The Manager's Mic With Paul Leon

In this episode of The Manager's Mic, Paul Leon explores the intersection of plant medicine and consciousness. Daniel Yepez and Sarah Lynn Thomas are Co-CEOs of Behold Retreats. Behold Retreats is a world-renowned retreat featured in the Netflix docuseries Aaron Rodgers: Enigma.

Discover why high-performing leaders turn to sacred plant medicines like ayahuasca. This helps dissolve mental blocks, unlocking creative problem-solving.

Wh...

In this episode of The Manager’s Mic Podcast, Kevin Williams, CEO of Ascend, shares insights on how organizations can leverage AI to boost productivity, build infrastructure, and prepare for the future of work. We explore practical strategies, the importance of policy, and the evolving role of AI in business and society.

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Website - https://www.ascendlabs.ai

Podcast - https://ascendlabs.ai/podcast 

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Dayna Gowan reveals how she went from being paralyzed by public speaking to leading with total confidence. She breaks down the exact mindset shifts, breathing techniques, and unexpected improv skills that help people leaders beat their nerves, connect through storytelling, and build real psychological safety within their teams.

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LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/danagowan 

Instagram - https://www.inst...

Paul Leon shares sales leadership tips from his experiences at networking events, emphasizing the importance of clear messaging, alignment, and mental toughness in sales and communication. He discusses how to handle rejection, craft compelling value propositions, and develop resilience to succeed in sales and leadership.

 Key  Topics

The importance of clear messaging in networking

Aligning sales and marketing messaging

Handli...

This episode is a culmination of past guests I have had on The Manager’s Mic Podcast as we begin our journey to have more guests in 2026. Thank you for being a loyal listener or watcher of the show. Follow these past guests featured in this leadership replay: 

Melanie Borden - https://www.themanagersmic.com/guests/melanie-j-borden/ 

Dr. Stephanie Duguid - https://www.themanagersmic.com/guests/dr-stephanie-du...

Paul Leon, MBA, breaks down the habits that quietly erode trust, rapport, and psychological safety within a team. Paul draws on his experience interviewing more than 20 leaders, working with over 500 teams, and studying organizational leadership to explain what to stop doing and what to do instead. In this episode, he focuses on five common leadership mistakes and offers practical replacements, from how you give feedback to how you...

In this episode, Brandon Leibowitz shares insights on how guest podcasting can boost SEO, the importance of backlinks, and the evolving role of AI in search engine optimization. Perfect for business owners and marketers looking to enhance their online visibility.

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Key Topics

• The SEO value of guest podcasting

• How backlinks influence search rankings

• The impact o...

In this episode, Kent Sanders, a ghostwriter and author, shares insights into the evolving landscape of reading, writing, and leadership in the age of AI. We explore the importance of human touch in content creation, the value of reading and writing for leaders, and tips for aspiring authors.

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The Manager’s Mic is a leadership podcast that provides tips for new people leaders—covering strategy and communication skills that improve teamwork—and offers lessons from Paul Leon, MBA, and leaders who share their experiences.

Paul Leon, MBA, is a sales leader and strategist who has worked with over 500 teams. Whether leading a first- or tenth-team, you will level up your leadership skills with The Manager's Mic...

In this episode, sales expert Joe Pici shares insights on sales leadership, outbound strategies, accountability, and the importance of continuous learning in sales. Discover practical tips to improve your sales process and build a resilient mindset.

He Explains

• How to have self-discipline in sales
• Why not executing outbound calls will cost you your edge.
• Why investing in training is essential

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and data...

Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fish are two seasoned lawyer-entrepreneurs who share their journey of building a billion-dollar practice through innovative systems, client relationships, and the embrace of AI. They share insights on leadership, overcoming fears, and the future of legal practices.

Guests Names

Robert Armstrong & Sanford Fish

Resources

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys - https://www.aaepa.com/ 

The E...

I break down 5 leadership tips that will fast-track your career growth. These actionable insights are built directly from interviews with over 20 industry experts across technology, education, and executive business coaching.

Whether you are a new people leader stepping into a tech leadership role or an experienced executive looking to optimize your team's productivity, these core principles will help you eliminate management stress...

Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE, is a leader in technology and AI. In our conversation, he shares insights on transforming industries, the importance of adaptability, and leveraging AI in everyday life and business. Discover how this Speaker Hall of Fame member brings a passion for technology — particularly AI for business. Terry Brock’s rich history and real-world leadership tips will accelerate your career.  

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Doctor Stephanie Duguid shares her inspiring leadership journey rooted in her mother's legacy, emphasizing authentic communication, boundaries, and cultural transformation. Discover practical frameworks and leadership tips to overcome burnout, empower women in leadership, and build trust.

Key Topics

• Leadership foundations from childhood experiences

• The importance of authentic communication and connection

• Framework...

How do you build wealth without losing sight of what matters most?

In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, Paul Leon sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Gino Barbaro to discuss money, legacy, leadership, faith, and family.

Gino shares how he went from working in a family pizza restaurant to helping build a real estate portfolio with more than $300 million in assets under management. More importantly, he ...

In this episode of The Manager’s Mic, I sit down with Melissa Coloton, a commercial leadership expert with 20 years of experience and more than $1 billion in new business generated throughout her career.

Melissa shares how high performers, sales leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs can pursue success without burning out, abandoning themselves, or sacrificing their health, energy, and relationships. We talk about purpose at w...

I sit down with Sean Patton, MBA ACC, a former U.S. Army Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret. Sean is also an executive performance coach, keynote speaker, author, and host of the popular podcast No Limit Leadership. His experience in building trust in teams, creating a compelling vision, and leading through uncertainty will empower you to lead better.

Do you want to level up your leadership skills by connecting the principles...

This leadership conversation features coaches Brian Powell and Tom Reynolds exploring how effective leadership, coaching, and intentional team development drive organizational effectiveness. They explain how to build high-performing teams through psychological safety, honest communication, and strong collaboration in real workplace conditions.

About Bryan Powell

Bryan Powell is the co-author of The Efficient Frontier of Teaming™, a n...

The ADDIE model helps managers, trainers, and content creators build training that is structured, useful, and easier to improve. In this video, Paul Leon walks through the five stages of ADDIE and explains the step that many teams underuse after launch.

Many organizations analyze, design, develop, and implement training, but stop at rollout or at basic participant feedback, rather than measuring whether people learned, applied the s...