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Unpacking leadership truths from the Manthei Group Leader Guide

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 31: Success by 60

    In this episode the hosts unpack the "Success by 60" chapter from the Manthei Group Leader's Guide Version 2. They argue onboarding is a leadership responsibility and outline a practical plan: Welcome new hires well, deliver designed training in the first two weeks, and define objective 30- and 60-day milestones with regular feedback. Listeners get concrete tips — use templates, schedule 30/60-day check-ins, clarify expectations, and look inward when onboarding fails — plus a leadership challenge to define what success looks like at 60 days.

    26 min

  2. Jun 1

    Episode 30: Drama Triangles & Accidental Alliances

    This episode explains the drama triangle—victim, rescuer, persecutor—how it forms in teams and families, and why indirect communication and accidental alliances deepen dysfunction. Hosts discuss practical leadership responses: step out of the triangle through ownership, coaching, and discernment; use Matthew 18-based conversations; avoid passive alliances; and apply humility, initiative, endurance, and clear accountability to restore team health.

    28 min

  3. May 18

    Episode 29: Questions & Stories

    This episode explores why the most effective leaders lead with thoughtful questions and meaningful stories rather than directives. Questions invite participation, uncover assumptions, and build ownership; stories create emotional connection and transmit culture in memorable ways. Practical takeaways include replacing instant answers with curiosity (try asking "What do you think is the next right step?"), using silence to allow reflection, and consistently sharing real stories that reinforce values and grow others' capacity.

    30 min

  4. May 4

    Episode 28: Intro to Version 2, Our Journey, One on One 101 & Coaching Continuum

    In this episode the Manthei Group leaders introduce Version 2 of the Leader’s Guide (now with a gold cover), explain the book’s six sections, and highlight key updates. They walk through three main chapter changes—Our Journey (gas/purpose graphics), One-on-Ones (recurring, relational check-ins), and The Coaching Continuum (green-to-red coaching spectrum)—and share practical conversation starters and resources for leaders to use with their teams.

    33 min

  5. Apr 20

    Episode 27: What Is Trust?

    In this episode of the Manthei Group Leaders Podcast, Abe and Walter discuss the updated Leader’s Guide and dive into the article “What Is Trust?” Drawing on Stephen M.R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust, they explain trust as a measurable leadership asset made up of four pillars: integrity, intent, capabilities, and results. The hosts share real-world examples and practical takeaways, urging leaders to evaluate which trust pillar needs work in themselves and their teams, and to take concrete steps to build credibility and stronger relationships.

    31 min

  6. Apr 6

    Episode 26: Efficient Communication vs. Effective Communication & What Do You Celebrate

    In this episode Abe and Walter welcome back Ben Manthei to discuss two leadership essentials: choosing effective over merely efficient communication (know your audience, pick up the phone, prefer live interaction for sensitive matters) and the power of intentional celebration to reinforce values. Ben shares real stories — from apology phone calls to using challenge coins and tangible tokens — that show how leaders build trust, prevent burnout, and make abstract values stick. Key takeaways include practicing discernment, investing time with your team, celebrating wins intentionally, and making intangible values tangible through rhythms and meaningful gestures.

    32 min

  7. Mar 23

    Episode 25: The Urgent + The Important

    This episode explores the Urgent vs. Important framework popularized by Stephen Covey, emphasizing the power of Quadrant 2 work—strategic planning, team development, and relationship building—for long-term leadership success. Hosts and guest Mark Manthei share practical tactics (blocking focused time, frontline visits, pausing distractions) and real-life stories to help leaders reduce urgency-driven firefighting and invest in what truly matters.

    34 min

  8. Mar 9

    Episode 24: Necessary Endings & New Skills + Focus of a Leader

    In this episode Manthei Group leaders discuss Dr. Henry Cloud’s Necessary Endings and practical leadership steps to “prune” projects, processes, and roles that block growth. They cover three types of pruning, four diagnostic questions to evaluate performance, and the difference between hope (observable change) and wishful thinking. The conversation also explores Michael Watkins’ leadership shifts — moving from tactician to strategist, problem solver to agenda setter, warrior to diplomat, and specialist to generalist — emphasizing discernment, delegation, collaboration, and accountability to develop teams and avoid delaying necessary endings.

    29 min
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    2025 - 2026
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