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The Manage 2 Win Podcast is hosted by author, speaker, and leadership coach David Russell, and features an ongoing series of conversations, stories, and advice on entrepreneurship, business, leadership, and company culture, including how to hire, manage, develop, and retain great people.Copyright Manage 2 Win Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • #280 – The Powerful Introvert: Greg Weinger Transforms Your Quiet Nature Into a Strength
    Jan 13 2026

    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 mission to break down the myths, advantages, and hidden strengths of introverted professionals. His work centers on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and building strong relationships without compromising who you are.

    Greg shares how he went from feeling ashamed of being an introver to embracing it as a superpower - one that transformed his communication style, his relationships, and his leadership ability.

    Key Takeaways

    • Why introversion is not a flaw, and how to start owning it.
    • Common introvert characteristics that become leadership strengths.
    • How introverts can navigate social discomfort with preparation and sincerity.
    • Top 3 weaknesses introverts face.
    • Top 3 strengths introverts bring.
    • Practical strategies to build relationships while honoring your introverted nature.

    Join us as Greg unpacks practical tools for dealing with social discomfort, preparing for conversations, managing energy, building authentic relationships, and asking better open-ended questions.

    Featured Guest: Greg Weinger

    🔹 LinkedIn: @gregoryweinger
    🔹 Website & Podcast: Powerful Introvert Podcast

    Whether you're introverted yourself or lead introverts on your team, this episode will help you understand how introversion can be a strategic advantage in work and life.

    #Manage2Win #GregWeinger #PowerfulIntrovert #IntrovertStrengths #IntrovertLeadership #DavidRussell #LeadershipPodcast #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #RelationshipBuilding #WorkplaceSuccess #IntrovertTips #CalmLeadership #PerformanceCoaching #PersonalGrowth2026

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    42 mins
  • #279 – Untangling Complex Challenges: Reuven Shelef's Framework for Clear, Confident Leadership
    Dec 10 2025

    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 over 30 years of experience across engineering, technology, business transformation, and human behavior, Reuven has helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executive teams solve the challenges others couldn't, from broken processes to cross-functional misalignment to organizational bottlenecks.

    Key Takeaways

    • How the Untangling Complex Challenges® methodology works and why it's so effective.
    • How engineering logic + human dynamics create precise transformation.
    • The role of emotional intelligence in technical problem-solving.
    • How Reuven's personal life challenges shaped his methodology.

    🎙 Featured Guest: Reuven Shelef

    🔹 Website: https://reuvenshelef.com/
    🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuvenshelef/

    Join us as Reuven shares his personal experience on how leaders can think clearer, lead better, and solve bigger problems than ever before.

    #Manage2Win #ReuvenShelef #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessTransformation #ComplexChallenges #ExecutiveCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #SalesforceConsulting #ProcessImprovement #SystemsThinking #HumanDynamics #OperationalExcellence #Leadership2025 #Manage2WinPodcast #DavidRussell

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #278 – 57 Sales Secrets That Separate Top Performers with Glenn Poulos
    Nov 25 2025

    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. His book, Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Build Relationships, Close Deals, and Create Clients for Life, breaks down practical strategies that turn salespeople into trusted advisors.

    From reading the room to crafting presentations that stick, Glenn reveals his personal "cheat codes" for building trust and closing deals, including why you should open with the truth, not your résumé.

    Key Takeaways

    • What to look for when hiring top sales talent.
    • The mindset and habits that separate great sellers from average ones.
    • Why salespeople are the hardest (and most important) hires to get right.
    • The importance of building structure before hiring. Process before people.
    • How to leave lasting impressions and tell stories that stick.
    • How to value your time and sell with confidence in a distracted world.

    🎙 Featured Guest: Glenn Poulos

    🔹 Website: https://glennpoulos.com/
    🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-poulos-45bab86/

    Join us as Glenn uncovers the mindset, structure, and daily habits behind top-performing sales professionals.

    #Manage2Win #GlennPoulos #SalesPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #DavidRussell #EntrepreneurMindset #NeverSitInTheLobby #SalesTraining #BusinessGrowth #NegotiationSkills #Influence #TeamBuilding #SalesLeadership #PresentationTips #GrowthMindset2025

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    33 mins
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