Manager Matt Podcast Show

Matthew Haddock Expert in Management and Leadership
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A podcast designed to give actionable advice and guidance on real life management problems. Hosted by Matthew Haddock a real life manager and leader of over 25 years.Want to improve your management skills, understand what modern theory of leadership is and more importantly how to apply this in your business career? Want to learn how these skills could improve your leadership?Then this is the podcast for you. Each week you will listen to ideas from Manager Matt, business leaders, entrepreneurs and like minded managers. Matthew applies a positive mind set mixed with a statistical logical approach to delivering results and develop people to their best.Come with him to learn, grow and expand your understanding and knowledge.Get in touch and start your journey of knowledge and motivation.managermattpodcast@gmail.com

  1. JAN 21

    The Power Of Saying No to get Great Results

    This weeks show we look at how the power of a good No as a leader will bring you success. The No is not about been difficult its about been honest and give the customers what they want in the long run  Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    12 min

  2. JAN 15

    Back to Basics, Back to Standard, Back to Best

    This weeks show looks at how you should lead your business when it comes to getting results.  Getting back to the 3 B Back to Basics. Back to Standard Back to Best. Good leadership is about been consistent and delivering results  Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    16 min

  3. JAN 9

    Top 5 New Years Leaders Resolutions.

    Happy New year, Todays episode looks at the top 5 leaders resolutions you should be thinking about to help kick start your year. I examine how you need to focus on patterns not problems, how you need to have the conversation you have been putting off and how to be consistant not intense in 2026. So before you hit quit day have alisten to the show and start your managment year off the right way. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    15 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    2025 Review of the Year

    Top 5 Manager Matt Episodes of 2025 As we wrap up 2025, this special episode of the Manager Matt Podcast takes a step back to reflect on the conversations that resonated most with managers this year — the episodes that sparked messages, shares, and real “I used this with my team on Monday” moments. Hosted by Matthew Haddock, this episode ranks the top five Manager Matt episodes of 2025, highlighting the ideas, tools, and leadership lessons that made the biggest impact across the year. From cutting through management fads and trends, to hard-earned lessons from senior leadership, embedding procedures that actually stick, leading people through redundancy with humanity, and making training deliver real value — these episodes reflect what the podcast is all about: practical, human, real-world leadership. Featured Episodes Top 5 Management Fads of the Past Decade (and What’s Next for 2025) A strategic look at what truly adds value in leadership — and what doesn’t.What I’ve Learned as a Senior Manager: The Do’s, Don’ts & the Hard Truths Candid lessons from experience that resonate with both aspiring and established leaders.How to Make Real Procedures Stick For Good Practical frameworks to help managers move from intention to consistency.When Pizza’s Not Enough to Motivate Through Redundancy A human-centred approach to leading teams through difficult change.How to Stop Training Becoming a Waste of Time Why training fails — and how to make it stick in the real world.The episode also gives a nod to honourable mentions that delivered strong niche value throughout the year, including leadership under pressure, empathy-driven management, and lean improvement in practice. If you’re looking for a clear snapshot of the ideas that mattered most to managers in 2025 — and why they worked — this episode brings it all together. 🎙️ Manager Matt Podcast — making leadership practical, human, and real. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    10 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Merry Christmas from Manager Matt

    A quick cast to look back at 2025 and say a big thank you for all my listener. Also a thank you for sharing the cast with others who can hopefully learn and grow as leaders Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    7 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    The Best Questions to Get Your Peers Working With You

    Cross-department tension. Competing priorities. “Us vs them” thinking. If you’re a manager who needs results without burning bridges, this episode is for you. In this practical, no-nonsense episode of the Manager Matt Podcast, Matt breaks down five powerful questions that help you build trust, influence peers, and turn strained inter-department relationships into genuine partnerships. Instead of pushing harder or escalating issues, these questions shift the dynamic from “I need something from you” to “How do we win together?” You’ll learn: Why most peer conflict isn’t personal — it’s structuralHow the right questions instantly lower defensivenessWhat to say to uncover hidden pressures and prioritiesHow to surface friction points without blameThe one leadership question that builds trust faster than any process or meetingEach question is explained with real-world examples, simple psychology, and language you can use immediately in your next conversation. If you want to:  ✔ Break down silos  ✔ Get support without forcing it  ✔ Be seen as a collaborative, credible leader  ✔ Build influence across departments This episode gives you tools you can use today. Because great leadership isn’t about authority — it’s about alignment. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    15 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Top Ways a Stoic Mindset Supports Effective Management & Leadership

    Top Ways a Stoic Mindset Supports Effective Management & Leadership — The Positives and the Pitfalls In this episode, we dive deep into how a stoic mindset can transform modern leadership — helping managers stay calm, make better decisions, and inspire trust. But we also explore the lesser-known pitfalls: where stoicism, taken too far, can create barriers, reduce empathy, or slow progress. We break down the top 10 ways stoicism influences leadership, looking at both sides of the coin: 1. Emotional Control Under Pressure How staying calm boosts confidence and clarity — and how appearing too detached can damage connection. 2. Focusing on What You Can Control Why directing energy toward the controllable improves results — but can also lead to passive acceptance if misapplied. 3. Consistency and Reliability The power of predictability in fast-moving environments — and the risk of slipping into rigidity. 4. Improved Decision-Making How stoic analysis cuts through noise — and why over-thinking can signal a lack of urgency. 5. Resilience to Setbacks Using adversity as fuel for growth — while avoiding the trap of seeming emotionally unaffected. 6. Strong Personal Accountability How owning your actions creates integrity — but may tip into burnout if leaders take on too much. 7. Values-Driven Leadership Why wisdom, courage, fairness, and humility build strong cultures — and why rigid moral ideals can slow collaboration. 8. Better Conflict Management Staying objective to de-escalate tension — without drifting into emotional neutrality that feels dismissive. 9. Reduced Stress and Burnout Stoic acceptance helps leaders stay centred — yet can stop them from asking for help when needed. 10. Long-Term Thinking Strategic clarity for the future — balanced against the need for quick wins that energise teams. In Summary A stoic mindset can be a powerful foundation for leadership — promoting calmness, clarity, resilience, and rational decision-making. But like any approach, it has a shadow side. Effective leaders blend stoicism with empathy, communication, and adaptability to build strong, human-centred teams. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    20 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    How to Sell Your Ideas as a Leader

    Its sounds a little strange to say you need to sell your ideas, if your the leader you tell them to do it and it happens right? Wrong you need to get people to buy in and understand your ideas especially if they are not your direct reports. This episode explore how to best sell your ideas to get the team on board. Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com

    19 min
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A podcast designed to give actionable advice and guidance on real life management problems. Hosted by Matthew Haddock a real life manager and leader of over 25 years.Want to improve your management skills, understand what modern theory of leadership is and more importantly how to apply this in your business career? Want to learn how these skills could improve your leadership?Then this is the podcast for you. Each week you will listen to ideas from Manager Matt, business leaders, entrepreneurs and like minded managers. Matthew applies a positive mind set mixed with a statistical logical approach to delivering results and develop people to their best.Come with him to learn, grow and expand your understanding and knowledge.Get in touch and start your journey of knowledge and motivation.managermattpodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Matthew Haddock Expert in Management and Leadership
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
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