The Manage 2 Win Podcast

Will AI assistants replace Executive Assistants in 2026? No, unless you ignore the transition. AI is changing executive support forever. The question isn't whether it's coming, it's whether you're ready. AI should be used as a tool, not a takeover. Monique Helstrom, leadership coach and former Executive Assistant to Simon Sinek, shares how AI tools for Executive Assistants can elevate the role ins...

What does it take to lead with clarity when the world feels louder, faster, and more chaotic than ever? The answer:    Return to truth, rebuild critical thinking, and master self-leadership, because real leadership isn't a title, it's a sacred responsibility practiced daily. John Krotec, U.S. Army veteran, author, speaker, and founder of NeoMasculinity Solutions, joined us for a powerful conversat...

What if your introversion isn't a limitation… but one of the your most powerful leadership strengths? Introverts aren't "less social."   They're just wired differently.   They actually become incredibly influential communicators, relationship builders, and calm, steady leaders people trust they learn to leverage their unique strengths. Greg Weinger, author of The Powerful Introvert , is on a missi...

How do you solve challenges so complex that even your best people feel stuck? The answer: you untangle them, not with guesswork or force, but with a structured, human-centered methodology that brings clarity, alignment, and momentum back into your business. Reuven Shelef, Founder & CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting and creator of the groundbreaking Untangling Complex Challenges® methodology.   With...

What separates the best salespeople from everyone else? It's not luck.   It's structure, persistence, and knowing exactly how to interact, when to connect, and why the small details matter. Glenn Poulos, award-winning author and entrepreneur, built and sold an $80M company, leads high-performing teams, and helps business owners master the art of influence, negotiation, and authentic communication....

What if the secret to unlocking your success isn't working harder… but flipping your "life switch"? Everyone already has the switch inside them.   Most just forget how to turn it on. Entrepreneur, author of Life Switch, and financial advisor, Joel Steele, reveals how to turn your light switch on to live with purpose, passion, and power.   He has guided thousands toward wealth, health, and purpose....

Is growing your business worth losing your marriage, health, and peace of mind? Most entrepreneurs don't realize they're chasing success at the cost of everything that truly matters… until it's almost too late. James Riley, CEO of JNR Networks, shares his powerful journey of redefining what success really means.    From facing a heart attack to rediscovering balance through faith, family, and purp...

Why do most press releases fail, and how can you be in the 3% that actually drive media coverage, ROI, and long-term business growth? PR expert Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, reveals the strategies small businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives can use to gain real media attention, without spending thousands on advertising. For over 26 years, Mickie has empowered small business owners to s...

What does it really take to scale a business from $0 to over $30M while building a strong company culture and embracing AI? It takes integrity.   You have an edge if you grew up in a healthy family and one or more parents gave you good advice…   But you can learn wisdom if you choose your mentors carefully. What fuels growth from there?   Consistent integrity, developing more wisdom, and two key p...

Are your leadership habits unknowingly driven by fear? Are your reactions, team dynamics, or communication patterns really what they seem?   Or are they being shaped by your internal defenses? In this episode, we welcome back organizational psychologist and executive coach Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore how self-deception, fear-based behaviors, and emotional triggers sabotage leadership even when i...

Is your voice secretly sabotaging your leadership? Most leaders focus on  what they say.   Very few understand that how they say it is just as powerful. Jimmy Cannon is a leading public speaking coach, voice specialist, and creator of the Cannon Method.   He joins the show to reveal how your voice is your most overlooked leadership superpower. With a background as a jazz musician and years of coac...

Are remote teams actually more productive? Only when trust, clear communication, and accountability are built into the culture. Chris Dyer, a top leadership speaker, best-selling author, and former CEO of PeopleG2 - an award-winning fully remote company,   dives deep into what makes remote and hybrid teams succeed - or fail. This conversation covers the most common misconceptions about remote work...

Are your conversations helping you grow or silently sabotaging your success? Most of us communicate on autopilot, shaped by emotions, assumptions, and stories we don't even realize we're telling. But what if every conversation, whether with a client, colleague, or loved one, could become a tool for deeper understanding and smarter decisions? Chuck Wisner, author of The Art of Conscious Conversatio...

Are you running on autopilot — or are you actually in control of your life? Most people make 98% of their choices subconsciously, trapped in patterns they didn't choose. This means most live by default, not by design. Jason Yarusi, a performance coach, entrepreneur, and host of the Live 100 podcast, shares the hard truths behind lasting transformation:   How you can break free from stuck patterns...

What's the most costly hiring mistake entrepreneurs keep repeating? Treating people like plug-and-play parts.   Avoid common mistakes hiring teams do and save millions of dollars. In today's business landscape, poor hiring decisions don't just slow you down - they can cost you millions.   Many leaders continue to micromanage, hire based on résumés alone and overlook the importance of culture fit a...

Can you really grow a successful business and be present for your family?   (We hope so!) It is tricky, however, not impossible. Kym is a seven-figure entrepreneur, a mother of four and an advocate for building businesses that empower working parents without compromising performance, shares what it really takes to grow a profitable company without sacrificing your values—or your sanity. From runni...

Can you fail 18 times and still build a million-dollar business? Absolutely — if you treat failure as a training ground, not a dead end. Igor Vainshtein shares his raw insights about what really happens behind the scenes of building, scaling, and sometimes losing businesses. Igor is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of GolfTrak.app and Entrepreneurpoly .   W...

Can creating problems on purpose actually make your team stronger and your company more innovative?   If you want your team to be more resilient and raise its productivity, then consider strategic disruption. Executive coach and strategist Ted Santos shares his game-changing Disruptive Leadership Model, which flips traditional leadership on its head.   Instead of avoiding problems, Ted teaches CEO...

What does it take to turn a simple shirt idea into $75 million in sales, without any background in fashion?   How do you transform a TikTok video into $40,000 in a single month? Justin Baer, the founder of Collars & Co., revolutionized a segment of menswear with a smart, minimal idea - and scaled it to a $75M eCommerce empire in just 36 months.   From landing a deal on Shark Tank to selling over a...

What are the hidden HR risks that could quietly sink your business? Are you hiring for growth or just filling a seat? Here's the truth: One HR misstep can cost you thousands, derail your culture, or even land you in legal hot water.  However, with the right systems and strategy, you can hire smarter, lead stronger, and scale with confidence. Vicky Brown, founder of Indomeneo Enterprises, a top-tie...

Are you living your true purpose - or just surviving your work? What if the key to real success was building a business rooted in faith, values, and peacemaking? Many leaders chase achievement, but lose themselves in the process. Alex Medina, co-founder of Medina McKelvey LLP in Roseville, California, turned career burnout into a mission to lead first with faith, family, and integrity. After walki...

What if the secret to becoming a stronger leader wasn't changing who you are - but finally accepting who you've always been? What if the best thing you can do to help "them," is to first work on yourself? What if you are driven by love instead of fear? How would your routines and mental wiring change? Renowned organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to unpack the power of radical self-accep...

What's the real struggle of scaling your business to 7-8 figures - and how do top performers break through that ceiling? The answer may surprise you:   It's not about working harder - it's about thinking differently.   Perry Marshall breaks down the 80/20 rule like you've never heard before.   Discover the often-ignored truths about time, focus, and sales strategy that separate the few who scale f...

What's the playbook look like for each member of your team?   Could your salespeople be better developed, and then coached to achieve mastery as a sales professional? If we're candid, most of us could do a better job of hiring, developing, and/or retaining our sales people.   But we cannot stop there.   We have to be a student of the game too, not just our people.   EVERYONE on our team has room t...

"Why aren't my sales conversations leading to more deals?"  🤔 Sales Are Relationships, Not Transactions. Many people approach sales as a transaction—but what if the real key to success is building relationships instead? Too often, sales professionals focus on pitching rather than truly listening to what their customers need.   The best salespeople don't just sell; they understand, connect, and se...