Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak

About Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak

Are you looking to be promoted into a management position in your organization, or a seasoned veteran wanting to improve how you manage and lead others? Hi - my name is Brian Smith. If I’ve learned anything in my 40-plus-year career as general manager for a major retailer, college professor, and an award-winning entrepreneur - it’s this. Managers and leaders aren’t born - they are made. You can learn to communicate and interact more effectively, build collaborative teams, resolve conflicts or motivate others to perform at their best. My Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcasts are ideal for first-time supervisors, managers, business leaders, or those seeking a promotion. I will share some timely tips and techniques to help you develop your soft skills to manage and lead others more effectively, regardless of gender or generation. If I knew then what I know, I would have worked and led others differently. After listening to my Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcasts, I hope you will manage and lead others differently as well.

Publisher

Brian R Smith

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jun 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Gaining Trust is Essential for Developing High-Performing Teams

   Trust is never a given. You have to earn it. Listen to my latest podcast to learn how to get it.

2. 

   15 Aug 2026

   You Can Learn to Speak With Authority and Influence

   Ken Blanchard. in his book. The One Minute Manager said communication us the breakfast of champions. He was right. I can't think of a more valuable skill for team members, supervisors. managers or leaders than the ability to communicate effectively up. down and across the organization. Communication is everything. If the other person doesn't receive your message the way you intended - then whatever you said will mean absolutely nothing. Listen to my latest Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcast to learn the secret to communicating with others regardless of gender or generation

3. 

   12 Jul 2026

   Become The Leader Your Team Needs

   Trust me, the workplace has changed, and if you don't adapt to those changes you will be left behind. I recognize that not everyone is born a great manager, or has the skills needed to lead others. But I do believe that given the right set of circumstances and an environment conducive to learning, you can become the leader your team needs. Listen to my latest podcast to learn about the four skills you must master.

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YouTube views

1,762

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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