The Love Monday Podcast

Ryan Houmand
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This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com

  1. 1d ago

    139. The 9 Dimensions That Actually Define a Great Manager

    Send us Fan Mail What actually makes a manager effective? In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I break down the 9 core dimensions that define great management—based on real-world experience, employee engagement data, and what actually drives team performance. Most companies either don’t measure managers at all… or they measure the wrong things. The result? Inconsistent leadership, disengaged teams, and missed performance. Building on the idea of a “QB Rating” for managers and the evolution into the Love Monday Manager System™, this episode introduces the framework behind how great managers are evaluated and developed. You’ll learn: The 9 dimensions that separate average managers from great onesWhy most managers aren’t failing across the board—but in just a few key areasHow identifying specific gaps can unlock performance, engagement, and retentionIf you lead managers—or are one—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and give you a clearer picture of what actually matters. Because great management isn’t random. It’s measurable. And it’s developable. #Leadership #ManagerDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #PerformanceManagement #LoveMonday Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    10 min

  2. May 19

    138. From Scorecard to System: The Missing Piece in Measuring Manager Performance

    Send us Fan Mail What if measuring manager performance isn’t enough? In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I build on last week’s concept of a “QB Rating” for managers—a simple, objective way to evaluate how effectively a manager is leading their team. But after pressure-testing the idea with a leader experienced in 360 feedback systems, something became clear: A score alone doesn’t develop managers. And feedback without a score lacks clarity and comparability. So what’s the answer? In this episode, I introduce the next evolution of the Love Monday Manager System™—a shift from measuring managers to actually developing them through a combination of:  Clear performance scoring  Dimension-based diagnosis  Actionable coaching guidance If you’re a CEO, CHRO, or leader responsible for manager effectiveness, this episode will challenge how you think about manager evaluation, employee engagement, and leadership development. Because the real question isn’t:  “How do we measure managers?” It’s:  “How do we make them better?” #ManagerDevelopment #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #LoveMonday Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    12 min

  3. May 11

    137. What If We Could Measure Managers Like We Do Quarterbacks?

    Send us Fan Mail What if managers were evaluated like quarterbacks? In this episode of the Love Monday Podcast, I introduce the concept behind the Love Monday Manager QB Rating™ — a new way to think about leadership, employee engagement, and manager effectiveness. We’ve got stats for athletes, KPIs for businesses, and performance reviews for employees… but almost no meaningful way to evaluate a manager’s ability to actually lead people. That’s a problem. Because managers impact nearly everything: Employee engagementRetentionBurnoutProductivityCustomer experienceTeam cultureDrawing from years of leadership coaching, Gallup research, and real-world management experience, I break down why traditional leadership evaluation misses the mark and why it’s time to raise the standard for managers everywhere. If managers are responsible for engagement, shouldn’t we start measuring leadership more intentionally? This episode is the introduction to a bigger conversation about blind spots, coaching, advocacy, accountability, and what it really means to move a team down the field. #Leadership #Management #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagerTraining #LoveMonday #CompanyCulture #Gallup #Coaching #LeadershipPodcast Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    13 min

  4. May 4

    136. A Service-Profit Chain Case Study

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love Monday Podcast, Ryan explores a powerful Service-Profit Chain case study through Epic Systems and founder Judy Faulkner. Learn how strong internal culture, employee experience, and long-term leadership thinking can create customer loyalty, operational excellence, and lasting business success. If you care about employee engagement, leadership strategy, customer satisfaction, or building a great company culture, this episode breaks down why Epic Systems is another example of getting the fundamentals right—and why people-first organizations often win big. Link to Freakonomics Radio Epic Systems Episode Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    21 min

  5. Apr 27

    135. Employees: Do They Know? Do They Care?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love Monday Podcast, Ryan breaks down one of the simplest and most powerful frameworks in performance management: Do they know, or do they care? When employee productivity issues, quality problems, or missed expectations show up, great managers must diagnose before they react. Learn how to use the Coaching Cycle™ to uncover whether the issue is lack of training, unclear expectations, disengagement, low motivation, or poor role fit. If you lead people, manage teams, or want stronger employee accountability, this episode gives you a practical coaching tool to improve performance and engagement fast. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    22 min

  6. Apr 20

    134. Don't Be An Emotional Hostage

    Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck people-pleasing at work or in relationships? In this episode of Love Monday, we unpack how weak boundaries, conflict avoidance, and over-functioning can turn you into a hostage to other people’s moods, demands, and dysfunction. We explore why people pleasing feels noble—but often creates resentment, burnout, and loss of self-respect. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, stop absorbing everyone else’s chaos, and reclaim your time, energy, and peace. If you’re ready to stop managing everyone else and start leading your own life, this episode is for you. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    15 min

  7. Apr 13

    133. Using the Love Monday Tools to Be a Great Manager

    Send us Fan Mail You’ve got the tools—now how do you actually use them together? In Part 2 of this Love Monday series, I go beyond individual frameworks and show how Development Ranking, the 5 Talents of Great Managers, Gainers & Drainers, and Career Drivers work as a system. Because great managers don’t use tools in isolation—they connect the dots. I break down how to integrate these tools to spot patterns, diagnose performance and engagement issues, and take the right action at the right time. This is where management stops being reactive—and starts becoming intentional, proactive, and effective. DM me if you want the Love Monday Tools. I'll need your email address.  Ryan@lovemondaylikefriday.com Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    11 min

  8. Apr 8

    132. Tools and Indicators to Get Managers Out of Their Chairs to Go Find Out What's Going On

    Send us Fan Mail Most managers wait too long to act—and their teams feel it. In this episode of Love Monday, I break down real-world management tools like Development Ranking, the 5 Talents of Great Managers, Gainers & Drainers, and Career Drivers—and more importantly, the signals they give you. Because these tools aren’t just for tracking—they’re your early warning system. If you know what to look for, you’ll know exactly when to get out of your chair, have the conversation, and lead. This is about turning data into action, improving employee engagement, and becoming the kind of manager people don’t quit. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    22 min
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This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com

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  • Creator
    Ryan Houmand
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Love Monday Podcast
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