

Manage Smarter
C. Lee Smith and Audrey Strong
Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith on the #1 sales management podcast 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
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May 6, 2018 • 30min
19. The Excellence Dividend
Tom Peters is a best-selling author and world renowned expert on business management practices. Peters is co-author of In Search of Excellence—the book that changed the way the world does business, and often tagged as the best business book ever. In episode 19, we discuss: Tom's new book - The Excellence Dividend, how to avoid being replaced by technology, the characteristics of a successful team and the critical need for soft skills mastery by managers at all levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2018 • 18min
18. Being Credible, Likable and Bankable
Cory Mosley has been an entrepreneur since the age of 14 with business interests in the salon, laundry, business consulting, automotive, and confectionary sectors. As an established business strategist, Cory counts corporations like Audi, Volvo, BBDO, and COX Enterprises amongst his client portfolio. In episode 18, we discuss the importance of credibility and likability for managers and how to connect with colleagues in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2018 • 25min
17. Culture as a Competitive Advantage
Michael Stallard is cofounder and president of the Connection Culture Group, a leadership training and consulting firm that has advised NASA, Costco and other well known American companies. Michael is the primary author of the book Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work. In episode 17, we discuss the definitions of culture, how managers can improve it (or damage it) and the ROI from a positive culture in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2018 • 23min
16. Tips for Young and First-time Managers
Jennifer Gluckow is an author and founder of Sales in a New York Minute as well as host of a YouTube Channel of the same name. In episode 16, Jennifer discusses how age plays a role in the workplace and uses her professional experience to share her advice for young managers and first-time managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2018 • 24min
15. Secrets of the C-Suite
Jeffrey Hayzlett is a primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV, and business podcast host of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio. Hayzlett is the author of three best-selling business books: Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being Relentless, Running the Gauntlet and The Mirror Test. In episode 15, we discuss how the C-Suite thinks, how to talk to them and how to become one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2018 • 21min
14. Managing Stress and Work-Life Integration
Joy Altimare is the Chief Engagement and Brand Officer at the industry-leader in health and wellness for over 100 years, EHE. With over 16 years of experience in the marketing field, she has become an expert advisor to organizations looking to tackle growth, innovation, and technology challenges. In episode 14, Joy shares her insight on how managers can: better deal with stress and balance work, home and health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2018 • 24min
13. Attitude Is Everything
Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The New York Times best seller The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude - which has just been published a new edition with many new tips to help you find, build and keep a winning attitude. In episode 13, we discuss: why attitude is critical to management and leadership; countering negative attitudes and how to change your attitude by changing what you think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2018 • 25min
12. Using Data to Reduce Hiring Risks
Dr. Tony Alessandra is the author of the best selling book The NEW Art of Managing People and the Chief Visionary Officer of Assessments 24x7 LLC. In episode 12, we discuss how hiring mistakes impact a company in dollars, company morale, productivity, and customer satisfaction; the need for data to check the internal biases that all hiring decision makers have; and tips for making data-driven hiring decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2018 • 26min
11. Building Resilience and Your Personal Brand
Heather Monahan is the CEO of her own company Boss In Heels and author of the book Confidence Creator on how to build confidence. She was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017. In episode 11, we discuss the need for leaders to build their own personal brand, to become more resilient and being female in the C-suite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2018 • 24min
10. How One Tweet Can Destroy Your Career or Business
Jordan Blakesley is a Principal Partner at B Public Relations, a Denver-based public relations firm. She has more than a decade of experience, specializing in PR in the travel/tourism, restaurant/food/wine and luxury real estate industries. In episode 10, we discuss a social media/public relations case study involving two slain Ohio police officers and a restaurant owner who tweeted carelessly about their killings - plus best practices for managers, leadership and business owners on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


