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Manage Self, Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Managers

Nina Sunday
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Innovation
Sales
Workplace Culture
Creativity
Difficult Conversations
Marketing
Psychological Safety
Communication Dynamics
Customer Experience
Bucket Lists
Speed Reading
Personal Branding
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Prompt Engineering
C-Suite Network
Neuroplasticity

Manage Self, Lead Others is the leadership podcast for people who want to lead with impact — not ego. Smart, grounded, and always relevant, this is your space to reflect, reframe, and rise. Hosted by Nina Sunday CSP and Hall of Fame speaker, each episode features real conversations with leadership thinkers, industry leaders and workplace experts who share practical ideas and bold insights to help ... more

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Recent Guests

Rowdy McLean
Leadership expert, author of Leadability and Play a Bigger Game
Author and Speaker
Episode: REPUBLISHED 56: LEADABILITY — ROWDY MCLEAN
Randy Gage
Speaker, mentor, and author focused on prosperity and leadership
Randy Gage
Episode: 183 AI: Don't Get Replaced — Randy Gage
Tom Fox
World compliance expert; founder of Compliance Podcast Network
Compliance Podcast Network / Texas Hill Country Podcast Network
Episode: 182 Compliance: Speak Up Culture — Tom Fox
Leslie Grandy
Author, speaker, and CEO advisor who helps organizations spark creativity and stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
Episode: 180 Creative Velocity — Leslie Grandy
Jim Gitney
Founder and CEO of Group 50 Consulting, author of 'The Business Hierarchy of Needs'
Group 50 Consulting
Episode: 179 AI Is No Longer Optional — Jim Gitney
John Baldoni
Author of 16 books, including 'Grace Under Pressure', Hall of Fame speaker, and leadership expert
Episode: 178 Candor Takes Courage — John Baldoni
Frances Pratt
Author of More Sales, Less Marketing, on a mission to demystify the sales process and improve sales outcomes
Metisan
Episode: 177 More Sales, Less Marketing — Frances Pratt
Michelle Pascoe
Customer journey expert with 31 years of experience in improving client experiences
Michelle Pascoe Consultancy
Episode: 176 Mystery Shopping: CX Secrets — Michelle Pascoe
Andrew Bryant
Mr. Self Leadership, author, and speaker on leadership and self-development
selfleadership.com
Episode: REPUBLISHED Ep 137 Constructive Conversations — Andrew Bryant

Host

Nina Sunday
Host of Manage Self, Lead Others; CSP; focuses on leadership, emotional intelligence, and practical management strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Nina Sunday's deep insight is that workplace culture hides within plain sight.

    There is a wealth of organisational learning available on Nina’s podcast. Always focused on empowering your team’s culture through practical, actionable, and feasible changes, often just needing a change in our perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    satisfix
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Provoking and intelligent conversations with Nina

    Nina has clearly dedicated her podcasts to getting the heart of the matter with all of her guests and their subjects. Her expertise shines as she ask questions that are clearly in the crevices of the conversation. This allows for the guest and the listener to travel in a discovery of the topic which is how adults learn best. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynell@lynellsplace
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Nina is such an articulate & considered host. So many nuggets of gold.

    Thank you Nina. ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane | Finesse
    Australia3 years ago
  • Appreciated

    Nina is an articulate interviewer. I really appreciate her speaking skills

    Thanks Nina !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ant sav
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fascinating conversations

    Nina not only chooses great guests but ensures deep, thought-provoking content that stimulates rich discussion.

    Always a great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    543Me
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Had a fantastic time speaking with Nina - such a depth of understanding and a curious mindset - ensured a free flowing conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott108
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    As a new graduate student I find this podcast very informative and interesting listen with a diverse range of guest speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamsyn K
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great for any people managers

    A wide variety of expert guests each week, who all have interesting perspectives on different topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katfoth
    Australia5 years ago
  • The Call to Hero Leadership

    Interesting experts who go deep on root cause of good and bad team culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenny Cartwright
    Australia5 years ago
  • Diverse, interesting speakers with insightful interviewer

    Enjoying the diverse range of speakers On this podcast and how the interviewer draws out key ideas succinctly and in a natural conversational way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auzziejen
    Australia5 years ago
  • Insightful topics, expert guests

    Each episode is a new and insightful topic that is so relevant to the changes and trends of the time. The guests are diverse and qualified, and Nina is an expert interviewer who asks meaningful questions to deliver interesting and valuable responses. There is something to learn for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KelWise
    Australia5 years ago
  • A behind the scenes look at leading ppl

    Love hearing these fascinating topics. I learn so much from each short, sharp episode. Being a recent graduate and in my first career role, it gives me a well-rounded perspective on the world of work, especially now amid COVID.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pip Savaris
    Australia6 years ago
  • CEO, On Purpose Transformation

    Nina Sunday is a masterful story teller, facilitator and interviewer. In these fabulous podcasts she brings forward all of these skills to make the interviews entertaining, engaging and insightful. In much needed discussions she highlights, with her guests, many of the key skills that leaders and their teams need to not just survive but to Thrive through Covid19 and beyond. I highly recommend these podcasts to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michele Gennoe
    Australia6 years ago
  • Assertive Skills Expert

    Short pithy podcasts. Good themes. Nina asks considered questions that encourage the flow of the conversation. And she adds her snippets of expertise like 'salt & pepper' to bring out the flavour / ideas / the gems. Five stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yvonne Collier
    Australia6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners cite deep, practical leadership insights and a thoughtful interview style.
The host asks meaningful questions that pull out actionable strategies from guests.
Episodes are concise, with high-quality guests and useful frameworks for managers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#175
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#200
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#243
India/Business/Management

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPUBLISHED 56: LEADABILITY — ROWDY MCLEAN
Q: What's a practical approach to managing change in organizations?
Plan changes across multiple levels with quiet, ongoing communication, engage leaders at each level, involve those affected early, and accept that you won't get it perfect on the first pass.
REPUBLISHED 56: LEADABILITY — ROWDY MCLEAN
Q: Top mistakes that people managers make when they're leading people, and how to fix that?
The guest discusses ego-driven leadership, micromanagement, and assuming everyone is motivated the same way, then emphasizes giving ownership, asking for input, and using a structured approach to feedback and direction to align outcomes with people's strengths.
182 Compliance: Speak Up Culture — Tom Fox
Q: How can leaders foster a culture where people feel safe speaking up?
Leaders should pair listening with speaking up, ensure there are no retaliations, and create clear pathways for concerns to be fairly evaluated and acted upon, turning speaking up into a positive driver of performance and trust.
182 Compliance: Speak Up Culture — Tom Fox
Q: What is it about compliance that most leaders misunderstand?
Many leaders see compliance as a checkbox rather than a strategic capability that protects value; when done right, it clarifies rules, reduces risk, and actually enables faster, more efficient, and more profitable operations.
180 Creative Velocity — Leslie Grandy
Q: How can embracing constraints help with creativity?
Embracing constraints encourages people to think inventively by finding alternative uses for resources and leveraging existing processes rather than seeing limitations as barriers.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show that centers on emotional intelligence, practical management, and human-centered leadership. Across episodes, the conversations cover how to lead with humility, build trust, and develop others, often through clear frameworks, real-world stories, and actionable tactics for managers at any level. Guests tend to be authors, consultants, and practitioners who blend leadership theory with concrete techniques in areas like feedback, psychological safety, AI-enabled work, customer experience, and organizational culture. A standout facet is the emphasis on how leaders can be more self-aware and empathetic while driving performance, making it a useful listen for those seeking impact without ego and teams that thrive.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Rowdy McLean
2. Randy Gage
3. Tom Fox
4. Leslie Grandy
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7. Frances Pratt
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