The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown
Dr. Donita Brown sits down with business leaders to discuss how to navigate the world of management. Whether you are a seasoned manager or just starting out, this podcast is for you. After more than 20 years of corporate management experience leading teams of 2 to 102, Dr. Donita Brown now serves as a professor of management at Lipscomb University's College of Business in Nashville, TN. She is also an author, speaker, and habit coach.
Episodes
This episode's interview is with Jason Elkins, a marketing coach, digital media specialist, and founder of 100 Cups Consulting.
Jason shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Leading with empathy to build stronger connections with employees and clients
- Creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and cared for
- Adapting your management style to meet each team member’...
This episode's interview is with Marshall Crawford, President and CEO of The Housing Fund.
Marshall shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Providing both employees and clients with the resources and support they need to thrive
- Responding well in high-pressure situations
- Maintaining open and ongoing communication
- Adapting your approach to management as you grow
He answers ...
This episode's interview is with Dr. Allison Duke, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University.
Dr. Duke shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Recognizing and leveraging each person’s unique strengths
- Helping employees discover what they love and aligning roles to fit those strengths
- Building trust through consistent, meaningful one-on-one conversations
- Learning f...
This episode's interview is with Jon Puncochar, the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Lifepoint Health.
Jon shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Taking a holistic approach to problem-solving and defining problems well
- Having alignment with key stakeholders across the organization
- Learning from others and the awareness that others are learning from yo...
This episode's interview is with Chip Higgins, a best-selling author, speaker, business coach, and mentor with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the banking industry.
He is also the founder of Bizzics, which provides business advisory, consulting, and coaching services.
Chip shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Focusing on the big things
- Adding valu...
This episode's interview is with Heather Legg, a Realtor with Benchmark Realty.
In this episode, she discusses how:
- Faith and ethics form the foundation of successful business practices - these core values should guide all professional decisions and interactions
- True influence comes through demonstrating genuine kindness and compassion - focusing on meaningful connections rather than just transactions or sales metri...
This episode's interview is with Mari Garner, Associate Director at The Refuge Center for Counseling.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Developing synergy and getting everyone moving in the same direction
- Building trust and treating others how you would want to be treated
- Remembering your journey and your why
- Learning from previous managers to develop your ...
This episode's interview is with Alexa Hulsey. She is an acupuncturist, entrepreneur, and the founder and owner of Encircle Acupuncture.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn and forge deeper relationships
- Being vulnerable and authentic with your team and customers
- Creating conditions where your employees can have win...
This episode's interview is with Lisa Arnold, Founder & CEO of Small Town Startup.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Growing the people that you have hired and empowering them to serve well
- Looking at the whole person and ensuring people's needs are met and that they are in the best position to succeed
- Creating an environment where everyone fits i...
This episode's interview is with Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi, CEO of Interfaith Dental.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Not compromising on excellence or quality
- Having alignment between your personal values and your organization's values
- Receiving and incorporating feedback
She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:
- How do your val...
This episode's interview is with David Denise, the Director of Clinical Imaging Systems at HCA Healthcare.
David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Seeing your people as people first
- Embracing discomfort
- Being committed to your role and buying in
- Clearly setting and communication expectations
He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:
- How do your values i...
This episode's interview is with Becky Magura, President & CEO of Nashville Public Television.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Mentoring and knowing what someone needs for their personal and professional growth
- Being bold, visionary, and brave
- Being vulnerable and true to who you are
Becky also discusses her insights on the dynamic landscape of m...
This episode's interview is with Jennifer Jamison, Senior Director of Staffing Services at HCA and CereCore.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere
- Making a conscious effort to be creative
- Looking for small tweaks in process improvements that can make things more simple, efficient, or functional
- Finding a mentor
She an...
This episode's interview is with Nicholas May, the General Manager of Customer Success & New Business Development at Asurion.
Nicholas shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Building bidirectional trust
- Putting yourself in the shoes of those who are on your team to understand where they are coming from
- Learning from everyone
- Clearly communicating the mission, st...
This episode's interview is with Adele Watts, President & CEO of the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Making the extra effort to add a personal touch
- Surrounding yourself with mentors you can reach out to and ask for advice
- Incorporating prayer into your routine and work life
- Being transparent, authentic, and th...
This episode's interview is with Rob Touchstone.
Rob is one of the founders of The Well Coffeehouse, a professor of Bible and Business, and the Director of Lipscomb University's Center of Vocational Discovery.
He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Meeting people where they are and helping them become what they are made to be
- Giving people the sp...
This episode's interview is with Brian Raybourne, the Senior Director of Strategic Growth at AngelEye Health.
Brian shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
- Keeping the main thing the main thing
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone
- Understanding that the role of leaders is to help others achieve great things
He a...
This episode's interview is with Jennifer Sellers, VP, Global Commercial Banking Commercial Associate II at Bank of America.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Understanding how your management style affects the people you lead on a personal level
- Leading with confidence, competence, and humility
- Trusting the people you put into place to do their part
S...
This episode's interview is with David Shipman, the Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee.
David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
- Not skipping the hard stuff
- Managing in close proximity, not at a distance
- Being about the people
He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:
- How do your values impact your management philosophy?
- ...
This episode's interview is with Julieann Brazeal, Global Financial Services Operations Lead at Accenture.
She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
- Inspiring, engaging, and equipping your people
- Understanding your people’s strengths and putting them in the right places to use them
- Giving your people measurable goals
- Stewardship and taking micro-actions every day t...
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