Manage Smarter

This week, we're talking about something that could be a game-changer for your leadership journey—peer advisory groups. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're tackling a topic that's as crucial as it is challenging: hiring the right people. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Aviva emphasizes the importance of addressing blind spots and the unique benefits of peer groups over traditional mentorship. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where she leads two groups within the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and mid-sized businesses.  "If you had to choose one between a coach and a peer group environment, I choose a peer group environment all day long. Even as a coach, I say that." - Aviva Leebow KEY TAKEAWAYS -Benefits of a peer advisory group -Shallow networking vs. deep connections -Different structures, arrangements and leadership levels of peer groups. What should you look for? -Most common networking mistakes most leaders make  CONNECT WITH AVIVA LEEBOW https://app.vistage.com/sites/s/chairs/0038000001eDGIVAA4/aviva-leebow https://www.linkedin.com/in/avivaleebow/ Connect with Manage Smarter and its hosts!!!! ·         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/ ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/                                       ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/ TWITTER/X  Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith   Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website:  https://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: https://x.com/SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  #networking #peers #peertopeer #vistage #salesfuel #managesmarter #peeradvisorygroups #businessnetworking #networkinggroups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're exploring the fascinating world of digital marketing with a spotlight on AI's impact on SEO strategies. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! With her extensive experience in leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dima offers insights into overcoming unconscious biases and navigating office politics. Learn how to create a resilient career path and foster an inclusive work culture in this engaging episode. "I just think a lot of these individuals get promoted because they know how to play the game. They know how to play politics. They say the right thing. They do the right thing." - Dima Ghawi Key Takeaways: -Peter Principle and Pretty Principles -Unconscious Bias and how that plays into "Falling Up" dynamics -What strategies can individuals use to cope with being passed over for promotions?  -Managing those who have fallen up into your department and managing the existing teams around them Connect with Dima Ghawi https://www.dimaghawi.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimaghawi https://www.breakingvases.com Connect with Manage Smarter and its hosts!!!! ·         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/ ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/                                       ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/  TWITTER/X  Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith   Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website:  https://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: https://x.com/SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're talking about something that's not just a buzzword—it's a game-changer: performance coaching. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're talking about the art of closing sales with confidence and finesse. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Nguyen is an accomplished marketing executive and entrepreneur with a rich background in data-driven marketing, digital marketing, and communications for Fortune 500 companies. She 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. Laura is also a certified executive coach, dedicated to helping mid-career high-achieving leaders transition from burnout to balance through her coaching programs and online community. " 84% of millennials plan to take a career break, highlighting a shift in work-life balance priorities. But only 17% of organizations globally have a formal sabbatical program, offering a unique opportunity for companies to support employee well-being." - Laura Nguyen Key Takeaways: -Various types of career breaks and pros and cons -How career breaks can be leveraged for personal and professional growth -How to recognize signs of burnout in both you and your employees -How to handle requests as a leader for a career break ARE YOU BURNED OUT? TAKE LAURA'S BURNOUT QUIZ https://www.lauranguyen.co/resources CONNECT WITH LAURA NGUYEN https://www.lauranguyen.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauran546/ BOOK: "Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off"https://www.amazon.com/Career-Break-Compass-Navigating-Intentional/dp/1685557325 CONNECT WITH MANAGE SMARTERE, LEE AND AUDREY  ·         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/ ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/                                     ·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/   TWITTER/X  Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven  Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith  CONNECT WITH SALESFUEL ·         Website:  https://salesfuel.com/ ·         Twitter: https://x.com/SalesFuel ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/ #careerbreak #sabbatical #leaveofabsence #careerburnout #worklifebalance #overworked #workburnout #timeoff #personalgrowth #burnedout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Chip Gray and this week, we're talking about something that every business leader needs to master: fixing what's not selling to scale your business. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're exploring some fascinating insights from Mary Ann Pruitt, the CEO and President of Mosaic Media. Mary Ann has a wealth of experience in media strategy, and she’s sharing some golden nuggets on how women leaders are making waves in the business world. Join us each week for a brand new bonus Extra Point episode. In less than 5 minutes, you'll get additional insights about the psychology of leadership and management from the producers of the Manage Smarter podcast. Find all of the Manage Smarter episodes on ManageSmarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices