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The Modern Manager

Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Leadership
Team Dynamics
Workplace Culture
Emotional Intelligence
Team Collaboration
Psychological Safety
Delegation
Self-Awareness
Team Building
Team Management
Management
Employee Engagement
Project Management
Productivity
Conflict Resolution
Change Management
Organizational Culture
Strategic Thinking
Artificial Intelligence
Influence

Host Mamie Kanfer Stewart shares practical approaches to help you be a great manager. Learn more at: themodernmanager.com/ Solo episodes are like mini-courses, providing actionable tips based on experience and research. Guest episodes are engaging conversations that elicit insights and suggestions for how to apply the ideas. Learn more about effective meeting practices, communication skill... more

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Amy Jacobson
Emotional intelligence and human behavior specialist; author
Amy Jacobson Consulting / amyjacobson.com.au
Episode: 422: Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Just Conversations with Amy Jacobson
Matt Poepsel
Author of Expand the Circle and host of Lead the People podcast
The Predictive Index
Episode: 420: The Hidden Force Pulling Your Team Apart (and How to Reverse It) with Matt Poepsel
Joel A. Davis-Brown
Chief Visionary Officer at Pneumos LLC; author of The Souls of Queer Folk
Pneumos LLC; author
Episode: 418: Insights on Effective Leadership from the LGBTQ+ Community with Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown
Victoria Rennoldson
CEO and founder of Culture Cuppa; multi-award-winning coach and author
Culture Cuppa
Episode: 416: Stop Difficult Conversations From Going Wrong (Before They Even Start)
Howard Teibel
Founder and president of Teibel Education Consulting; expert in leadership, change, and strategy
Teibel Education Consulting
Episode: 414: How to Create Space for Strategic Thinking with Howard Tiebel
Molly Rodau
Executive coach and consultant focused on helping leaders manage complexity
BeCollectively (agency/consulting)
Episode: 412: How Great Managers Create Accountability Without Micromanaging with Molly Rodau
Laura Ashley-Timms
Co-founder of Notion, performance improvement consultancy; co-developer of Star Model and Star Manager program
Notion
Episode: 410: The Simple Coaching Habit That Changes How Teams Think with Laura and Dominic Ashley-Timms
Dominic Ashley-Timms
Co-founder of Notion, performance improvement consultancy; co-developer of Star Model and Star Manager program
Notion
Episode: 410: The Simple Coaching Habit That Changes How Teams Think with Laura and Dominic Ashley-Timms
Vivienne Ming
Dr. Vivienne Ming, theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author
Vivienne Ming (socos.org)
Episode: 408: Why AI Makes Human Thinking More Valuable, Not Less with Dr. Vivienne Ming

Host

Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Host of The Modern Manager

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 381 ratings
  • Great content

    Great content on this show, but the host speaks in a childish voice which is difficult to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ruby Hoode
    Australia3 months ago
  • Natural Host with Great Stories

    Very impressed with how natural Mamie is at guiding a conversation and inviting her guests to tell powerful stories. Great listen with tons of insights from leadership experts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay_Abbasi
    United States5 months ago
  • Real, practical and valuable

    Love listening to these episodes and I find them not only insightful but also directly applicable. Mamie brings a great variety of guests to the show and asks thoughtful questions which make great conversations to listen to. Recommended listening for anyone developing their management style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VictoriaRenn
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great and useful podcast for new managers

    I've only been a manager for a few years and so I'm continuing to learn how to manage people, processes, and substantive matters. As a former litigation attorney who has transitioned to a non-legal role, I'm aware that lawyers tend to be terrible managers! This podcast has helped me tremendously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    987362847
    United States3 years ago
  • The vocal fry ruins it

    I really wanted to like this podcast but the host ruins it. The constant vocal fry and uptalk is awful!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Devlinreed
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-quality with actionable ideas for management and culture.
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The host guides conversations naturally, extracting valuable takeaways from diverse guests.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable leadership insights and frameworks.
Episodes are helpful for both new and experienced managers seeking real-world guidance.

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422: Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Just Conversations with Amy Jacobson
Q: How do you handle follow-up when improvements aren't happening after initial feedback?
Transition to a tell mode with explicit consequences and a concrete timeline, ensuring the employee understands the expectations and the potential outcomes if the goals aren't met.
422: Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Just Conversations with Amy Jacobson
Q: What is the best way to approach the first conversation when addressing under-performance?
The recommended method is Ask, Ask, Tell: ask multiple questions to uncover causes (training, skills, motivation) and then switch to a factual, consequence-aware delivery if change isn't achieved; keep the focus on role expectations and collaborative problem solving.
422: Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Just Conversations with Amy Jacobson
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that instinct of avoidance and the excuses that we make to get out of those conversations?
Amy explains that avoidance is natural due to fear of the unknown in how others will react; the remedy is recognizing this instinct and approaching the conversation with curiosity and a plan rather than letting fear dictate the pace.
416: Stop Difficult Conversations From Going Wrong (Before They Even Start)
Q: Can you walk us through the challenging conversation bridge at a high level?
The bridge starts with checking readiness to discuss, followed by listening and asking open questions, aligning goals, exploring options with an innovation mindset, and ending with a small, testable step rather than committing to a full plan.
408: Why AI Makes Human Thinking More Valuable, Not Less with Dr. Vivienne Ming
Q: So maybe kick us off here with, how do you look at AI and what it's doing to the workplace, and what we should be thinking about and preparing for when it comes to AI with work?
Ming argues that AI will not merely replace humans but will shift value toward guiding, interpreting, and exploring ill-posed problems, with humans and AI complementing each other to tackle unknowns.

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Practical, practitioner-focused leadership discussions aimed at mid-to-senior managers. The show blends solo mini-courses with guest conversations that translate research and real-world experience into actionable management techniques—covering topics like onboarding, conflict, accountability, strategic thinking, and team dynamics. Notable is a steady mix of coaching frameworks, evidence-based approaches, and accessibility for new managers while staying valuable to seasoned leaders. A strengths lie in the variety of guests drawn from culture, leadership coaching, and technology, offering both human-centric and system-wide perspectives on how to lead teams effectively.

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1. Amy Jacobson
2. Matt Poepsel
3. Joel A. Davis-Brown
4. Victoria Rennoldson
5. Howard Teibel
6. Molly Rodau
7. Laura Ashley-Timms
8. Dominic Ashley-Timms

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