The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

The Manager's Mic Podcast helps level up leadership skills to be an effective manager in the workplace! Hosted by Paul Leon, a sales enablement trainer, MBA candidate, and training strategist. A former college dropout, Paul has trained over 2,000 people in consultative communication skills. Follow The Manager's Mic to level up your leadership!

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May 29, 2025 14 mins

In this episode, I discuss the importance of empowering teams and redefining management roles, highlighting the detrimental effects of micromanagement and providing insights on how to foster a more effective workplace culture. Key strategies include

  • Setting autonomy guidelines
  • Batching work for efficiency
  • Focusing on creating value through authority, intention, and consistency.

I encourage you to take actionable steps towar...

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In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, I speak with Francie Jain, CEO of Terrawatt and a Princeton University graduate, about how coaching transforms the workplace. Francie shares her journey building a B2B marketplace for coaching and unpacks the direct links between professional development and employee retention. From navigating remote work to fostering psychological safety, this conversation delivers powerful insights for leader...

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Manager's Mic, I converse with my wife, who shares her experience while we discuss insights from a Korn Ferry article emphasizing the "No-Nos for New Managers." Our conversation also touches on the balance between being too nice and mean as a leader, and the necessity of clear communication and understanding individual team members' needs.

Reference:

Korn Ferry. (2025 Apr. 25th). 7 No-Nos New Bo...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a sales enablement trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals.


This podcast will help you develop management skills that foster rapport in the workplace. You will also gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches.


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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a sales enablement trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals.


This podcast will help you develop management skills that foster rapport in the workplace. You will also gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches.


Chapters

00:00 Creating Engagi...

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In this conversation, I discuss strategies for reviving dead leads in the sales process.


Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a sales enablement trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals.


This podcast will help you develop management skills that foster rapport in the workplace. You will also gain real-world leadership insights, co...

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In this episode of the Manager's Mic podcast, Paul Leon discusses three critical mistakes that can lead to a toxic workplace culture. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing performance over personal relationships, giving credit where it's due, and focusing on praise rather than punishment. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Paul offers valuable lessons for managers seeking to create a healthier work environment.

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In this conversation, Fadi shares his journey from personal training to becoming a business growth architect, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, leadership, and pursuing dreams. He discusses his unique approach to helping founders achieve significant ROI through strategic business practices and the value of understanding one's capacity for growth. Fadi also reflects on the impact of personal experiences and the im...

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In this podcast, I discuss converting leads into quality consultations through effective consultative sales strategies. Emphasizing the importance of aligning the marketing and sales value propositions to enhance customer experience and improve conversion rates. Sharing personal anecdotes and insights, I provide actionable advice for businesses to evaluate and refine their value propositions, ensuring they resonate with potential c...

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mentorship and Personal Experience

02:45 Leveraging Mentorship for Momentum

05:39 Reducing Mistakes with Data

09:29 The Role of Motivation in Mentorship


Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will trai...

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Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:02 The 1st Public Speaking Improvement 1:22 The 2nd Public Speaking Improvement 2:51 The 3rd Public Speaking Improvement3:49 The Best Public Speaking Advice I Ever Got


Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to improve your ...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to im...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to improve your ...

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00 Opening
  • 0:39 Shot One
  • 2:46 Shot Two
  • 4:11 Shot Three
  • 5:39 What I do if there is no commitment to buy?



Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the work...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rappor...

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Chapters:

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 0:20 C
  • 1:55 L
  • 3:48 O
  • 5:20 S
  • 6:37 E


Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication...

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February 28, 2025 13 mins

Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to improve your ...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate trainer, MBA candidate, and selling strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to improve your ...

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Welcome to The Manager’s Mic, hosted by Paul Leon, a corporate training expert, MBA candidate, and leadership strategist. I was a former college dropout who has now trained over 2,000 professionals, which has led to influencing $100M in revenue.


This podcast will train you to become a manager who creates rapport in the workplace. Gain real-world leadership insights, communication skill strategies, and lessons from the trenches to im...

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