The Manage 2 Win Podcast

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The Manage 2 Win Podcast is hosted by author, speaker, and leadership coach David Russell, and features an ongoing series of conversations, stories, and advice on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and company culture, including how to hire, manage, develop, and retain great people.

  1. 22 OCT

    #276 – The Price of Growth: How James Riley Found Purpose Beyond Profit

    Is growing your business worth losing your marriage, health, and peace of mind? Most entrepreneurs don't realize they're chasing success at the cost of everything that truly matters… until it's almost too late. James Riley, CEO of JNR Networks, shares his powerful journey of redefining what success really means.  From facing a heart attack to rediscovering balance through faith, family, and purpose, James reveals how he shifted from burnout to breakthrough, learning that money isn't the answer:   The answer is alignment. Pressure to grow is real, but long-term priorities matter more than short-term profits.  Key takeaways:  ✅ Balance isn't perfection, it's the average of what truly counts ✅ Communication and accountability strengthen both business and relationships ✅ Set a team culture where failure drives learning, not fear  🎙 Featured Guest: James Riley 🔹 Website: https://jnrnet.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnrjamesriley/ Join us as James shares his insights on how to overcome pressure, set clear priorities that help set a foundation for growth, and prove that success and family don't have to compete, they can grow together. #Manage2Win #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #FaithAndWork #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkLifeBalance #DavidRussell #JamesRiley #SuccessStartsAtHome #BusinessLeadership #MarriageAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #AccountabilityCulture #IntentionalLiving

    39 min

  2. 23 SEP

    #275 – Press Releases That Work: How to Gain Media Attention & Clients in 2025 | Mickie Kennedy

    Why do most press releases fail, and how can you be in the 3% that actually drive media coverage, ROI, and long-term business growth? PR expert Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, reveals the strategies small businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives can use to gain real media attention, without spending thousands on advertising. For over 26 years, Mickie has empowered small business owners to stand out in crowded markets with authentic, highly targeted press releases.  He's helped clients generate $132M+ in earned media with campaigns that cost as little as a few hundred dollars. From crafting bold, newsworthy stories to leveraging case studies and email marketing, Mickie shares how to turn visibility into credibility, conversions, and leadership influence. 📌 Key Takeaways from this episode: Why most press releases fail and how to write one that lands. The power of storytelling over numbers (think Shark Tank pitches). Why people buy from people, not companies, and how to build trust. How to use AI as a tool to support your process. Join us and master press releases to grow your business and learn the must-have structure of a successful press release… #Manage2Win #MickieKennedy #PressReleases #PRTips #MediaCoverage #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #EarnedMedia #BusinessLeadership #DavidRussellPodcast

    51 min
  3. #274 – Scaling Smarter: $30M Lessons in AI, Hiring & Company Culture | Ephraim Ebstein

    2 SEP

    #274 – Scaling Smarter: $30M Lessons in AI, Hiring & Company Culture | Ephraim Ebstein

    What does it really take to scale a business from $0 to over $30M while building a strong company culture and embracing AI? It takes integrity.  You have an edge if you grew up in a healthy family and one or more parents gave you good advice…  But you can learn wisdom if you choose your mentors carefully. What fuels growth from there?  Consistent integrity, developing more wisdom, and two key pro sport team disciplines:  Total commitment to a strong company culture, and systems.   Ephraim Ebstein, Founder & CEO of Fit Solutions, turned a startup into a $30M IT and cybersecurity powerhouse by combining strong leadership systems with innovative automation strategies.  Ephraim reveals how AI "employees" now handle over 15,000 customer interactions daily, why hiring for values and drive beats résumés, and how embedding culture into every process makes teams unstoppable.   🔑 Key Takeaways from this Episode: Why company culture is THE fuel for growth. The role of mentorship, and why you don't need a "perfect" mentor. Work ethic and culture match vs. qualifications: What really matters in hiring. How AI tools are reshaping customer service and sales processes. The importance of daily team alignment on mission, vision, and values. Join us as Ephraim shares practical lessons on mentorship, leadership, and how business growth brings freedom, not just financial success. 🎙 Featured Guest: Ephraim Ebstein 🔹 Website:  https://fitsolutions.biz 🔹 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraim-ebstein-5a2a1a10/ 🔹 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kingspear/ #Manage2Win #EphraimEbstein #FitSolutions #BusinessGrowth #MSP #Cybersecurity #AIinBusiness #CompanyCulture #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Automation #Podcast

    1 h y 7 min
  4. #273 – From Fear to Leadership: The Psychology Behind Great Culture | Dr. Laura Gallaher

    26 AGO

    #273 – From Fear to Leadership: The Psychology Behind Great Culture | Dr. Laura Gallaher

    Are your leadership habits unknowingly driven by fear? Are your reactions, team dynamics, or communication patterns really what they seem?  Or are they being shaped by your internal defenses? In this episode, we welcome back organizational psychologist and executive coach Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore how self-deception, fear-based behaviors, and emotional triggers sabotage leadership even when intentions are good.  We go deeper into the psychology behind leadership, culture, and emotional intelligence.   If you're leading people and still feel like something's off, this conversation will hit home. 🧠 Laura breaks down: How to spot fear-driven decisions vs love-based leadership The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Theory (FIRO): significance, competence, and likability Why what irritates you in others may actually be about you The step-by-step process to move from awareness → comprehension → transformation Joins us and learn how this episode will challenge and inspire you to stop leading from fear and start leading from a deeper sense of self-awareness. 🎙 Featured Guest: Dr. Laura Gallaher 🔹 Website: https://www.gallaheredge.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/ 🔹 Assessment: www.Selfacceptancequiz.com 🔹 Quiz: https://www.gallaheredge.com/sa-quiz-lp #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalSafety #LauraGallaher #FearVsLove #CompanyCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #Manage2Win #SelfAcceptance

    48 min
  5. #272 – How to Speak Like a Leader | Jimmy Cannon

    22 JUL

    #272 – How to Speak Like a Leader | Jimmy Cannon

    Is your voice secretly sabotaging your leadership? Most leaders focus on what they say.  Very few understand that how they say it is just as powerful. Jimmy Cannon is a leading public speaking coach, voice specialist, and creator of the Cannon Method.  He joins the show to reveal how your voice is your most overlooked leadership superpower. With a background as a jazz musician and years of coaching executives, Jimmy combines vocal training, presence work, and mindset tools to help professionals communicate with clarity, authority, and empathy. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why vocal tone matters more than words in high-stakes situations 3 techniques to sound more confident in meetings, pitches, and presentations How to fix weak or rushed speech patterns (without changing your personality) Why leadership is like jazz, and how to "speak in rhythm" with any audience How breath control, pacing, and strategic silence can reduce anxiety and increase trust Jimmy has worked with top-tier leaders, from anxious CFOs to powerful CEOs.  His Cannon Method breaks down voice, presence, and confidence into tangible, trainable skills that make a lasting impact.   🎙 Featured Guest: Jimmy Cannon 🔹 Website: https://www.jimmycannon.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmycannon/ Join us as we uncover how your voice can either elevate your leadership presence… or silently betray your confidence. #LeadershipVoice #PublicSpeakingCoach #ExecutivePresence #VoiceTraining #SpeakWithConfidence #JimmyCannon #Manage2Win #LeadershipCommunication #AnxietyFreeSpeaking #LeadWithPresence

    45 min
  6. #271 - Building High-Performance Remote Teams with Chris Dyer

    8 JUL

    #271 - Building High-Performance Remote Teams with Chris Dyer

    Are remote teams actually more productive? Only when trust, clear communication, and accountability are built into the culture. Chris Dyer, a top leadership speaker, best-selling author, and former CEO of PeopleG2 - an award-winning fully remote company,  dives deep into what makes remote and hybrid teams succeed - or fail. This conversation covers the most common misconceptions about remote work, why flexible policies alone don't drive performance, and what leaders must do to keep their teams aligned, motivated, and results-driven in 2025. Explore how to build cultures where people feel ownership of their work, why transparency matters more than ever, and how to develop systems that reinforce responsibility without controlling every move.   🔑 Key Takeaways: ·       The #1 reason most remote teams underperform - and how to fix it ·       How to hold people accountable without micromanaging ·       Why trust is the foundation of every high-performance culture ·       Strategies to build connection and communication in remote environments ·       Common myths about remote work that kill productivity ·       Practical frameworks Chris uses to lead fully distributed teams successfully Join us to learn how to create a culture of ownership, boost productivity, and build trust across any distance. 🎙 Featured Guest: Chris Dyer 🔹 Website: https://chrisdyer.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/ 🎧 Listen to the Podcast Never miss a leadership conversation that could transform your business and mindset. Subscribe and tune in: 🌐 Website: https://www.manage2win.com/podcast 🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/41rIZOQO0BY9BF0LaamZHg?si=becc5924bd9a456f 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-2-win-podcast/id1451236899 ✅ Stay Connected with Manage 2 Win Grow your leadership skills and stay inspired!  Follow us across all platforms for the latest podcast episodes, leadership strategies, and business growth insights. #ChrisDyer #RemoteLeadership #HybridWork #Manage2Win #CompanyCulture #TeamAccountability #LeadershipPodcast #FutureOfWork #ProductiveTeams #WorkplaceCulture

    57 min
  7. #270 – Conscious Communication: The Secret Skill To Anyone's Success with Chuck Wisner

    1 JUL

    #270 – Conscious Communication: The Secret Skill To Anyone's Success with Chuck Wisner

    Are your conversations helping you grow or silently sabotaging your success? Most of us communicate on autopilot, shaped by emotions, assumptions, and stories we don't even realize we're telling. But what if every conversation, whether with a client, colleague, or loved one, could become a tool for deeper understanding and smarter decisions? Chuck Wisner, author of The Art of Conscious Conversations and a leading thinker in communication strategy, executive coaching, and organizational learning, joins us to explore how emotionally intelligent conversations can improve leadership, teamwork, and personal relationships. Here's what you'll learn from this episode: ✅ Why internal narratives often distort the truth and how to identify them ✅ The difference between reacting emotionally and responding consciously ✅ Real stories of leadership breakdowns and how reframing the conversation turned things around ✅ Why better conversations aren't just about communication, but about self-awareness, empathy, and accountability ✅ How to raise your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to build stronger personal and professional relationships Join us to uncover the four universal types of conversations - Storytelling, Collaborative, Creative, and Commitment - and how each one plays a vital role in shaping trust, resolving conflict, and inspiring innovation. 🎙 Featured Guest: Chuck Wisner 🔹 Website: https://www.chuckwisner.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chuckwisner/ 🔹 Book: The Art of Conscious Conversations Episode Topic: Effective Communication Tips Key Takeaways: ✅ How to "slow the spin" when triggered, using simple reflective questions ✅ How to avoid jumping straight to action before building shared understanding ✅ Tools to lead more productive team discussions (especially in high-stakes situations) • Stay Connected with Manage 2 Win Grow your leadership skills and stay inspired! Follow us across all platforms for the latest podcast episodes, leadership strategies, and business growth insights. 🔗 Follow Manage 2 Win on Social Media: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Manage2Win 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MANAGEtoWIN 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manage_2_win/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/CXibu ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Manage2Win #Manage2Win #ChuckWisner #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipPodcast #ConsciousCommunication #BetterConversations #TeamCommunication #SelfAwareness #EQSkills #StorytellingInBusiness #ConflictResolution #DavidRussell #Podcast2025 #EffectiveLeadership #WorkplaceCulture

    53 min
  8. #269 – How to Build a Life You're Proud Of - Break, Build, and Magnify Your Impact | Jason Yarusi

    24 JUN

    #269 – How to Build a Life You're Proud Of - Break, Build, and Magnify Your Impact | Jason Yarusi

    Are you running on autopilot — or are you actually in control of your life? Most people make 98% of their choices subconsciously, trapped in patterns they didn't choose. This means most live by default, not by design. Jason Yarusi, a performance coach, entrepreneur, and host of the Live 100 podcast, shares the hard truths behind lasting transformation:  How you can break free from stuck patterns to build a life aligned with clarity, purpose, and real progress.  After hitting a personal low marked by injury, loss, and aimlessness, Jason developed a simple but powerful transformation framework to help others build clarity and momentum in their lives. This is a roadmap for anyone looking to get unstuck.  Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, or simply feel like you're meant for more — this conversation offers the mindset, tools, and habits to help you lead yourself forward. What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why clarity beats hustle ✔️ The cost of unconscious living ✔️ How to be "uncomfortably brave" in your growth ✔️ Why "no" is a leadership tool ✔️ How past pain can inform — but not define — your purpose ✔️ How to take action before life forces change on you ✅ Stay Connected with Manage 2 Win Grow your leadership skills and stay inspired!  Follow us across all platforms for the latest podcast episodes, leadership strategies, and business growth insights. 🎙 Featured Guest: Jason Yarusi 🔹 Website: https://www.jasonyarusi.com/ 🔹 Website: https://www.yarusiholdings.com/  🔹 Access Jason's free resources → https://jasonyarusi.com 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonyarusi/ Episode Topic: Personal growth Key Takeaways: ·       Recognize broken patterns, take ownership of your choices, and stop outsourcing your identity to circumstances. ·       Master small, repeatable habits — not chasing big, flashy goals. ·       Discover how simple rituals like 4am wake-ups, fitness, meditation, and intentional mornings can reshape your life one day at a time. ·       Expand your impact sustainably, with alignment and direction. © Copyright Notice All content, including video, audio, and images, is the property of Manage 2 Win.  You're welcome to share or embed our content with credit and a link back to our channel. 🙏 Thanks for Supporting Manage 2 Win! We're here to help you lead better, grow faster, and build a purpose-driven business.  Let us know how we can serve you better.

    47 min
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The Manage 2 Win Podcast is hosted by author, speaker, and leadership coach David Russell, and features an ongoing series of conversations, stories, and advice on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and company culture, including how to hire, manage, develop, and retain great people.

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    Manage 2 Win
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2025
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