49 episodes

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.

The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown Dr. Donita Brown

    • Business
    • 4.7 • 13 Ratings

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.

    Developing Your Guiding Principles - Interview with Brian Raybourne

    Developing Your Guiding Principles - Interview with Brian Raybourne

    This episode's interview is with Brian Raybourne, the Senior Director of Strategic Growth at AngelEye Health.

    Brian shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
    Doing the right thing even when no one is watchingKeeping the main thing the main thingStepping outside of your comfort zoneUnderstanding that the role of leaders is to help others achieve great thingsHe 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
    Trusting Your Team - Interview with Jennifer Sellers

    Trusting Your Team - Interview with Jennifer Sellers

    This episode's interview is with Jennifer Sellers, VP, Global Commercial Banking Commercial Associate II at Bank of America.

    She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
    Understanding how your management style affects the people you lead on a personal levelLeading with confidence, competence, and humilityTrusting the people you put into place to do their partShe 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
    Proximity, Humility, & Adaptability - Interview with David Shipman

    Proximity, Humility, & Adaptability - Interview with David Shipman

    This episode's interview is with David Shipman, the Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. 

    David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:
    Not skipping the hard stuffManaging in close proximity, not at a distanceBeing about the 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?

    • 15 min
    Making Things Better Than You Found Them - Interview with Julieann Brazeal

    Making Things Better Than You Found Them - Interview with Julieann Brazeal

    This episode's interview is with Julieann Brazeal, Global Financial Services Operations Lead at Accenture.

    She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
    Inspiring, engaging, and equipping your peopleUnderstanding your people’s strengths and putting them in the right places to use themGiving your people measurable goalsStewardship and taking micro-actions every day that make things better than they were beforeShe 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?

    • 13 min
    The Power of People & Community - Interview with Ace Timmermeier

    The Power of People & Community - Interview with Ace Timmermeier

    This episode's interview is with Ace Timmermeier, Director of Tourism for the City of Springfield.

    She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:
    Connecting what you do to the overarching missionHelping ensure your people understand their "why" and the motivation behind what they doInvesting in your people and understanding their valueShe 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
    Learning from Others - Interview with Jeff Forehand

    Learning from Others - Interview with Jeff Forehand

    This episode's interview is with Jeff Forehand, the Head Baseball Coach at Lipscomb University.

    Coach Forehand discusses his experiences in college baseball and the importance of listening to and learning from others.

    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?

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Skipship ,

Five Stars of Positivity

Donita Brown’s interview’s were a delightful Journey back to visit numerous highly respected, successful, motivated people, recounting the things that made them &
keep who they are ! As a retired Operations/Engineering Superintendent with Consumers Energy Corporation , it was enjoyable sharing
the success memories we all have have in common !!

Andrew in Nashville ,

Refreshing & Real

Donita has a knack for picking the brains of level-5 leaders who manage to get results without the bluster and arrogance of the celebrity leader-types so often profiled. Keep them coming !

GarrettDDickerson.com ,

Bite-sized Business Expertise

Dr. Brown, has a unique ability to navigate conversations packed with excellent expertise in a dynamic yet unique style. She provides a perfect blend of encouragement and tactical insight in every episode. Add it to your regular playlist.

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