Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership Podcast

Your number one responsibility as a leader is to futureproof yourself, your people, and your business. But where do you begin? Who do you coach? Who do you manage? And who do you let go? In this episode, we break down the characteristics of A-players, B-players, and C-players - also known as the top performers, the core contributors, and the underperformers in your organization - and we’ll share s...

What are the key leadership traits and beliefs that set top leaders apart? What are the traits and beliefs that make them leaders rather than just managers? Once we identify these qualities, we can use them as a blueprint for our own development. In this episode, we’ll explore the traits and beliefs of four distinct types of leaders - and uncover which type you should aim to be. Our host, executiv...

All of the leaders at top companies, like Amazon and Coca-Cola, use strategic planning and market development tools to fuel growth and scale their businesses. Powerful tools like Ansoff Matrix and SPAR. In this episode, we'll show you how to use these tools demonstrating how to apply them with real-world business case studies. Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will g...

Being a leadership coach is a critical part of effective leadership. Coaching is a critical developmental tool that demands a place in every leader’s toolbox. But where do you start when it comes to sitting down and coaching a member of your team? The CIGAR model is your go-to tool. In this episode, we break down the top coaching model used by leading leadership and executive coaches. Our host, ex...

Leadership involves many activities, but 4 are essential for supporting your team and maximizing their potential: coaching, managing, training, and mentoring. But what do these really look like in action? In this episode, we dive into how these four key activities contribute to the ultimate goal of leadership - futureproofing yourself, your people, and your business. Our host, executive coach and...

"Why can't we grow more quickly?" It's a question we hear often, and the answer lies in building high performing teams. To accelerate growth, your team needs more A-players... and fewer B- and C-players. Only then can you unlock the full potential of your organization and achieve sustained success. In this episode, we'll guide you in assessing your current team performance and creating a plan for...

Leaders: task focus vs people focus? Reactive vs proactive? We all recognize that great leaders are people-focused and proactive. But here’s the key question: are you actually spending most of your time in that way? As a leader, you should be tracking exactly how you’re using your time and, most critically, ensure you’re dedicating more time to strategic, futureproofing activities (leading) rather...

What does high management skill and low leadership skill look like? Micromanaging: Controlling tasks without inspiring growth. What does high leadership skill and low management skill look like? Visionary: Inspiring change without the structure to support it. Can one skill alone drive business transformation? No. Transformative growth needs a balance of leadership and management to achieve lasting...

What's the difference between a LEADER and a manager? It's a question we hear often, and in today's episode, we'll unpack those key differences. Key differences like: managers focus on scheduling, monitoring, and delegating actions; leaders, on the other hand, set the vision, inspire, and delegate results. We'll also explore the core behaviors and mindsets that define effective leadership, giving...

Every leader has heard the advice 'you should work ON the business, not IN the business.' But actually putting that into action? That's the true leadership challenge. It starts with understanding the differences between leadership and management. (And it really starts with watching this episode). In the episode, we’ll explore essential leadership tips, traits, and tools, including the...

Hosted by executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, our podcast is designed to give you real value and RoI for your time. We make sure you leave each and every episode with practical tools and insights that you can apply to common leadership challenges right away. All to smooooth out the curves and flatten the bumps on your way to become an exceptional leader - the kind of leader your...