Manage Smarter

Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every other week 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

Business
Management
Entrepreneurship
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Extra Point: Building Team Cohesion Through Joy
4 min
27
263: AI in Talent Development/Training with An...
21 min
28
Extra Point: Mastering Employee Retention
3 min
29
Extra Point: Semester Based Scheduling
3 min
30
262: Navigating Remote Work Challenges with Mar...
Remote Workplaces and Team Building
21 min
31
Extra Point: Using AI for Efficiency and Produc...
4 min
32
Extra Point: The Quiet Quitting Trend
3 min
33
261: Secrets for Successful Negotiating from An...
Sales Negotiations, Business Negotiations, Revenue Negotiations, Manager Negotiations
22 min
34
Extra Point: How to Reengineer Your Sales Train...
3 min
35
Extra Point: How Body Language Can Make or Brea...
3 min
36
260 Embracing Autism in the Workplace With Tara...
Tara May, CEO of Espirit Tech and International Neurodiversity Advocate, discusses the importance of embracing autism in the workplace
20 min
37
Extra Point: Identifying the Best Character Tra...
3 min
38
Extra Point: How Sellers with Challenging Jobs ...
4 min
39
259: Unlocking Neurodivergent Potential with Dr...
Dr. Matthew Zakreski is a clinical psychologist, professional speaker, and consultant who specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals.
28 min
40
Extra Point: Running Better Meetings
3 min
41
Extra Point: Why New Hires Don't Work Out
4 min
42
258: Managing Scared Employees During Transitio...
29 min
43
Extra Point: Reducing Turnover
3 min
44
Extra Point: Tackling Imposter Syndrome
4 min
45
257: Gen Z Ageism in the Workplace with Stephan...
Stephanie Brown is the founder of the Creative Career Lab and an expert in human resources, employees and company culture.
27 min
46
Extra Point: Managing Internal Conflict
4 min
47
256 Future-Proofing HR Strategies with Kathi En...
Kathi Enderes is the Senior Vice President of Research at the Josh Bersin Company. She's here to discuss Systemic HR. It’s a multi-year study including analysis of HR strategies from over 1,000 companies and 26 million employees, across all industries and geographies.
29 min
48
255: Real Teams vs. Performance Groups with Jam...
James Scouller, executive coach and author of 'How to Build Winning Teams Again and Again,' joins us to discuss the intricacies of team building. James explains the differences between real teams and performance groups, and shares actionable insights on optimizing team performance. Discover the essential elements for creating high-performing teams and learn how to navigate the complexities of team dynamics.
25 min
49
254: Radical Humility in Leadership with Urs Ko...
Urs Koenig, author of 'Radical Humility,' explores the shift from heroic to humble leadership. Learn how to develop self-awareness, build trusting relationships, and foster a growth mindset. Discover practical tips for improving leadership skills and creating a leadership factory.
21 min
50
253: B2B Is Really P2P for Sales with Frank Somma
Frank Somma, a sales and communications expert, shares his insights on the importance of interpersonal communication in the age of AI in this episode. He discusses the findings of a study by Professor Vanessa Bonds from Cornell University, which revealed that in-person communication is the most effective, followed by phone calls, with emails being the least effective. Somma also shares tips on using Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to improve communication and build rapport with clients. He warns against the dangers of relying too heavily on AI in sales and emphasizes the power of listening.
21 min