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Manager Matt Consultancy

280 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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.

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Episodes

Monittoring rsults and having a process

July 08, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB

As part of my big 5 / 6 of leadership  The big 5 / 6for leaders  Set the purpose, the why  Set the direction and standards Setting goals with a plan. Involve the people  Monitor the results, use process  Hold people to account /Celebrating results  Dealing with problems, you are accountable Todays episode focuses on Monitoring results and using a process. It looks at KPI and how not to over complicate them. Enjoy Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Q and A session, Attitude, New job and Morning Meetings

July 04, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

This week I answers questions from the listeners rangng from, how to deal with a team member with a bad attitude, to how to start a new job and deliver results and how to improve your morning meetings. Please send any more questions to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

What to do about Attention Seeking Bosses

June 17, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MB

This weeks show looks at how to deal with the attention seeking boss. What can you do to help avoid becoming frustrated by them and what can you do to help improve your work while achieving the companies needs. it also asks the question, what if I just cant do it, whats my options. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Friday Thought, Go and talk at their Desk (Working From Home)

June 14, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MB

This weeks Friday thought looks at the idea of getting back into the office and interacting with your colleagues. Whats stopping us getting up and speaking to people at their desks. How much is hybrid working killing our teams creativity. Or is this the way we need to adapt to in our new world.  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Accountability Who's Is it?

May 30, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MB

This week I speak about the idea of been accountable as a leader. The idea that everything you do and everything you are in charge of is your accountability. Your team need to know that you are there for them, you are the true leader to make sure they get the best tools to hit their targets. To many people hide behind everone and let them take the fall.   Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Leading With Optimism

May 22, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MB

Should you be a leader with 100% optimism or should you always be looking for things to go wrong? This week I explore the ideas of leading with optimism and how you need to find balance in your work and your teams. I look at how you should know your team and look for the strength in everyone. I also explore when you have too many team players with one trait or the other.  As ever please send feedback to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodca...

How do leaders set direction and standards.

May 17, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MB

This week I explore the second area in the 5 big leadership principles. Setting direction and standards is a bed rock of what a good leader does. If you communicate the vision it helps all know heir part in delivering results.  Leadership with out direction can only lead to failure and disappoint.  Dont forget to sent your feedback, please sent it to  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Should Leaders Focus on Purpose?

May 09, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

When I look at managing people I speak about the ideas of big 5. 1 to 1, Feedback, Coaching, empowerment and delegation. but what about leadership, is there a different set of go to tolls they should use? Have a listen to my thoughts on how to set purpose at all levels within the business. How you as a leader should bring it to life. all feedback welcome. [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Why Do People Hate Work?

May 01, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

This week I speak about my thoughts about why people hate work so much. We spend 8 to 10 hours a day in work, or traveling to and from work, so why not enjoy it? 60 Percent of people are disengaged at work and 16% openly hate work so its no surprise managers struggle to motivate their teams. Listen to my thoughts on what you can do to help find a fore filling role. Feedback as ever to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How Does a Leader Set Culture

April 26, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MB

In this weeks episode I examine the ideas of how culture is set in a business. I look at what a leader should do to make sure the culture is right and the business uses culture to improve and deliver results. As ever please send your feedback to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Effective Communications at Work Part 2

April 18, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

This weeks episode is the second in the mini series about effective communication at work. I look into the barriers of communication and what you can do to help improve your communication. As ever communication is a two way system, so please send me your feedback to  [email protected]   Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Effective Communications at Work Part 1

April 11, 2024 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

This week I explore the subject of how to communicate effectively at work. Whats the best way to understand your communication, whats the communication loop and whats the a barriers. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on communication in the work place. enjoy  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Second Interview Presentation TIPS

April 04, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

There maybe a time in your career that you might be asked to give a presentation as part of the interview process. The key to making sure you deliver is around making sure you do the following well. Prepare, Plan and Practice. Have a listen to my thoughts on how to deliver it as well as you can and hopefully get the role. Please send any feedback to  [email protected]  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Ego Boss, how to deal with them

March 26, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

We have all got an egos in some form or another, but when it comes to the boss the ego clash can become overwhelming.  How do you deal with a boss with an ego which is out of control? Have a listen to my thoughts on the subject.   Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Whats Killing Your Teams?

March 22, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In todays world of business, teams are the life blood of success. So why is there so many teams been slowly killed by their businesses ? This week I look at whats killing your teams and what can you do to avoid it as a leader. Whats the main areas that kill the teams? Listen and enjoy Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Friday thought, Is Sorry the Hardest Word To Say?

March 15, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.58 MB

This weeks cast is a quick Friday thought about the way we use the word sorry at work. It looks at how much it says about your leadership when you use the word and when you dont. Is it really that hard to say sorry ? Or is it just our egos getting in teh way. As every feedback is welcome. [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to Handle Conflict at Work.

March 08, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

In our lives and in our work we will encounter conflict. Its normal for people to disagree, but its also your role as a manager to get involved when conflict is a problem. In this cast I walk you through a 5 step approach to handling conflict the right way. You should never be happy to let conflict go when it negatively effects work and people.  As always please send any feedback on teh shpow to [email protected] Enjoy Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@...

Starting a New Role the Right Way

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

We will all in our working life's have to start a new role. The first few days and weeks can be stressful and can make or break your future steps in the new organisation.  In this episode I look at how you start off on the right foot and get the best results in the long run. As ever please send your feedback to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to solve problems as a leader.

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

Leader are tasked to solve problems in teh business. It why you get hired in teh first place. But you need to know how to do this to really hit the mark. Have a listen to my thoughts. Send your feedback to  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Good Habits as a manager

February 13, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

We all have habits in our days and weeks, some good some bad. What we need to do as managers is train our selfs to have the habits which will add value to our business and to our careers. Have a listen to my thoughts on the subjest. As always send your feedback to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Take Ownership as the Leader.

February 08, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MB

Big leaders know that leadership is about taking ownership. Not trying to avoid it, not passing the buck, owning it. From the top to the bottom strong confident leaders take ownership and make sure everyone know they have it. Small leaders hide and run away from owning the issue, only wanting to come out when things are going well.  There’s also the sharks who you think take ownership and been the leader you want, only to find them biting your legs off.  In this cast I look at ownership an...

How to Coach Your Teams

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MB

This week I examine the way we can coach your team to get the best results.  You as a leader will need to act like a coach more and more in modern business. Look at the best way to structure your approach to coach your team. Make sure you send the feedback to.  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

The Joys Of Delegation

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MB

This week the show looks at how to delegate to your difects to get the best results. It looks at how you can make sure your are delegating the right work for the right reasons. It also looks at where the responsibilities should sit. The audio is taking from my youtube channel, find more content there. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to Become a Better Leader

January 18, 2024 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MB

Leadership is about the art of empowering others to meet their full potential, it’s not about standing in the way and making it about you. It’s about shining the light on others  This show looks at  what it is to be a great leader. Using my ideas on how you can impriove your leadership and get results. There is no one size fit all in leadership so have a listen and give me your thoughts. [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Feedback Revisited

January 16, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MB

Enjoy another look at Feedback as part of the big 5. Its one of the bed rocks of been an efficient manager. This episode is also available on my YouTube channel so please look for more content. Any feedback please send it to  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

One to one, Interview with HR expert Sarah Case MS

January 10, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

My first ever guest on the show, Sarah is a HR proffsional who speacilised in leadering and development. Sarah is also a Life and Leadership coach. We talk through how good conversations build trust, which makes sure your team members feel involved and listen too. We also look at the best way to get people involved in the process. Any feedback let me know. [email protected]  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Revisit to One to ones

January 10, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

Another chance to listen to my thoughts on one to ones. The audio is taken from my new YouTube channel so please have a look there for more content. Any feedback, send it to  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Friday Thought Remove The Stress.

January 05, 2024 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MB

The Friday thought is back, time to have a short thought about how to look at improtant and urgent work. Is it time to stand back and really look at whats important and urgent. Have a listen and send me your thoughts [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Management and Leadership Plan for the year.

January 04, 2024 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MB

This week I expand on the new shows due in 2024 and look at how you can be part of the community. I look at the big 5 for managers and leaders. send me your feedback to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

2024 The New Era Of Manager Matt.

January 01, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

Hi welcome to a new year and the new era of manager matt. I want you learn and develop with you. I want to offer a chance to join me as part of a manager matt community.    listen to the show than e mail me at  [email protected] About joining the community of manager matt Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

The End of the Year Show Show

December 31, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MB

A short episode to review the year thats just gone and the shows that have made the top five. Please keep listening and sharing,  Thank you so much. Feedback welcome. [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to Rebuild Trust at Work

December 07, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

We all know sometime we have issues of trust. This can be with your team, boss or Peer. But how do you rebuilt that trust? and do you really want to build trust or is it time to go? Have a listen to my ideas on trust. Any feedback send it to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Receiving Difficult Feedback

November 30, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

This week I answer another listeners questions about the way to deal with difficult feedback as a manager. I look at how to take steps to make feedback your friend and how to improve your work, while taking onboard feedback  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

The Psychological Impact Of Leading

November 23, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MB

This week I talk about the stress which leaders can come under and how to have some methods to coupe with this in your working life. Any feedback or questions please send it to  [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

The Highs and Lows of Leadership

November 21, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

This week I answer a question from a listener who is struggling with the  highs and lows of leading. I examine this and give some tips on how to improve the lows and build on the highs. Please send me more questions to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

What to Do when things go Wrong as a Manager.

November 16, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

This weeks show looks at what to do when things go wrong as a manager. It looks at the types of errors and how to handle them in a calm and controlled way as a manager. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

200 Episode, Episode

November 14, 2023 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MB

Yes I have now hit 200 episodes, thank you so much for listening to the show and hopefully enjoying it as nuch as I have. Please send me your ideas for future shows to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to Be More Resilient.

November 09, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

This week I want to look at how pressure at work needs to be met with a good amount of resilience. How we can build resilience by imrpving areas of our work and life. How we are never perfect and should always learn from our mistakes. How we should look out for the people wearing teh masks and live to our true values.  If you enjoy the show please drop me aline to [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Dealing With Tough Questions as a Manager

November 03, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

This week I explore the tough questions you will get asked a leader.  I look at what you need to do to answer them as fair and honestly as you can, understanding its not always that easy. Please send feedback to [email protected]  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Having The Tough Conversation

October 27, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

In our role as leaders we will have to have tough conversation with our teams. So hows the best way to do this ? Whats the preparation you need and whats the best why to get the results you need through others.  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to grow a High Performance Team

October 19, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

This week I look at what you need to grow and develop a high performing team. I look at the elements which you need to get right to get the best out of your people.  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How do Leaders Support Mental Health At Work?

October 16, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

This week I look at the ideas of how leadership plays a big part in the mental health of your teams. It looks at how you should design your working environment to get the best out your teams and how to support their mental health. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Grow your Development SEED

October 11, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

This week I want to look at the idea of growing your career using the SEED model. By looking at your strengths, Experiences, exposure and Drive. How you can look and work on your development without it been overbearing. Enjoy   Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Team work is Dream work

October 04, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

This week I look at how you as a manager and leader can Build, Manage and Support your team, to get the best results. From hiring to setting goals, it all add up to make good team players.  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Are you Born a Leader ?

September 28, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

This weeks show looks at the idea of been born a leader or leading to be a leader. Is it genetics or is it all about your education in leadership skills. Are you the lucky chosen one or do you just have to put in the time and practice.  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Improving team communication and engagement

September 20, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

This week I look at how we can improve our communication and engagement to our teams.  By listening and asking effective questions,  Enjoy  Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Moving People To Act

September 14, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

This weeks show looks at how to  improve the way you move people to act at work. A key skills is to get your teams delivering results using your skills as a people leader Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Delegation Skills

September 06, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

This week I look at how to get the best out of delegation at work. How to use the what and why of delegation to drive results and engage your team. The 5 best ways to deliver long lasting empowering delegation. Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

Presenting with Confidence

August 29, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This week I drive deeper into the ideas of presenting with power and confidence. I examine the ideas of death by power point and the 6 areas which will improve your presentation skills. Have a listen and send me your feedback. To [email protected] Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]

How to Deliver a Message, Do's and Dont's

August 17, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

This week I examine how to deliver a message to different audiences. I look at how you can tailor your approach to get the message over.   Please send any feedback or questions to [email protected]