AI to guide rather than provide concrete answers.ABOUT JONATHAN RAYMONDJonathan Raymond is the CEO at Refound and author of the award winning book, Good Authority. In 2018, he was named one of Inc. Magazine's top 100 leadership speakers. Refound trains leaders how to give effective feedback and create a culture of accountability. The former CEO of EMyth, Jonathan has led business transformation projects in technology, renewable energy, and the coaching industry. He's a half-decent barista, a bad-but-enthusiastic surfer, and will never give up on the New York Knicks.SHOW NOTES:Jonathan's perspective on the impossible cognitive load & colliding pressures of modern managers (2:31)The complicated workflow it takes to be a great manager (6:05)“Field Intelligence” and the need to ingest non-technical data such as (mood, sentiment, and alignment) to make better leadership decisions (9:52)The managerial matrix: high/low performers and the 10-person team that feels like 50 (12:46)The cost of mismanaging your team & why it's so easy to get it wrong (16:02)What's uniquely human vs. where AI provides leverage (18:01)AI's role: detecting signal and prompting human reflection (21:04)The “Growth Loop”: a 3-part system for effective leadership (27:20)Incorporating AI tools to enhance the manager / employee relationship (31:20)The future vision: an “in-ear” AI coach that closes the gap between learning and applying (33:09)Closing the gap between learning a new skill & it becoming an unconscious habit (35:59)Product Principle: Building a “Relational System,” not just a task manager (37:49)Product Principle: Why an AI coach must ask questions, not provide answers (40:50)How to harness AI tools for better emotional articulation / processing (45:11)A simple behavioral change to try this week (47:58)Rapid fire questions (49:57)LINKS AND RESOURCESGood Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For - Jonathan's book in which he brings together what he has learned over a twenty-year journey as an executive, entrepreneur, team leader and leadership trainer.Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures - Merlin Sheldrake explores the spectacular and neglected world of fungi: endlessly surprising organisms that sustain nearly all living systems.Jonathan's session at ELC Annual 2025This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we break down what many hosts miss when it comes to the in-property experience, how product placement works in vacation/short term rentals, building a business while hosting and a LOT more.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesAdam NorkoConrad O'Connell UpClose MarketingRachel Vigil

Healthy conflict is a sign of a strong team. It means people care enough to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and grow together. But when conflict turns into fighting, the workplace suffers. In this episode, we explore the difference between productive conflict and destructive fighting.   We unpack behaviors like villainizing coworkers, power plays, copying the boss, and petty competition. Those actions that fracture trust and cripple teams. From the employee perspective, we talk about how to recognize when conflict crosses the line. Managers will learn how to deescalate tense moments and redirect energy toward collaboration. Executives will reflect on how culture and leadership can either fuel or fix fighting.   At every level, the solution starts with people, and the courage to choose connection over control.   Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us:   Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: podcast@peoplecentric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS

Chelsea eased past Tottenham with a 1-0 win on Saturday — and at the heart of it all was Moises Caicedo. Is he really the best number 6 in world football right now? Elsewhere, Manchester United drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest after taking the lead. Did that result take the shine off Amorim's recent progress? Are United actually turning a corner or just holding their ground?After last week's Top 10 Managers in the World debate, Adam and Flav revisit Rory and Buvey's list — reshuffling and ranking the best managers right now. They also look ahead to the weekend and preview the lunchtime kick off between Tottenham and Man United.And lastly, the lads build their All-Time Champions League XI of players who never won it — a team full of legends and heartbreak.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're in a moment of weird contradictions in the workplace: you're supposed to set clear expectations, but not micromanage; delegate, but not let things spin out; do more with less. It's exhausting—and it's why so many leaders feel stuck.In this week's episode of The New Manager Playbook, I walk you through three real‑world questions that landed in the “r/Managers” subreddit and how to turn each one into a manager skill you can use:A new employee asking for more visibility and wondering, “Why am I not in all the meetings?”Taking over a team and being asked to deliver feedback for work you never set or reviewed.An open‑calendar policy—but your team still asks, “Why can't I be in everything?”We talk about the deeper ask behind each one: it's rarely entitlement. It's belonging. Clarity. Recognition. And we explore the two‑minute question you should ask next time you're frustrated: What is this person really trying to say? Then you'll know exactly what to do.Tune in and let's strip away the noise, reset your baseline, and build managing into the easy part of your job.**Looking for support for your team? Reach out at hello@liagarvin.com

On a brand spanking new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the abominable loss to Carolina, and just how much heat Matt LaFleur should take when there was quite a lot of other things that went wrong out of his control. Managers do not control injuries and wind. But they do control bubble screens and when to go for it on 4th and 8, and so the boys still let him have it a bit.What's life like after Kraft? Nate Hobbs is hurt again. The pass rush was non-existent, and Rico Dowdle thrust his way to victory. Is there still a contender buried in there? Plus, listener questions!

On a brand spanking new Reporting as Eligible, Paul and JR discuss the abominable loss to Carolina, and just how much heat Matt LaFleur should take when there was quite a lot of other things that went wrong out of his control. Managers do not control injuries and wind. But they do control bubble screens and when to go for it on 4th and 8, and so the boys still let him have it a bit.What's life like after Kraft? Nate Hobbs is hurt again. The pass rush was non-existent, and Rico Dowdle thrust his way to victory. Is there still a contender buried in there? Plus, listener questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about charisma, and not the slick or manipulative version we sometimes imagine. My guest this week is Milam Miller, leadership development and sales consultant and author of The Charisma Craft: A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your Riz Factor.Milam shares how his own journey from Texas football to New York sports to European soccer and now entrepreneurship taught him that charisma is not an inborn trait but a skill we can all develop. We dig into the ABCs of charisma (Authenticity, Boldness, Curiosity), why confidence is quiet and deeply human and how kindness and decency fuel true influence and connection.About My GuestMilam Miller personifies healthy charisma. His optimistic outlook and zest for life allow him to engage with audiences in an authentic way that inspires bold action and fierce courage.BCK – “Be Confident and Kind” – was a private mantra that Milam created to serve him in the corporate world. Over the course of his career in sports & entertainment, Milam negotiated more than $100MM in commercial revenue for all of the organizations he proudly represented. From the red carpet of The ESPY Awards in Los Angeles to the desert dunes of Doha, Milam has built deep relationships through his study of soft skills and genuine care for people.Milam's mental health severely suffered in a fully remote senior leadership role during the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. After seeking out help from coaches and therapists, Milam realized he was living out of alignment. In 2022, he stepped back into his power to launch BCK and serve leaders desiring to create stronger teams and drive better results.What was once a personal philosophy is now a public movement to positively transform the future of work. BCK does this by teaching charismatic leadership principles on how to influence, motivate, persuade others. Milam speaks to and coaches Executives, Senior Leaders, and Managers, alike. He also facilitates workshops for Fortune 100 companies, such as Amazon and Google. His subject matter is culturally relevant, topical, and most all, engaging & fun.~Connect with Milam:Website: https://beconfidentandkind.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/The Charisma Craft: https://shorturl.at/2gMPL~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

On this week's episode of The Joy of Football, we NEED to talk about Wolves! With Vítor Pereira gone, what is next for the club. Then, we need to talk about Managers and their mental health. Then... we need to talk about Arsenal's incredible defence, and how they may finally be the team to break Chelsea's record of least goals conceded in a campaign. Then......... you guessed it, we need to talk about - could Welbeck be a striker option for England at the World Cup. Next, in an incredible change in tradition, we have MARTIN TYLER'S VOICE OF PASSION. Martin takes a leaf out of Neil's book, and expressed his point of view on the game's use of data, and how things never truly change. Then it's our usual Three of the Best, featuring; Michael Carrick, Declan Rice, and the Woking FC Youth Achademy. Lastly, we have Martin Tyler's Letter from the Gantry, this week centreed on Luton vs Forest Green Rovers in the FA Cup, and therefore Jack Wilshere vs Robbie Savage. Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!  [Chapters] Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd  UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjg Subscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5  Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Read us on  Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/  Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOF  Follow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Follow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/  Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.com  Music by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIz  Intro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/  For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaart  A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:  Nick Parmenter  Hillary Abbott  Daniel Butigan  Tommy Mck  Katie Watson  Benjamin Fairclough  Nathan A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textIn this episode, host Dawn Hart sits down with Josh Hart to unpack the real meaning of workplace culture—beyond the free snacks and casual dress codes. Together, they dig into how intentional leadership, clear communication, and genuine respect for employees can shape a culture that actually works. Josh doesn't hold back when discussing common missteps organizations make, including a real-life example of how a poorly executed “diversity initiative” backfired, and what leaders can do instead.They also explore how social media has completely changed the game, putting every company's culture under a public microscope. From navigating generational differences to shifting outdated management mindsets, Josh offers straightforward advice that every leader—new or seasoned—needs to hear.

Episode 200 | The Career Report | Are Managers Still Essential in 2025?In this milestone episode of The Career Report, Tim Madden tackles a provocative question shaping the modern workplace... are managers still essential in 2025?With flatter organizations, AI-driven workflows, and employees demanding more autonomy than ever, traditional management roles are being redefined or in some cases, eliminated altogether. Tim breaks down what this means for leaders, how to stay relevant in a changing corporate structure, and what skills will define successful managers in the years ahead.If you lead teams or aspire to, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, performance, and the evolving value of management in today's workplace.

What if the key to explosive growth, happier employees, and loyal clients wasn't another marketing tactic — but something much simpler? In this episode of SoTellUs Time, hosts Trevor and Troy Howard uncover one of the most underrated business superpowers of all time: listening. You'll discover how the world's most successful companies — from Microsoft to Starbucks, LEGO, Toyota, and Zappos — transformed their culture, customer loyalty, and profits by learning to truly hear what people were saying. This episode breaks down exactly how to apply those same listening strategies inside your business — to increase team morale, drive innovation, and attract lifelong customers. Whether you're a small business owner, team leader, or entrepreneur, these lessons will change how you communicate forever. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - Intro: The most profitable skill you're overlooking 01:00 - Why listening is a business superpower 03:00 - How listening transformed Microsoft's culture 05:00 - The hidden goldmine: listening to your employees 09:00 - How Ritz-Carlton, Toyota & Southwest turned feedback into millions 13:00 - Listening to clients: the key to retention and referrals 17:00 - What Starbucks, Netflix & small businesses do differently 21:00 - Listening to data & reviews like LEGO and Spotify 23:00 - Turning what you hear into powerful action steps 25:00 - The challenge: practice deep listening this week

Episode 24. Most business owners master their craft first, and people management second. The challenge is, your business can't grow faster than your ability to lead others.In this episode, Lachlan explores The Manager Tools Framework by Mark Horstman, creator of the award-winning Manager Tools podcast and author of The Effective Manager. It's a proven system that's helped hundreds of thousands of managers around the world get results and build stronger teams through four simple tools: One-on-Ones, Feedback, Coaching and Delegation.You'll learn what each tool does, how to use them, and why they work — so you can lead with more trust, clarity and confidence.Read the full article at leaderguide.com.au/insights/the-4-tools-managers-need-to-be-effectiveSubscribe get bonus resources from the podcast + monthly leadership & business insights direct to your inbox: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leaderguide.com.au/community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Business Guide is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeaderGuide.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Small Business Coaches based in Brisbane

The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.SLGRPineda saves AEKOlympiakos hold on against ArisPAOK destroy PanserraikosPanathiniakos suffer defeat to VolosLevadiakos and Kifisia still in very good formUEFA CompetitionNow or never for Olympiakos against PSVPAOK host Young BoysPanathinaikos travel to SwedenAEK host Shamrock RoversOther newsGreek Cup 3rd round resultsIoannidis, Pavlidis & Vagiannidis all in good form in PortugalGreece love sacking managers with the most in Europe this seasonGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Jeff Smith checks in with three boots-on-the-ground voices to break down how California's opener really went—and what to expect as November weather finally shows up. Guests include Garrett Spann (Manager, Yolo Wildlife Area), Derek Seweck (Wildlife Habitat Manager, Upper Butte Basin), and Orlando Rocha (Environmental Scientist, Grizzly Island Wildlife Area).What you'll hearOpener by the numbers — solid starts in spots, soft elsewhere; teal and wigeon led many straps while mallards were patchy.Why it felt “quiet” — late rice harvest, limited flood-up in key zones, and a streak of 80°+ bluebird days that scattered birds.Flood-up status & timing — which units are online now, what's filling next, and how that will shift day-to-day bird use.Local patterns — Yolo's steady trickle of new water holding birds, Upper Butte's wood-duck swing not materializing (yet), and Grizzly Island's east vs. west marsh differences.Youth & access intel — how the Howard Slough youth area and nearby rice options are structured (free roam vs. blinds), plus what to expect on busy Saturdays.Pintail reality check — 3-bird limit is on the books, but most hunters haven't hit it… yet; watch for classic December–January rice flights.Hunt smarter in the lull — read wind and pressure, pivot units as new water comes up, and be ready when the first real fronts push fresh birds.If you're lining up your next reservation or boat-in plan, this roundtable gives you a clear read on conditions, timing, and the moves that'll matter when the weather finally flips.

As you rise into higher levels of responsibility and visibility in your career, at some point you're likely to get feedback about your executive presence. Let's start with recognizing you already have a presence, and that it has an effect on those around you. In this episode you'll gain a better understanding of what presence is, and how to recognize it in others. It's the first step to cultivating your own executive presence and wielding it in a useful way at work....After the EpisodeJoin the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠~Reach out for private coaching, team workshops or off-sites:⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠~Connect on LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠~⁠⁠⁠Into meditation? This is for you:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/mindfulness-for-managers-at-work⁠⁠

We trade Halloween jokes for hard truths about performance reviews: how to log wins, avoid surprise ratings, and argue your case without burning bridges. We compare startup urgency with big-corp safety nets and offer scripts for giving and receiving feedback that actually helps.• logging accomplishments at release and milestone moments• mapping outcomes to goals and competencies• building role-specific ladders for clear growth paths• aligning marketing and product impact to revenue metrics• avoiding surprise reviews with timely, specific feedback• turning reviews into two-way conversations• using scripts to challenge or clarify feedback• managing up and protecting team perception• cautionary tale: bizarre corporate AI training and real AI limitsJoin the Discord via our Linktree, play What Do You Meme, and buy us a coffee to support the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the demise of the traditional corporate structure—from co-CEOs, to the elimination of middle managers, and even the death of workplace loyalty. It seems like everything we know about the way companies are organized are changing, so what does this mean for you? 00:00 Intro 01:43 What's unique about this moment in time for workplaces 04:36 A possible explanation for why these company structures keep changing 07:46 The AT&T memo and how workplace loyalty has changed 13:18 So what comes next for corporate structures? 14:25 “The Dead Economy Theory”  17:08 The example of Zappos' “holacracy”  22:38 What you can do to brace yourself in this evolving landscape This episode was sponsored by Superhuman.  You can check out Superhuman for free today at superhuman.com/podcast.  Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle's career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the emergence of ‘quiet quitting', it's now the turn of quiet hiring. And although the term is relatively new, the practice is not. The term "quiet hiring" first appeared in the report "9 Future of Work Trends for 2023" published at the end of 2022 by Emily McRae, a philosophy professor in New Mexico, USA.  She explains that this phenomenon follows on from the quiet quitting craze that emerged in 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic which saw a huge wave of resignations sweep the country with nearly 4 million people quitting their jobs every month during this period. Quiet quitters complain that their workload was too heavy for their salary and that Managers were unclear about their tasks or workload, rewarding best performance and thus pushing them to work more.  Where does it come from? But what does this have to do with quiet hiring? But doesn't that open up more opportunities? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How does eldest daughter syndrome affect some women?⁠ ⁠What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?⁠ ⁠What does vaping do to the body?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 18/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: Organizations as Ecosystems — Understanding Complexity, Innovation, and the Three-Body Problem at Work In this fascinating conversation about complex adaptive systems, Simon Holzapfel helps us understand why traditional planning and control methods fail in knowledge work — and what we can do instead. Understanding Ecosystems vs. Systems "Complex adaptive systems are complex in nature and adaptive in that they evolve over time. That's different from a static system." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon introduces the crucial distinction between mechanical systems and ecosystems. While mechanical systems are predictable and static, ecosystems — like teams and organizations — are complex, adaptive, and constantly evolving. The key difference lies in the interactions among team members, which create emergent properties that cannot be predicted by analyzing individuals separately. Managers often fall into the trap of focusing on individuals rather than the interactions between them, missing where the real magic happens. This is why understanding your organization as an ecosystem, not a machine, fundamentally changes how you lead. In this segment, we refer to the Stella systems modeling application. The Journey from Planning to Emergence "I used to come into class with a lesson plan — doop, doop, doop, minute by minute agenda. And then what I realized is that I would just completely squash those questions that would often emerge from the class." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon shares his transformation from rigid classroom planning to embracing emergence. As a history and economics teacher for 10 years, he learned that over-planning kills the spontaneous insights that make learning powerful. The same principle applies to leadership: planning is essential, but over-planning wastes time and prevents novelty from emerging. The key is separating strategic planning (the "where" and "why") from tactical execution (the "how"), letting teams make local decisions while leaders focus on alignment with the bigger picture. "Innovation Arrives Stochastically" "Simply by noticing the locations where you've had your best ideas, we notice the stochasticness of arrival. Might be the shower, might be on a bike ride, might be sitting in traffic, might be at your desk — but often not." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon unpacks the concept of stochastic emergence — the idea that innovation cannot be scheduled or predicted in advance. Stochastic means something is predictable over large datasets but not in any given moment. You know you'll have ideas if you give yourself time and space, but you can't predict when or where they'll arrive. This has profound implications for managers who try to control when and how innovation happens. Knowledge work is about creating things that haven't existed before, so emergence is what we rely on. Try to squash it with too much control, and it simply won't happen. In this segment, we refer to the Systems Innovation YouTube channel. The Three-Body Problem: A Metaphor for Teams "When you have three nonlinear functions working at the same time within a system, you have almost no ability to predict its future state beyond just some of the shortest time series data." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon uses the three-body problem from physics as a powerful metaphor for organizational complexity. In physics, when you have three bodies (like planets) influencing each other, prediction becomes nearly impossible. The same is true in business — think of R&D, manufacturing, and sales as three interacting forces. The lesson: don't think you can master this complexity. Work with it. Understand it's a system. Most variability comes from the system itself, not from any individual person. This allows us to depersonalize problems — people aren't good or bad, systems can be improved. When teams understand this, they can relax and stop treating every unpredictable moment as an emergency. Coaching Leaders to Embrace Uncertainty "I'll start by trying to read their comfort level. I'll ask about their favorite teachers, their most hated teachers, and I'll really try to bring them back to moments in time that were pivotal in their own development." — Simon Holzapfel   How do you help analytical, control-oriented leaders embrace complexity and emergence? Simon's approach is to build rapport first, then gently introduce concepts based on each leader's background. For technical people who prefer math, he'll discuss narrow tail distributions and fat tails. For humanities-oriented leaders, he uses narrative and storytelling. The goal is to get leaders to open up to possibilities without feeling diminished. He might suggest small experiments: "Hold your tongue once in a meeting" or "Ask questions instead of making statements." These incremental changes help managers realize they don't have to be superhuman problem-solvers who control everything. Giving the Board a Number: The Paradox of Prediction "Managers say we want scientific management, but they don't actually want that. They want predictive management." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon addresses one of the biggest tensions in agile adoption: leaders who say "I just need to give the board a number" while also wanting innovation and adaptability. The paradox is clear — you cannot simultaneously be open to innovation and emergent possibilities while executing a predetermined plan with perfect accuracy. This is an artifact of management literature that promoted the "philosopher king" manager who knows everything. But markets are too movable, consumer tastes vary too much, and knowledge work is too complex for any single person to control. The burnout we see in leaders often comes from trying to achieve an impossible standard. In this segment, we refer to the episodes with David Marquet.  Resources for Understanding Complexity "Eric Beinhocker's book called 'The Origin of Wealth' is wonderful. It's a very approachable and well-researched piece that shows where we've been and where we're going in this area." — Simon Holzapfel   Simon recommends two key resources for anyone wanting to understand complexity and ecosystems. First, Eric Beinhocker's "The Origin of Wealth" explains how we developed flawed economic assumptions based on 19th-century Newtonian physics, and why we need to evolve our understanding. Second, the Systems Innovation YouTube channel offers brilliant short videos perfect for curious, open-minded managers. Simon suggests a practical approach: have someone on your team watch a video and share what they learned. This creates shared language around complexity and makes the concepts less personal and less threatening. The Path Forward: Systems Over Individuals "As a manager, our goal is to constantly evaluate the performance of the system, not the people. We can always put better systems in place. We can always improve existing systems. But you can't tell people what to do — it's not possible." — Simon Holzapfel   The conversation concludes with a powerful insight from Deming's work: about 95% of a system's productivity is linked to the system itself, not individual performance. This reframes the manager's role entirely. Instead of trying to control people, focus on improving systems. Instead of treating burnout as individual failure, see it as information that something in the system isn't working. Organizations are ever-changing ecosystems with dynamic properties that can only be observed, never fully predicted. This requires a completely different way of thinking about management — one that embraces uncertainty, values emergence, and trusts teams to figure things out within clear strategic boundaries. Recommended Resources As recommended resources for further reading, Simon suggests:  The Origin of Wealth, by Eric Beinhocker The Systems Innovation YouTube channel   About Simon Holzapfel   Simon Holzapfel is an educator, coach, and learning innovator who helps teams work with greater clarity, speed, and purpose. He specializes in separating strategy from tactics, enabling short-cycle decision-making and higher-value workflows. Simon has spent his career coaching individuals and teams to achieve performance with deeper meaning and joy. Simon is also the author of the Equonomist newsletter on Substack, where he explores the intersection of economics, equality, and equanimity in the workplace.   You can link with Simon Holzapfel on LinkedIn.

A special FixedOps Roundtable episode, Kaylee Felio and Ted Ings sit down in Dallas, Texas at Snell Motor Company's Jaguar Land Rover dealership with parts managers Shawn Cauthen, Romeo Chariez, and Zach Carter. The team shares practical wisdom on leveraging technology to streamline dealership parts operations, highlighting how PartsEdge optimizes workflows, reduces inventory headaches, and empowers managers to focus on people and growth. Discover firsthand how effective data solutions can transform a typical day in dealership parts management, yielding greater efficiency, profitability, and stronger teams.--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

Being a great manager doesn't require you to be a hero.  But you might slip into that mindset.  It can look like perfectionism, and anxiety about how others see you.  It leads to overworking, isolating, and being overly responsible.  It also creates a lot of pressure, feeling like everything is on your shoulders and it's up to you to keep everything together (no mistakes allowed!).  In this episode, you'll learn more about why the hero mindset is easy to slip into, and how it will hold you back from being an effective leader.  You'll also learn why seeing yourself as a whole human is the key to managing yourself and your own wellbeing.  Let's discuss!The book referenced in this episode is Persephone Returns by Tanka Wilkinson...After the EpisodeJoin the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠~Reach out for private coaching, team workshops or off-sites:⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠~Connect on LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠~⁠⁠⁠Into meditation? This is for you:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/mindfulness-for-managers-at-work⁠⁠

Adam, Joanna, and Zach convene to discuss a recent gripe from within the drinks industry that they heard from a very highly-placed executive: that brand managers tend to design marketing campaigns and outreach around what they themselves want to do or what they think is cool, not necessarily in the locations and moments where their product's consumers tend to be. This seems bad, right? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is reading: 7 Things You Should Know About Malört, Chicago's Much-Maligned Bitter LiqueurJoanna is reading: 16 Essential Bottles of GinAdam is reading: The Mount Rushmore of California Chardonnay, According to 9 Wine ExpertsInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For organizations that are tempted to throw out the classic organizational management handbook in favor of a structure with no managers – think again. Nicolai J. Foss is a professor of strategy at Copenhagen Business School and the co-author of Why Managers Matter: The Perils of the Bossless Company. The book pushes back on the notion that the key to breakthrough success for organizations is through flat, leaderless structures akin to today's trendy startups, and makes the case for why companies need hierarchies to function. Nicolai and Greg discuss the feasibility and realities of operating without traditional hierarchies, why these models often rely heavily on exceptional founders and are not suited for all business types, and the essential roles managers play in coordination, cooperation, and maintaining effective workflows, especially during times of crisis. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:We still need managers41:33 [Managers] They're doing a lot of good stuff. They are coordinating, and they are cooperating at the most abstract level. I mean, activities need to be coordinated in the sense of, we have to figure out what those activities should be, how they should change in response to outside disturbances. Activities have to be linked. Activities have to be rethought. And once we have figured all that out, which is, of course, an ongoing struggle, then people have to be motivated to cooperate inside those, and actually carry out those activities in the best possible way and in a dynamic reality. This is a never-ending quest.No human system run itself11:44: No human system works itself or runs itself. It has to be supported, maintained. There has to be support, scaffolding, or whatever you want to call it. Same goes for firms—and perhaps all different ones.Organization is about coordinated cooperation02:40: At the end of the day, organization is about coordinated cooperation, and the right question to ask is, what exactly is the role of managers in bringing about coordinated cooperation?Boselessness is not for every company20:43: [Bosslessness] It works for some companies, typically those that have a more modular kind of underlying technology, where there is no high need for mutual adaptation between units or activities or processes. But it works much less well for a traditional industrial company.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Organizational theoryPrincipal–agent problemFirst, Let's Fire All the Managers by Gary HamelJensen HuangElon Musk by Walter IsaacsonCan you run a company as a perfect free market? Inside Disco Corp Morningstar, Inc.Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them by Gary Hamel and Michele ZaniniValve CorporationThe Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (film)Guest Profile:Faculty Profile at Copenhagen Business SchoolProfessional Profile on LinkedInGuest Work:Why Managers Matter: The Perils of the Bossless Company Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By Adam Turteltaub Employees may trust an AI chatbot more than they trust you, and that's not necessarily a bad thing, if it leads to more reporting. In this podcast, Debbie Sabatini Hennelly, Founder & President of Resiliti shares that  a recent survey conducted by CaseIQ reveals that nearly 70% of respondents expressed no concerns about AI being involved in the helpline process. This openness is driven by several key factors: increased anonymity, ease of use, and a perception that AI offers a fairer, more impartial experience than speaking directly with a human. These findings underscore a broader theme that continues to emerge in conversations about helplines: trust. Employees are more likely to report concerns or misconduct when they trust the system—when they believe their information will be handled confidentially, their identity protected, and their report taken seriously. Not surprisingly, they also want to understand how their information is being used and how their anonymity is being safeguarded. This is especially important when helplines are outsourced to third-party vendors. Communicating clearly that the helpline is external—and therefore more secure and impartial—can go a long way in building trust. But transparency doesn't stop there. Employees also want to know what happens after they make a report. What's the process? What can they expect next? Setting clear expectations and following through with updates helps reinforce that the organization is responsive and serious about addressing concerns. It's not enough to share this information only once a year during compliance training, she warns. Employees are constantly bombarded with messages and unless helpline communication is consistent and visible, it risks being forgotten or ignored. Still, even with those reminders, barriers remain, especially fear of retaliation. Organizations must address this head-on. First, there must be a clear, well-communicated prohibition against retaliation. But more importantly, leaders need to understand that retaliation isn't always overt. It can be subtle—being passed over for key assignments, being excluded from team activities, or receiving the cold shoulder from colleagues. Creating a culture where employees feel safe to speak up starts with leadership. Managers and executives must model the right behaviors, reinforce anti-retaliation policies, and foster an environment where concerns are welcomed, not punished. One of the most critical—and often overlooked—elements of a successful helpline program is training leaders on how to respond when a report is made. Too often, well-meaning managers try to “get to the bottom of it” themselves. But when they start asking who reported what or conducting their own informal investigations, they can unintentionally obstruct the formal process and make employees feel unsafe. A favorite tactic of hers for addressing this is to ask persistent leaders: “Do you want to be a witness and be deposed?” It's a powerful reminder that involvement in an investigation has consequences—and that the best way to support the process is to let it unfold professionally and confidentially. Listen in to learn more, and, hopefully, get employees to trust and speak-up more.

Liverpool's season took another major blow as they lost 3–2 to Brentford on Saturday night — their fourth straight league defeat and fifth loss in six in all competitions. Are Liverpool officially out of the title race?Manchester United made it three straight wins under Ruben Amorim after beating Brighton 4–2 at Old Trafford. Eight goals scored, three conceded — have United finally turned a corner?Chelsea lost yet again in the league, this time 2–1 to Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. It's now three defeats in the league for the “World Champions.” So who's really to blame for their inconsistency — Maresca or Boehly?And after last week's fiery debate, Rory and Buvey return to pick their Top 10 Managers in World Football right now.All that and more in the latest episode of The Club Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.