Manage Smarter

Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith on the #1 sales management podcast as they dive into management, leadership, business, sales, company culture, talent retention, revenues, performance metrics, hiring and more. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change throughout your workplace. Available on all major podcast outlets and all episodes available on ManageSmarter.com

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285: Surviving Toxic Bosses with Eric Charran
In this insightful episode, Eric Charran, author of 'Have You Ever Had a Boss That?', delves into the complexities of navigating dysfunctional workplaces. With more than 25 years of experience in digital innovation and AI-driven solutions, Eric shares practical strategies for dealing with difficult bosses and enhancing personal effectiveness. Discover how to manage up, grow your manager, and succeed in dysfunctional workplaces.
24 min
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Extra Point: Peer Advisory Groups
3 min
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Extra Point: Hiring the Right People
3 min
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284: The Power of Peer Groups with Aviva Leebow
Aviva Leebow, a Vistage Chair, explores the impact of peer advisory groups on leadership development. She shares insights on how these groups help CEOs and business leaders break barriers, gain diverse perspectives, and make impactful decisions
20 min
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Extra Point: AI & the Future of SEO
3 min
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283: Failing Upward: Navigating Undeserved Prom...
Dima Ghawi, author of 'Breaking Vases: Shattering Limitations and Daring to Thrive,' discusses the phenomenon of 'failing upward' in the workplace. How to deal with people less qualified "falling up" and getting promoted past you, how to deal with managing people who "fall up" into your department!
26 min
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Extra Point: Performance Coaching
3 min
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Extra Point: Sales Closing Scripts
3 min
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282: Sabbaticals and Career Breaks with Laura N...
Laura Nguyen is the author of "Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off," a book that explores the transformative potential of career breaks.
21 min
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Extra Point: Fix What's Not Selling to Scale Yo...
2 min
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Extra Point: Women in Leadership
3 min
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281: Mastering Sales Leadership with Derek Johnson
Derek Johnson, author of 'The Strategic Sales Leader,' shares his insights on sales leadership, internal politics, and strategic execution.
25 min
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Extra Point: Behavioral Assessments
3 min
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Extra Point: Leading Instead of Selling
3 min
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280: Navigating AI's SEO Changes with Corey Mor...
Corey Morris, author of 'Digital Marketing Success Plan,' discusses the impact of AI on SEO, the rise of zero-click searches, and the importance of quality over quantity in lead generation.
22 min
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Extra Point: Tips for Rebranding
3 min
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Extra Point: Spotting Your Sales Star
3 min
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279: Nonprofit Challenges with James Misner
24 min
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Extra Point: Hiring the Right People
3 min
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Extra Point: AI Readiness
3 min
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278: Influencing Your Boss with Elaina Zuker
21 min
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Extra Point: Digital Empathy
3 min
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Extra Point: Welcoming New Hires
3 min
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277: Supply Chain Management with David Carroll
23 min
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Extra Point: Personality Tests for Hiring
3 min