Manage Smarter

Shane Murphy is a workforce optimization expert and an evangelist of an organizational strategy he calls "Team-led Team." Shane used this concept to elevate an auto parts software team's performance to unprecedented levels. In episode 07, we discuss this benefits of this strategy, concerns some skeptics may have and how managers can get out of the weeds by loosening their grip. Shane is an ardent Liverpool supporter, so we also draw parallels between team management in the "beautiful game" and business.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merrick Rosenberg is the CEO of Take Flight Learning and author of the book "The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does." In episode 06, we discuss the idea that the most successful managers are the most flexible and adaptable, how managers tend to create an environment in which they themselves will thrive instead of their people and a new way to train employees on DISC assessments that everyone will understand.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and is the top selling author of more than 80 books on business and personal success. As a popular keynote speaker, he has addressed more than five million people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and 82 other countries worldwide. In episode 05, we discuss: the most important quality that a manager should have, the three most common mistakes leaders make, how to set better goals and the importance of the work culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deb Calvert is the co-author of the book Stop Selling & Start Leading and author of DISCOVER Questions® Get You Connected - one of the "Top 20 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time," according to HubSpot. She is also the President of People First Productivity Solutions. In this episode, Audrey, Lee and Deb discuss: How management sets the culture, and smart management includes making deliberate decisions about the culture; How things will change again when Generation Z emerges in the workforce.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Sandler is the author of the book Nice Guys Finish First. He is also the CEO of Turnkey Podcast Productions and co-host of the popular Nice Guys on Business podcast. In episode 003, we discuss why so many leaders today are using negative reinforcement to get things done, even though it makes people feel forced instead of led. Doug also shares insights on the benefits of thought leadership through podcasting.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Lou Diamond, the CEO of Thrive. Lou is an energetic, humorous, and inspirational business development strategist and performance coach. He has consulted with and mentored leading performers from companies all over the world. As many managers struggle with either not communicating enough and/or not communicating effectively, you'll learn about the S.A.F.E. method and explains why establishing a strong connecting core is critical to internal communication.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From debunking leadership myths to learning how to manage with and measure, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change immediately. This inaugural episode features co-hosts Audrey Strong and SalesFuel CEO Lee Smith explaining the purpose of this podcast and the importance of the manager position, especially at the field level.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices