Happy Friday! Every week I like to feature a resource that I feel will help to Maximize Possibility in your organization and professional life. This week I have one the most successful and longest running management podcasts out there to share with you. Enjoy!
The Resource: Wayne Turmel's Cranky Middle Manager Show
What the Show is About: On his blog, Wayne describes the show as follows:
If you've ever felt like you're trapped between the idiots who make the decisions and the morons who won't do as their told... The Cranky Middle Manager Show podcast is a source of sympathy, support and the best conversation about what it means to be a manager in today's work world.
Admittedly, that may sound a bit cynical at first glance. However, as a former "corporate drone" Wayne understands the frustration that managers feel from time to time and uses his experience to help others excel in their positions and be the best managers and supervisors they can be.
The Cranky Middle Manager show takes on a plethora of management issues and typically features a noteworthy guest who is a subject matter expert on the topic of the week. Topics have included how to adjust to becoming a newly minted manager, creating and managing remote teams, performance management, generations in the workplace, and much, much more.
Why You Need to Check it Out:There is something to be said about a podcast that has aired over 200 times since 2005. There is even more to be said about a podcast that attracts the likes of management gurus and thought leaders like Marshall Goldsmith and Stanley Bing as guests. Wayne's show has done exactly that and it speaks volumes to the quality of his weekly podcast.
Wayne speaks intelligently on an wide range of management topics and has an amazing ability to make use of eclectic historical metaphors to illustrate his point or idea in an interesting and engaging way. I've got to say that Wayne can be quite funny (and dare I say irreverent) at times which makes his show a real joy to listen to. You'll be amazed at how fast a half hour can pass by when stuck in traffic while listening to The Cranky Middle Manager Show!
Another thing I really like about The Cranky Middle Manager show is how well it is organized and presented with the reader in mind. All of the episodes come with an annotated chronological guide to the content of the show bookmarking various high points that serve as easy reference points to revisit at one's convenience.
Speaking of convenience, all of Wayne's shows are available on-demand as podcasts making it easy to listen in where you want, when you want. You can download any show you want and listen in during your commute, while mowing the law, at the gym, or however is most convenient to you.
If you are looking for a convenient and impactful resource to boost your skills as a manager, I can't recommend the Cranky Middle Manager Show highly enough. It provides an insightful and at times irreverent look into the world of management that is as unique as it is helpful to anyone looking to improve their managerial effectiveness.
Head over and check it out today and take advantage of the vast library of available podcast downloads Wayne has amassed over the past five years. And remember... don't let the weasels get you down!
