The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

Dr. Donita Brown
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Dr. Donita Brown sits down with business leaders to discuss how to navigate the world of management. Whether you are a seasoned manager or just starting out, this podcast is for you. After more than 20 years of corporate management experience leading teams of 2 to 102, Dr. Donita Brown now serves as a professor of management at Lipscomb University's College of Business in Nashville, TN. She is also an author, speaker, and habit coach.

  1. Love, Mercy, & Compassion - Interview with Rob Massie

    11/19/2025

    Love, Mercy, & Compassion - Interview with Rob Massie

    This episode's interview is with Rob Massie, Vice President of Information Technology at Dollar General. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Looking beyond the technical skills of your employees and putting them in opportunities to grow and succeedNot compromising quality but addressing problems with compassion and from a place of understandingUsing positive, future-based language instead of fear-based languageBeing courageous and speaking out He answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    14 min
  2. Trust & Vulnerability - Interview with Rebecca Whitehead

    11/05/2025

    Trust & Vulnerability - Interview with Rebecca Whitehead

    This episode's interview is with Rebecca Whitehead, owner of Kidokinetics Nashville, Nashville Market Leader for The Gunter Group, and an award-winning author. Rebecca shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Connecting with people as a human first and understanding what drives themAsking for feedback in addition to giving feedbackHelping your team understand the whyBuilding trust and being vulnerableShe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    12 min
  3. Proud to Care - Interview with Sarah Bellenger

    10/22/2025

    Proud to Care - Interview with Sarah Bellenger

    This episode's interview is with Sarah Bellenger, the CEO and Founder of Manage You. She also served for over two decades as an Army nurse and spent three years at the White House providing medical support to the nation’s top leaders. Sarah shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Actively listening and checking in with employees to foster trust and supportNoticing when something is off with one of your employees and responding with care and compassionUsing structure and consistency, such as checklists, to enhance communication and team performanceShe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    16 min
  4. Empathy & Connection - Interview with Jason Elkins

    10/08/2025

    Empathy & Connection - Interview with Jason Elkins

    This episode's interview is with Jason Elkins, a marketing coach, digital media specialist, and founder of 100 Cups Consulting. Jason shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Leading with empathy to build stronger connections with employees and clientsCreating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and cared forAdapting your management style to meet each team member’s unique needsHe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    11 min
  5. Responsiveness & Communication - Interview with Marshall Crawford

    09/24/2025

    Responsiveness & Communication - Interview with Marshall Crawford

    This episode's interview is with Marshall Crawford, President and CEO of The Housing Fund. Marshall shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Providing both employees and clients with the resources and support they need to thriveResponding well in high-pressure situationsMaintaining open and ongoing communicationAdapting your approach to management as you growHe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    15 min
  6. Individualization & Authenticity - Interview with Dr. Allison Duke

    09/10/2025

    Individualization & Authenticity - Interview with Dr. Allison Duke

    This episode's interview is with Dr. Allison Duke, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University. Dr. Duke shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Recognizing and leveraging each person’s unique strengthsHelping employees discover what they love and aligning roles to fit those strengthsBuilding trust through consistent, meaningful one-on-one conversationsLearning from a variety of leadership styles rather than following a single modelStaying authentic and leading in a way that aligns with your own personality and valuesShe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?Learn more about The Management Minute.

    12 min
  7. Problems & Strengths - Interview with Jon Puncochar

    03/19/2025

    Problems & Strengths - Interview with Jon Puncochar

    This episode's interview is with Jon Puncochar, the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Lifepoint Health. Jon shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Taking a holistic approach to problem-solving and defining problems wellHaving alignment with key stakeholders across the organizationLearning from others and the awareness that others are learning from you and the impression you leave on peopleLeaning into your strengths and pointing your team in the direction that uses their strengths bestHe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    15 min
  8. Embracing the Uncomfortable Learning - Interview with Chip Higgins

    03/05/2025

    Embracing the Uncomfortable Learning - Interview with Chip Higgins

    This episode's interview is with Chip Higgins, a best-selling author, speaker, business coach, and mentor with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the banking industry.  He is also the founder of Bizzics, which provides business advisory, consulting, and coaching services. Chip shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Focusing on the big thingsAdding value in all you doRemembering that business is about peopleHe answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?What book has made the biggest impact on you?

    12 min
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Dr. Donita Brown sits down with business leaders to discuss how to navigate the world of management. Whether you are a seasoned manager or just starting out, this podcast is for you. After more than 20 years of corporate management experience leading teams of 2 to 102, Dr. Donita Brown now serves as a professor of management at Lipscomb University's College of Business in Nashville, TN. She is also an author, speaker, and habit coach.

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