Manager Matt Podcast Show
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.
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Episodes
328 episodes
What Really is Culture in your Business?
Successful company's are built with great cultures. But what is culture? how do you make sure your culture is right and how can you as a leader build a great culture?What are the sure sighs that culture is not right and what behaviours m...
Where Has Accountability Gone?
In this weeks show I examine the ideas of accountability as a leader, and look at where the accountability has gone. Why are people not stepping up and saying the words everyone wants to here "I am accountable its my fault"Why you need t...
Friday Thought, What Leadership Shadow Do You Cast?
A quick Friday thought about how you as a leader cast a shadow in everything you do. The way you work, the choice you make, the interactions you have, all make a difference.Think about how your shadow can make effect the team ...
When is it Time to Change your Team?
This weeks show I look at when a leader needs to make a change to your team for the best. How does a leader do the change which will add value but my not suit everyone. What benefit will you get and whats the pitfall you may fall in...
Promotions at work the Good and the Bad
Its great when you get selected for the promotion at work, the idea that you have been spotted as talent really makes your day.But its not always a yes straight away, you need to ask a couple of questions to make sure you are on the righ...
Humans should we treat them as Machines?
This week I look at the way that people are becoming more integrated into the machines at work. Is there a move to make all equipment linked so much to the machine that you cant see the difference ?Are the human the weakest link in teh c...
When Should You Be More Direct as a Leader?
Welcome to the Manager Matt Podcast show. I hope you are well and getting results with your teams. This week I want to examine when managers show be direct with their teams and what the benefits of this approach are. I also look at when its not...
What Do Leaders Need to Do in 2026
This week I explore what leaders need to do to make sure you succeed in 2026.The world is always changing and leaders need to be prepared to change and adapt. There is also a number of things that will always be part of been ...
How to Give Your Boss What they Need
In this episode of Manager Matt, we break down a skill that separates good employees from future leaders — learning how to give your boss what they actually need.If your boss is under pressure, so are you. But when they win, you...
How Confidence is your Armour in Leadership
Confidence doesn’t appear on your CV — but it will determine how far you go.In this episode of Manager Matt, we explore why confidence is the armour every leader needs. From battling imposter syndrome and silencing self-doubt to...
Seize the Day — Without Sacrificing Tomorrow
You need to make quick and accurate decisions at work and Seize the dayOn this weeks show I look at the top pointers for a leader who wants to seize the day, make quick but inclusive decisions, and drive short-term performance without...
How to Handle Team Failure as a Leader
If you lead the team, you own the outcome.That doesn’t mean you caused the problem — but it does mean you’re responsible for fixing it.Strong leaders say:“This is on me, and here’s what we’re doing about it....
How Good Culture Strengths Your Workplace
We all know that a culture which is good will drive performance in the right way. It will make quality and service better, it will keep the best people and it will make sure the place is an enjoyable place to be. But how do you as a leader make...
The Customer is Always Right, Right?
We all say customers are the lifeblood of the business—but do we really understand what they want? In this episode of Manager Matt, we challenge the old saying “the customer is always right” and get back to basics.Custo...
The Power Of Saying No to get Great Results
This weeks show we look at how the power of a good No as a leader will bring you success. The No is not about been difficult its about been honest and give the customers what they want in the long run
Back to Basics, Back to Standard, Back to Best
This weeks show looks at how you should lead your business when it comes to getting results. Getting back to the 3 BBack to Basics.Back to StandardBack to Best.Good leadership is about been consistent and...
Top 5 New Years Leaders Resolutions.
Happy New year, Todays episode looks at the top 5 leaders resolutions you should be thinking about to help kick start your year.I examine how you need to focus on patterns not problems, how you need to have the conversation you have been...
2025 Review of the Year
Top 5 Manager Matt Episodes of 2025As we wrap up 2025, this special episode of the Manager Matt Podcast takes a step back to reflect on the conversations that resonated most with managers this year — the episodes that spark...
Merry Christmas from Manager Matt
A quick cast to look back at 2025 and say a big thank you for all my listener. Also a thank you for sharing the cast with others who can hopefully learn and grow as leaders
The Best Questions to Get Your Peers Working With You
Cross-department tension. Competing priorities. “Us vs them” thinking.If you’re a manager who needs results without burning bridges, this episode is for you.In this practical, no-nonsense episode of the Manager Matt Pod...
Top Ways a Stoic Mindset Supports Effective Management & Leadership
Top Ways a Stoic Mindset Supports Effective Management & Leadership — The Positives and the PitfallsIn this episode, we dive deep into how a stoic mindset can transform modern leadership — helping managers stay calm, make bett...
How to Sell Your Ideas as a Leader
Its sounds a little strange to say you need to sell your ideas, if your the leader you tell them to do it and it happens right? Wrong you need to get people to buy in and understand your ideas especially if they are not your direct reports. Thi...
Top 10 Priorities of your First 90 Days in a New Role.
Its always hard to get the balance right when you start a new role, you dont want to be to laid back and your dont want to change the world over night. In this weeks cast I look at the top 10 priorities in anew role, how you can make an impact ...
5 Worst Management Behaviours
There are some things that get under the skin of your directs, they make you a poor leader and a bad manager. They are also behaviours which will not deliver results and will lead to poor performance. But all is not lost, have a listen to this ...