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“There are incredibly valuable insights offered in these podcasts and other material (book, etc.).
I do wish “y’all” would be restricted to one or two utterances an episode (you are speaking to me, not a wide audience), as well as less affirmations to each other (um hum, yes, etc.) - I feel like...”Read full review »
tommytwista via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/04/23
“This podcast has was an incredibly valuable resource when I first took on managerial responsibilities. The deep experience of Mark & Mike came through in their guidance and stories. I used my learnings as the foundation for my approach to management and I would recommend the back catalog to...”Read full review »
jdma3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/23
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“I used to love this podcast for the actionable content, thoughtful structure and forward-looking insight. Those days are, regrettably, long gone. The new hosts are arrogant, condescending. They fill the first 90% of the episode with rude or irrelevant fluff before getting to solid content. That...”Read full review »
KatherineChrisman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
“I understand fluffing up the podcast. I don’t mind it in itself. But you can tell from the tone and cadence how fake it is. I point this out because I believe the messages in there are great! But I have difficulty listening to it and it certainly makes me wonder if a paid membership means needing...”Read full review »
iosonosenzatitolo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“I’m a busy person and listen to podcasts to generate ideas for leading my team, growing my career, and gaining advice on topics where I have gaps.
What I like: There are nuggets of great advice and information in this podcast. The hosts seem to have real world experience and that translates...”Read full review »
CO_crafter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“The topics are interesting, but I just had to stop listening. They sound like robots. Not pleasing to listen to.”
Ml31985 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
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“Listened to the Performance Review episode where they warned against conflating the performance review with feedback. Well… real life managers do that and maybe they’re not good ones but that’s reality. If you’re ignoring reality for ideals or what you personally practice, what is the use of this...”Read full review »
Gaby's Pizza via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“If you’re looking to be a better leader, start with the trilogy and keep going! Wish I would have found this before my first manager role.
The advice is simple, easy to understand and they provide step by step instructions on how to implement.
You won’t find better, but you may pay more. 😂”
RussellVP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/22
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“I like the content but it’s like you’re waiting around for them to get to the point. And then…the pauses…in every… sentence…makes it… impossible to get… through an… entire podcast. I would love to listen to the great content, just wish the delivery was better.”
mommyofaddyandsammy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/22
“Simplified managers tools and tactics, actionable advice and effective strategies. I highly recommend this podcast to any leader in any field!”
Health_ Coach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/22
“M-T is the place for all the items we need to be effective and efficient managers. It gives practical actionable advice and ideas that can be applied whether you are just starting as a manager or have been on the job for decades. They cover the things that you should have learned or maybe have...”Read full review »
Jocompto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/22
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“I’ve been listening to Manager Tools for a very long time! And while I agree with some of the things that they say, and think that people are to squishy in some ways in the work force. Holy moly! I’m not sure if I’m becoming more aware of how toxic the stuff they peddle is, or if they really are...”Read full review »
funkybrewster315 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/22
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“Real business education in the online world is not a common occurrence! If you want to break past the tactical trends and build something that lasts, this is for you!”
Dnyelmrie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“If you’re curious to hear how offices were managed in the 1980s or 1990s, this show is for you.
I began managing people over a decade ago and, naturally, I sought out resources to help me be successful. I listened to Manager Tools and Career Tools religiously. Now, given social changes and...”Read full review »
Zinnerfonda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/22
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“This podcast has significantly improved my understanding of my role as a manager. It provides actionable steps you can implement immediately into your management role. Improves work relationships, builds trust with your staff, walks through conflict management, how to give feedback, the power of...”Read full review »
789reviewer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“I really wanted this to be a useful podcast, but I think it’s reinforcing too much of the toxic white guy culture that I’ve grown up with and am surrounded by too much.
In a discussion about management and leadership, the topics “diversity” and “psychological safety” came up. The guest points...”Read full review »
Scott Ruskamp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/22
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“I am a young and new manager who was given a great opportunity without any managerial experience and this podcast has been an absolute savour for direction and ideas on my path forward. Thank you for making me feel confident about my future and career!”
Megan18M via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/05/22
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“I keep trying to live this podcast. I find the presenters to be very condescending at times and the way they come across can be very off putting. I believe I am done with this one.”
Milepost933 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Felt very unprofessional and free form thought sharing. That's not the way the show is sold. I'd expect some sort of preparation and thought put into structure the show and respect people's time..”Read full review »
AkkiChhabs via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
10/11/21
“I really enjoyed this podcast until they stated it was my duty to staff were coerced into taking the experimental gene therapy or lose their livelihood. I will not participate in medical tyranny. This has poisoned the Manager Tools tree, so to speak, and I no longer trust their guidance and have...”Read full review »
jodaph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
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“Manager Tools is full of very detailed and useful information that managers can use right away in their positions.”
Lynnsc08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/21
“I love the topics and there are gems of info but a lot of the time they talk around a topic instead of giving any actual information on how to improve your skills. Lots of…we have this data…this is how we created this data…these are all the companies we spoke to…but that’s it”
Ritz202 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/21
“I began listening to Mark, Mike, Wendi, and Dani within the last two years after having been a supervisor for about the last four. I earned a 27% raise in 2015 in large part through the application of concepts and behaviors I learned from the show and show notes. I may be on the verge of earning...”Read full review »
mkduran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/21
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“Thank you for the great advices. I am an European working in China, but I still find your guidance quite useful. Keep on!”
bereits1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/05/21
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“On your effective meeting volume 1: It would be fantastic to be able to make every meeting on time but when you have back to back meetings with no breaks (as is often true with no exaggeration in our new normal), it is simply impossible to make every meeting on time.”
JessicaCinLA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/21
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“MT guidance is priceless. I discovered Mark and Mike in 2011 while serving in Korea. Since implementing their guidance, my leadership and results skyrocketed- I was selected to command a large organization and for senior leadership. Simply implementing O3 meetings at every assignment improved...”Read full review »
Jason Schermerhorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/21
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“Terrific resource on specific behaviors to improve management practices. The management trinity is priceless. I have been listening to these podcasts since 2008. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to be a better manager.”
Run to the podcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/20
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“Mark and Mike continue to knock it out of the park. I listened to them years ago and often shared their assessments wth my leadership team I've caught up with the recent COVID casts, and these are great! Mark always keeps current and relevant, and is clearly a world-class though leader in...”Read full review »
Trseattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/20
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“I wrote a review 7 years ago (see below) and it still holds true! I still listen regularly and manager-tools still adds value, even after hundreds of podcasts. A big thank you for all these years
2013: Actionable clear insights delivered with humor and passion. Excellent stuff!”
Jeroen Metz via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/24/20
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“As of 2020, I am coming up on 13 years as a Manager Tools manager. I actually got a *better* job during the tough economic downturn in 2009 by practicing this advice. I love starting my work commute each Monday morning with a new Manager-Tools episode. This is targeted, useful and entertaining...”Read full review »
Paul95835 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/20
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“The cast has been going on for awhile, so there is a lot to catch up on. That said, this is great information that every manager or person who wants to be a manager should consider. It's a great resource and if you are looking for the answer to a question, they probably have a cast on it....”Read full review »
MattVillamaino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/19
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“Thank you for a simple model of management that makes sense and all the things I have tried out has improved my ability to manage my teams.”
jschmuec via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
09/06/19
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“New to this cast, but seems 10-12 minutes of time is spent on introduction.”
plato4242 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/19
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“I love to listen to manager tools, I’ve listened each week and it’s nice to get reminders of best practices in management.”
da1golfa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/19
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“This podcast is a real find. The advice speaks of the real world and cuts through layers of rubbish to address the key issues. I like the summary part which pulls all the salient points together. If there were better notes at the end of each podcast that would really make this 5 + star.”
Ninu5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/11/19
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“I’ve listened to several of these podcasts. All I’m hearing is a litany of buzzwords. What is the message? Give me one point. Get to know your people? You could have said that in 3 minutes and I could be listening to Casefile right now.
If I had a quarter for each time the host says the word...”Read full review »
stephp1010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/19
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“This is a repetitious joke. I’m not normally one to leave reviews but you need to improve your content. There is hardly anything valuable here, I spent 40 minutes listening to the two part “1 on 1’s” and came away with 1 good insight. The remainder of the podcast is an advertisement, baiting with...”Read full review »
:/-x via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/19
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“I just became a new manager without much training or official development courses, and I have been desperate to learn how to be a better manager with so many unexpected issues! These tools are like having a mentor on tap, and I can’t stop listening! I think I listened to them non-stop on my first...”Read full review »
Humana2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/19
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“This is the best podcast out there. I have a business degree but love listening the ideas and lessons you discuss. They are current, simple and makes sense. K.I.S (Keeping it simple).
I wish I would have discovered this a couple years ago, it would have saved me a lot of time and money spent...”Read full review »
harlemknight144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/18
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“Wonderful actionable info.
Mike and mark are just so very american though. They do make an effort for the international audience, but it can make absorbing the info less than pleasant. Wendy is amazing.”
ThatBamster via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/29/18
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“To build a house you need a good foundation. This is what managers often forget, the get back and refersh their basics. Manager tools provided that also with nice examples and relaxed discussions, which you are able to follow even not native speaker.”
Ljukcz via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
08/25/18
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“Made me realise the absolutely terrible standard of training / management / leadership / crap that is taken as good in a number organisations.
Thanks for this high quality FREE!!! resource of best practice and approaches to problems like mine that work.
Cheers”
HamishMcHamish via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/18
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“Manager Tools is an incredibly useful podcast that has given me invaluable advice and guidance in my career. It has completely changed the way I approach my job, from how I work day to day to how I think about my career plan and goals. To describe it in one word, Manager Tools has made me...”Read full review »
yellowgerbie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/25/18
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“Honest 360 Review. 32 Finance Manager for 3 years. Face extreme opposition in early years, has not dissipated much as I look young. Overall, like the subject matter but please bring it back to real world examples. Think of the medium, audio content, examples provide ground in context for possible...”Read full review »
Davidjohnson_2016 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/12/18
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