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A podcast designed to give actionable advice and guidance on real life management problems. Hosted by Matthew Haddock a real life manager and leader of over 25 years.
Want to improve your management skills, understand what modern theory of leadership is and more importantly how to apply this in your business career? Want to learn how these skills could improve your leadership?Then this is the podcast for you. Each week you will listen to ideas from Manager Matt, business leaders, entrepreneurs and like minded managers. Matthew applies a positive mind set mixed with a statistical logical approach to delivering results and develop people to their best.Come with him to learn, grow and expand your understanding and knowledge.
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This weeks show I look at when a leader needs to make a change to your team for the best. How does a leader do the change which will add value but my not suit everyone. What benefit will you get and whats the pitfall you may fall into. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Its great when you get selected for the promotion at work, the idea that you have been spotted as talent really makes your day. But its not always a yes straight away, you need to ask a couple of questions to make sure you are on the right path to be succesful. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
This week I look at the way that people are becoming more integrated into the machines at work. Is there a move to make all equipment linked so much to the machine that you cant see the difference ? Are the human the weakest link in teh chain or are they the real benifit to your work? Hope you enjoy and please share Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the Manager Matt Podcast show. I hope you are well and getting results with your teams. This week I want to examine when managers show be direct with their teams and what the benefits of this approach are. I also look at when its not a good idea to be to direct at work. Hope you enjoy Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
This week I explore what leaders need to do to make sure you succeed in 2026. The world is always changing and leaders need to be prepared to change and adapt. There is also a number of things that will always be part of been a good leader. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of Manager Matt, we break down a skill that separates good employees from future leaders — learning how to give your boss what they actually need. If your boss is under pressure, so are you. But when they win, you win. Matt explores how to understand the challenges your manager faces, align your department to the bigger business picture, communicate your value clearly, and present data in a way that drives decisions. He also dives into staying authentic without becoming a clon...
Confidence doesn’t appear on your CV — but it will determine how far you go. In this episode of Manager Matt, we explore why confidence is the armour every leader needs. From battling imposter syndrome and silencing self-doubt to stepping forward when opportunity knocks, Matt breaks down why mindset often matters more than qualifications. You can be the most educated person in the room — degrees, experience, technical brilliance — but without confidence, you risk being overlooked. Leadership ...
You need to make quick and accurate decisions at work and Seize the day On this weeks show I look at the top pointers for a leader who wants to seize the day, make quick but inclusive decisions, and drive short-term performance without damaging long-term growth: Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
If you lead the team, you own the outcome. That doesn’t mean you caused the problem — but it does mean you’re responsible for fixing it. Strong leaders say: “This is on me, and here’s what we’re doing about it.” In this episode I look at what leaders need to do to make sure they lead their teams and make sure the lessons are learned quickly and efficiently to avoid it happening again. While making sure yiu keep your cutsomers, your boss on side and your job. Please send any feedback or ...
We all know that a culture which is good will drive performance in the right way. It will make quality and service better, it will keep the best people and it will make sure the place is an enjoyable place to be. But how do you as a leader make sure the culture is right? How do you become part of the solution not the problem? Well have a liten to my thoughts on how leaders make a strong culture. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
We all say customers are the lifeblood of the business—but do we really understand what they want? In this episode of Manager Matt, we challenge the old saying “the customer is always right” and get back to basics. Customers don’t want miracles or perfection. They want an easy life: no drama, no surprises, clear communication, and confidence that delivery will happen on time and in full. We talk about why communication beats perfection, how trust is built when things go wrong, and why y...
This weeks show we look at how the power of a good No as a leader will bring you success. The No is not about been difficult its about been honest and give the customers what they want in the long run Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
This weeks show looks at how you should lead your business when it comes to getting results. Getting back to the 3 B Back to Basics. Back to Standard Back to Best. Good leadership is about been consistent and delivering results Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Happy New year, Todays episode looks at the top 5 leaders resolutions you should be thinking about to help kick start your year. I examine how you need to focus on patterns not problems, how you need to have the conversation you have been putting off and how to be consistant not intense in 2026. So before you hit quit day have alisten to the show and start your managment year off the right way. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Top 5 Manager Matt Episodes of 2025 As we wrap up 2025, this special episode of the Manager Matt Podcast takes a step back to reflect on the conversations that resonated most with managers this year — the episodes that sparked messages, shares, and real “I used this with my team on Monday” moments. Hosted by Matthew Haddock, this episode ranks the top five Manager Matt episodes of 2025, highlighting the ideas, tools, and leadership lessons that made the biggest impact across the year. From cu...
A quick cast to look back at 2025 and say a big thank you for all my listener. Also a thank you for sharing the cast with others who can hopefully learn and grow as leaders Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Cross-department tension. Competing priorities. “Us vs them” thinking. If you’re a manager who needs results without burning bridges, this episode is for you. In this practical, no-nonsense episode of the Manager Matt Podcast, Matt breaks down five powerful questions that help you build trust, influence peers, and turn strained inter-department relationships into genuine partnerships. Instead of pushing harder or escalating issues, these questions shift the dynamic from “I need something from...
Top Ways a Stoic Mindset Supports Effective Management & Leadership — The Positives and the Pitfalls In this episode, we dive deep into how a stoic mindset can transform modern leadership — helping managers stay calm, make better decisions, and inspire trust. But we also explore the lesser-known pitfalls: where stoicism, taken too far, can create barriers, reduce empathy, or slow progress. We break down the top 10 ways stoicism influences leadership, looking at both sides of the coin: 1. ...
Its sounds a little strange to say you need to sell your ideas, if your the leader you tell them to do it and it happens right? Wrong you need to get people to buy in and understand your ideas especially if they are not your direct reports. This episode explore how to best sell your ideas to get the team on board. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Its always hard to get the balance right when you start a new role, you dont want to be to laid back and your dont want to change the world over night. In this weeks cast I look at the top 10 priorities in anew role, how you can make an impact without blowing your credibility. It tackles the hard questions about been visible and adding value in the first 90 days Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
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