WE’VE GOT A LOT TO SAY—THAT’S WHY WE MADE A PODCAST. And trust us, these are things you’ll want to hear. Manndatory Listening is a podcast about the hows and whys, dos and don'ts, and step-by-steps of leadership. We’re combining our own expertise—16 years of it—with that of leaders across dozens of industries to bring you applicable lessons for your own business and life. We're interviewing industry leaders and ourselves on the topics we know will make you and your business better. Put your headphones in, turn the volume up, and listen to topics tailored to you, from strategic planning strategies to pointers for reigniting your passion.
Kent and Dan talk with Ian Hughes, founder and managing director at Vielo Sports, a boutique bicycle company in the UK. The guys discuss Ian’s interes...
Kent and Dan recognize some unsung retail heroes—some of The Mann Group’s clients who are doing whatever it takes to keep going and keep innovating du...
Kent and Dan continue their coping with COVID-19 discussion, focusing on the importance of staying active and continuing to set goals. Something as si...
In the first episode of the 3rd season of Manndatory Listening, Kent and Dan Mann discuss our new, locked-down reality and what businesses, and especi...
We’re wrapping up Season Two and our GPRA series with a look at cultures of accountability. Dan and Kent discuss how to create a culture of accountabi...
Matt Powell, retail sage and VP & senior industry advisor in sports at The NPD Group, talks through the evolution of our industry, including topics li...
Once you’ve gotten an agreement from your employees and established metrics to measure the results, it’s time to train. But the trick lies not just in...
The only way to ensure you’re getting results is through intentional, numerical tracking. In the second podcast in the Gentle Pressure Relentlessly Ap...
It takes more than training to effectively implement change, and it begins with Agreement on Approach. Dan and Kent talk through why it’s important to...