Manager Memo podcast

Len Samborowski, MBA Associate Professor, Nichols College
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A biweekly podcast focused on the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating functions of management. Interviews with leading business practitioners provide tantalizing tips, wizardly wisdom and energized encouragement to our listeners.

  1. 20 HR AGO

    Coach Tony: The Power of Focus

    Tony Holland is a life-coach, keynote speaker, CEO of Global Premier Benefits, and a managing partner at Integrity Marketing Group. Most recently, he was accepted as a minority owner of the Baltimore Orioles. As you'll hear, Tony's journey is fascinating but it was never easy. His story is one of grit and resilience, focus and faith. Along the way we discuss – Hard Knocks in Brunswick, MD (2:30), the Catalyst of Adversity (4:30), the Discipline of Zorro (7:00), Sports (10:30), John Hopkins to Wall Street to Living in a Van (13:30), Sales as an Art Form (17:30), the Boomerang Effect (26:00), find your Crusade (34:30) and Tony's Memo – Stay Focused (37:30). Access Tony's talents @  Global Premier Benefits or Integrity Holistic Solutions This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

    47 min
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    20 HR AGO ·  BONUS

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  3. 17 APR

    The Synchronicity of Servant Leadership

    In this episode I talk with a former student and servant leadership advocate João Felipe e Silva. We explore his professional evolution from a disillusioned corporate lawyer in Brazil to an Agile Project Management expert. Joao shares profound insights on the tension between rigid corporate structures and the human element of leadership, emphasizing the importance of integrity, purpose, and living for others. "Do your best, not compromising, at all times. Whether someone sees the results is irrelevant, because you know the results." — Joao Silva Along the way we discuss: From a Family of Lawyers (5:00), Changing Paths (10:00), Finding Purpose (25:00), Part of the Brazilian 1% (26: 30), People Centric (31:00), Wobbly Chairs (33:30), and Joao's Memo (38:30). We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    41 min

  4. 2 APR

    The Stability of a Kitchen Table: On Trauma and the Power of a Hug

    The Stability of a Kitchen Table: On Trauma and the Power of a Hug In this episode of Manager Memo, we chat with Matt Stafford, the founder of Vincent James Mentoring. Matt shares a deeply personal journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood, substance abuse, and illiteracy to build a community outreach program focused on providing stability and "the embrace of family" to those in need. "The moment you speak to me or any of my staff... you are family. And we'll give you what we have to help you in any way shape or form." — Matt Stafford Along the way we discuss adoption and the impact of losing a father and surviving family tragedy (1:30), definition of family (3:00), servant leadership and emotional availability (3:45), learning to read and write at age 28 (6:30), 7 deaths in 6 years (7:45), emotional vulnerability in men (11:30), "Earl" and the clean house (15:15), and a five-year vision for the Vincent James Mentoring (18:30). Matt is "old school" and encourages anyone in need of help—or those looking to partner with the organization—to reach out directly @ Phone: 262-720-8961 ·       Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin area ·       Online: Reach out @ Vincent James Mentoring website. We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    21 min

  5. 30 MAR

    Deja Vu or Vuja De? Encountering the unknown for the 1st Time

    Amos Balongo is a keynote speaker and communication coach who empowers senior leaders to master their verbal skills.  In this conversation, he explains how managers can break through their own leadership "lids" to foster an environment where teams thrive. Along the way we discuss $500 and a suitcase (2:15), the importance of stories (6:45), situational leadership (14:30), don't disappoint the leader (18:000, Inside vs. Outside Communication (22:45), Camp Ohana – giving hope (29:45), and exposure to Aviation opportunities (33:45) . Looking to motivate, inspire and transform? Reach out to Amos @ Amos Balongo.org Learn more about Balongo's charity @ Camp Ohana. Listen to Africa's First @ Ukulele Orchestra. We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    38 min

  6. 17 MAR

    Sales Tax Lady

    What happens when a bartender discovers a knack for numbers and becomes a leading "Sales Tax Lady"? In this episode, we sit down with Holly Hoffman, the founder of SalesTaxLady.com, to discuss the high stakes of sales tax and the strategic power of accurate data. Holly shares her journey from a bar in Central Wisconsin to state tax auditing—explaining why sales tax isn't just a yearly chore, but a daily necessity for business health. Holly Hoffman is an independent sales tax consultant with over 20 years of accounting experience. Formerly an auditor for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, she now specializes in helping businesses navigate complex state regulations. She currently serves as the Committee Chair for the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs Taxation Committee. Along the way we discuss Bartender to Auditor (3:15), Accounting Opportunities (4:00), Sales Tax (7:45), Fraud Alerts (16:00), Accurate Data (20:30), and filling the Sales Tax Education Gap (26:30). Looking to audit-proof your business? Reach out to Holly @ SalesTaxLady.com We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    28 min

  7. 15 MAR

    Psalmlog: FaithTech, Grief, and the Bad Spoon

    What happens when a Hollywood filmmaker turns into a corporate strategist and then a "FaithTech" pioneer? In this episode, we sit down with Preston Zeller, the founder of PsalmLog, to discuss the intersection of faith, technology, and intentional spiritual growth. Preston shares the deeply personal story behind his app—born from the loss of his brother—and explains why he believes AI isn't a threat to the church, but a tool for deeper community. Preston Zeller is a corporate strategist and the founder of Zellerhaus and PsalmLog. He is also the creator of the award-winning documentary, The Art of Grieving, which chronicles his year-long journey of painting every day to process the death of his brother. Faith Guided (2:15), Romans 8:28 (5:30), FaithTech (9:15), Measuring Spiritual Growth (11:00), Biblical Clarity (20:00), Jesus and AI (22:45), Revelation (29:30), a Bad Spoon (31:00), and the Art of Grieving (33:15).  Reach out to Preston @ Zellerhaus   Looking to track your spiritual growth? Access @ Psalmlog.com We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo: @LukeLeaders1248. Visit: www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Featured tracks: "Lowriders" and "Beautiful Rainy Day."

    36 min

  8. 5 MAR

    The Fractionator - Systems. Structure. Scale

    Forrest K. Derr is a Fractional System integrator who helps founders fire themselves out of a job.    Along the way we discuss Billiards at Univ of Delaware (2:30), A Lot of Little Knobs (5:00), Tracking the Moving Parts (8:30), EOS (11:15), Core Values (15:00), Start with a Plan (21:15) and the Fixers and Founders podcast (23:00). Interested in a Fractional COO, reach Forrest @ Derr Consulting This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

    25 min
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A biweekly podcast focused on the planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating functions of management. Interviews with leading business practitioners provide tantalizing tips, wizardly wisdom and energized encouragement to our listeners.

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  • Creator
    Len Samborowski, MBA Associate Professor, Nichols College
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Manager Memo podcast

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