Everything changes the moment you stop doing the work and start managing it. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Herd to unpack what really happens when high performers step into leadership and why so many struggle in that transition. We dig into the hidden challenges of managing both people and client relationships, and why being great at your job does not automatically make you a great manager. I share real examples of where things go wrong, including how silence and overthinking can quietly erode trust, and we explore the simple but powerful "pause, consider, act" framework that can completely shift how you lead in high-stakes moments.

We also get into the practical side of delegation, trust, and scaling your impact without burning out. I talk through the common trap of thinking it is faster to just do everything yourself, and why that mindset keeps so many professionals stuck. Together, we explore how to actually develop others, build systems that multiply your effectiveness, and create a culture where people share knowledge instead of hoarding it. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, unsure how to lead, or stuck in the weeds of your own work, this conversation will challenge how you think about management and give you a new way forward.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• Why getting promoted can quietly feel like a step backward

• The simple framework most people skip that changes everything

• What your team is actually thinking when you delegate work

• The hidden cost of staying silent in leadership moments

• Why doing it yourself is keeping you stuck longer than you think

• How trust is built or broken in small, everyday decisions

• The mindset shift that turns teams into high-performing networks

• A subtle communication habit that instantly changes how people see you

Take one idea, one conversation, or one action and put it into practice today. Then share this episode with someone you lead or work alongside because these are the kinds of shifts that don't just change your work, they ripple into every relationship you build.

Resources Mentioned:

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Free Give to Grow Training and Downloadable Materials: Givetogrow.info

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Follow Mo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobunnell/

Get Ashley's book Manage Method: managermethod.com/book

Access free book club guide + reflection questions (included with book resources): managermethod.com/book

Learn more: managermethod.com

Follow Ashley: @managermethod on social platforms

What if everything you think you see is actually shaped by what you already believe? In this episode, I sit down with Nir Eyal to unpack the fascinating science behind belief, perception, and performance, and it completely changed how I think about business development and success. We explore how our brains filter reality through prior beliefs, often creating invisible barriers that hold us back in relationships, sales, and opportunities we don't even realize we're missing.

I dig into how limiting beliefs quietly sabotage our ability to take action, why motivation isn't what we've been taught, and how we can actually manufacture our own luck through simple, intentional behaviors. We also talk about practical ways to reframe discomfort, build persistence, and shift the internal narratives that determine whether we show up or shut down. If you've ever felt stuck, hesitant, or like you're "just not that kind of person," this conversation will challenge that idea in the best way.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• Why you might be missing opportunities that are right in front of you

• The subtle belief patterns that shape your results more than your skills

• A surprising way to make networking feel natural instead of draining

• How "luck" is actually something you can create on demand

• The hidden force that's really driving your motivation every day

• A simple mindset shift that can dramatically increase your persistence

• How to rethink failure so it actually works in your favor

• A powerful technique to challenge beliefs you've always assumed were true

Take one idea from this conversation and actually apply it this week, whether that's reaching out to someone, reframing a limiting belief, or simply noticing where your mindset might be holding you back.

Resources Mentioned:

Order your copy of Give to Grow

Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow

Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!

Nir's website: https://www.nirandfar.com/

Beyond Belief on Amazon: https://a.co/d/06JkNWDy

To inquire about Nir speaking at your event: https://www.nirandfar.com/book-nir-eyal/

Are you moving too fast to give advice when the real opportunity is to lead through curiosity?

In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author and coaching expert Michael Bungay Stanier to unpack what it really means to become a more effective leader, coach, and communicator. We dive into the powerful idea that the best leaders are not the ones with the fastest answers, but the ones who stay curious a little longer. Michael shares why letting your team struggle is often the key to their growth, how leaders accidentally become bottlenecks, and why the instinct to jump in with advice can actually limit the people around us. We also explore how coaching skills can transform everything from leadership and delegation to client relationships and sales conversations.

Along the way, Michael breaks down the mindset shifts and practical scripts that help leaders bring out the best in others. We talk about the surprising cost of doing everything yourself, the hidden "advice monster" that shows up in conversations, and how asking the right questions can unlock better thinking, stronger teams, and deeper relationships. He also shares the four paradoxes of great leadership including humble confidence, fierce love, and the ability to care deeply about outcomes while also letting go of control.

Topics We Cover in This Episode:

• Why the best leaders are willing to let people struggle and what that unlocks

• The hidden reason many high performers accidentally become bottlenecks

• How the "advice monster" quietly sabotages leadership and collaboration

• A simple phrase that instantly shifts conversations from advice to coaching

• The surprising way curiosity can improve both leadership and sales conversations

• The four paradoxes that powerful leaders learn to hold at the same time

• Why great conversations often come down to just a few powerful questions

• How staying curious longer can build stronger teams, relationships, and results

If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and coach to the people around you, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can start using immediately. Tune in and see how a few simple shifts in how you ask questions and show up in conversations can completely transform the impact you have on the people you lead.

Resources Mentioned:

Order your copy of Give to Grow

Get the Supplemental materials for Give to Grow

Get a copy of your GrowBIG Playbook today!

The Coaching Habit (revised edition) on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0j43EVpR

Learn how to show up fully present and human: MBS.works/best

Head to TheCoachingHabit.com for free book downloads and bonus materials