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Manage Smarter

SalesFuel, Inc.

Your hosts C. Lee Smith and Audrey Strong navigate new ways to hire, develop and retain talent, helping your teams soar to higher performance. THIS is the Manage Smarter Podcast.

Episodes

20 of 381 episodes

260 Embracing Autism in the Workplace With Tara May (Encore)

Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech and International Neurodiversity Advocate, discusses the importance of embracing autism in the workplace. Aspiri...

20:32Apr 12, 2026

301: Continuous Employee Listening with Nick Montalbine

Discover how continuous employee listening can transform your organization’s culture and business results with insights from Nick Montalbine...

25:38Mar 29, 2026

300: Businesspeople Are People Too - We'll Go First with C. Lee Smith and Audrey Strong

Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith celebrate 300 episodes by sharing their top management tips, podcasting secrets, and stories about real busin...

29:31Mar 15, 2026

299: Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders with Kate Lowry

Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, and author of 'Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders,' shares expert insights on identifying and manag...

23:59Mar 1, 2026

298: Dr. Rosenna Bakari: Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You

Dr. Rosenna Bakari, psychologist and author of "Seven Exits: Leave Behind What No Longer Serves You," explores leadership transformation, em...

22:35Feb 15, 2026

297: Humor as a Leadership Superpower with Kevin Hubschmann

Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events, shares how improv and comedy skills like active listening, adaptability, and self-deprecating hum...

26:36Feb 1, 2026

296: Courageous Conflict Resolution with Dan Tocchini

Dan Tocchini, leadership development expert and author of "The Change Imperative," reveals the secrets to navigating tough workplace convers...

21:23Jan 18, 2026

Extra Point: Team Commitment

This week, we're tackling a topic that every leader has faced at some point: team commitment. Gain valuable insights on leadership and team...

4:05Jan 7, 2026

295: Relationship Sales Strategies with Theresa Bassett

Theresa Bassett is CEO of The Diamond Group and an expert in relationship sales. With a background in construction, real estate, and digital...

24:15Jan 4, 2026

Extra Point: Stand Out Traits

I'm Chip Gray and this week, we're talking about the traits that truly make a candidate stand out in the hiring process. Gain valuable insig...

5:13Dec 31, 2025

Extra Point: Building Trust as a Leader

This week, we're talking about a topic that's crucial for any leader aiming to empower their team: trust. Gain valuable insights on leadersh...

5:08Dec 24, 2025

294: MOST POPULAR 2025: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Summer Craig

Summer Craig is the President and CEO of the Craig Group , a business growth advisory firm. With over 20 years of experience in digital mark...

21:20Dec 21, 2025

Extra Point: Self-Control

I'm Chip Gray and this week, we're talking about a skill that's often overlooked but absolutely crucial for sales managers: self-control. Ga...

4:44Dec 17, 2025

Extra Point: Team Motivation

This week, we're tackling a topic that every leader has faced at some point: team motivation. Gain valuable insights on leadership and team...

3:52Dec 10, 2025

293: The Buy-In Advantage with Dave Garrison

Dave Garrison, CEO, business strategist, and author of 'The Buy-In Advantage,' dives into how buy-in and employee engagement drive workplace...

22:02Dec 7, 2025

Extra Point: Holiday B2B Selling

This week, we're talking about a question every B-to-B seller secretly asks: can you actually increase sales during the holidays? Join us ea...

4:28Dec 3, 2025

Extra Point: Voice of the Sales Rep

This week, we're exploring the unfiltered insights straight from the frontlines of sales — courtesy of over 800 sales professionals who part...

4:04Nov 26, 2025

292: Maximize Employee Potential—Work Smarter, Not Harder with Matt Granados

Matt Granados, founder of LifePulse Incorporated and author of "Motivate the Unmotivated," reveals how to replace hustle culture with sustai...

25:51Nov 23, 2025

Extra Point: The Unspoken Sales Advantage

This week, let's get real about what separates a successful salesperson from just a decent one. It's not just what you say—it's how you say...

4:35Nov 19, 2025

Extra Point: Trust, Communication & Teamwork

This week, we're spotlighting something every business leader faces, but few master: how communication and trust boost your team’s efficienc...

4:27Nov 12, 2025