Should you be a leader with 100% optimism or should you always be looking for things to go wrong?This week I explore the ideas of leading with optimism and how you need to find balance in your work and your teams.I look at how you should know y

How do leaders set direction and standards.

12 days ago 13m 18s

This week I explore the second area in the 5 big leadership principles.Setting direction and standards is a bed rock of what a good leader does. If you communicate the vision it helps all know heir part in delivering results. Leadership with ou

Should Leaders Focus on Purpose?

20 days ago 12m 28s

When I look at managing people I speak about the ideas of big 5. 1 to 1, Feedback, Coaching, empowerment and delegation. but what about leadership, is there a different set of go to tolls they should use?Have a listen to my thoughts on how to s

Why Do People Hate Work?

28 days ago 13m 32s

This week I speak about my thoughts about why people hate work so much. We spend 8 to 10 hours a day in work, or traveling to and from work, so why not enjoy it?60 Percent of people are disengaged at work and 16% openly hate work so its no surp

How Does a Leader Set Culture

Apr 26th, 2024 12m 6s

In this weeks episode I examine the ideas of how culture is set in a business. I look at what a leader should do to make sure the culture is right and the business uses culture to improve and deliver results.As ever please send your feedback to

Effective Communications at Work Part 2

Apr 18th, 2024 16m 53s

This weeks episode is the second in the mini series about effective communication at work. I look into the barriers of communication and what you can do to help improve your communication.As ever communication is a two way system, so please sen

Effective Communications at Work Part 1

Apr 11th, 2024 14m 20s

This week I explore the subject of how to communicate effectively at work. Whats the best way to understand your communication, whats the communication loop and whats the a barriers. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on communication in the wor

Second Interview Presentation TIPS

Apr 4th, 2024 17m 15s

There maybe a time in your career that you might be asked to give a presentation as part of the interview process.The key to making sure you deliver is around making sure you do the following well.Prepare, Plan and Practice.Have a listen to my

Ego Boss, how to deal with them

Mar 26th, 2024 13m 12s

We have all got an egos in some form or another, but when it comes to the boss the ego clash can become overwhelming. How do you deal with a boss with an ego which is out of control?Have a listen to my thoughts on the subject. Please send any f

Whats Killing Your Teams?

Mar 22nd, 2024 14m 57s

In todays world of business, teams are the life blood of success. So why is there so many teams been slowly killed by their businesses ?This week I look at whats killing your teams and what can you do to avoid it as a leader.Whats the main area

Friday thought, Is Sorry the Hardest Word To Say?

Mar 15th, 2024 6m 37s

This weeks cast is a quick Friday thought about the way we use the word sorry at work. It looks at how much it says about your leadership when you use the word and when you dont.Is it really that hard to say sorry ? Or is it just our egos getti

How to Handle Conflict at Work.

Mar 8th, 2024 13m 30s

In our lives and in our work we will encounter conflict. Its normal for people to disagree, but its also your role as a manager to get involved when conflict is a problem.In this cast I walk you through a 5 step approach to handling conflict th

Starting a New Role the Right Way

Feb 28th, 2024 15m 16s

We will all in our working life's have to start a new role. The first few days and weeks can be stressful and can make or break your future steps in the new organisation. In this episode I look at how you start off on the right foot and get the

How to solve problems as a leader.

Feb 20th, 2024 12m 16s

Leader are tasked to solve problems in teh business. It why you get hired in teh first place. But you need to know how to do this to really hit the mark.Have a listen to my thoughts.Send your feedback to [email protected] send a

Good Habits as a manager

Feb 13th, 2024 10m 39s

We all have habits in our days and weeks, some good some bad. What we need to do as managers is train our selfs to have the habits which will add value to our business and to our careers.Have a listen to my thoughts on the subjest.As always sen

Take Ownership as the Leader.

Feb 8th, 2024 8m 52s

Big leaders know that leadership is about taking ownership. Not trying to avoid it, not passing the buck, owning it. From the top to the bottom strong confident leaders take ownership and make sure everyone know they have it. Small leaders hide

How to Coach Your Teams

Jan 30th, 2024 13m 32s

This week I examine the way we can coach your team to get the best results. You as a leader will need to act like a coach more and more in modern business.Look at the best way to structure your approach to coach your team.Make sure you send the

The Joys Of Delegation

Jan 23rd, 2024 11m 13s

This week the show looks at how to delegate to your difects to get the best results.It looks at how you can make sure your are delegating the right work for the right reasons.It also looks at where the responsibilities should sit.The audio is t

How to Become a Better Leader

Jan 18th, 2024 10m 1s

Leadership is about the art of empowering others to meet their full potential, it’s not about standing in the way and making it about you. It’s about shining the light on others This show looks at what it is to be a great leader. Using my idea

Feedback Revisited

Jan 16th, 2024 11m 29s

Enjoy another look at Feedback as part of the big 5.Its one of the bed rocks of been an efficient manager.This episode is also available on my YouTube channel so please look for more content.Any feedback please send it to managermattpodcast@gma

One to one, Interview with HR expert Sarah Case MS

Jan 10th, 2024 19m 46s

My first ever guest on the show, Sarah is a HR proffsional who speacilised in leadering and development. Sarah is also a Life and Leadership coach.We talk through how good conversations build trust, which makes sure your team members feel invol

Revisit to One to ones

Jan 10th, 2024 12m 1s

Another chance to listen to my thoughts on one to ones. The audio is taken from my new YouTube channel so please have a look there for more content.Any feedback, send it to [email protected] send any feedback or questions to ma

Friday Thought Remove The Stress.

Jan 5th, 2024 6m 12s

The Friday thought is back, time to have a short thought about how to look at improtant and urgent work. Is it time to stand back and really look at whats important and urgent.Have a listen and send me your [email protected]

Management and Leadership Plan for the year.

Jan 4th, 2024 13m 22s

This week I expand on the new shows due in 2024 and look at how you can be part of the community.I look at the big 5 for managers and leaders.send me your feedback to [email protected] send any feedback or questions to managerm

2024 The New Era Of Manager Matt.

Jan 1st, 2024 9m 10s

Hi welcome to a new year and the new era of manager matt. I want you learn and develop with you. I want to offer a chance to join me as part of a manager matt community. listen to the show than e mail me at [email protected] jo