Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership Podcast

The podcast for leaders who need to STOP managing, and managers who want to START leading.Hosted by leadership expert Antonio Garrido, our podcast is designed to give you real value and RoI for your time. We make sure you leave each and every episode with practical models and insights that you can apply to your everyday leadership challenges. Oh, and we actually we draw them out as we explain them over on YouTube. AND we also make them available as complimentary downloads on our website. All to smooooth out the curves and flatten the bumps on your way to become an exceptional leader.

Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership Podcast is a business podcast hosted by My Daily Leadership, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

My Daily Leadership hosts Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership Podcast, a business show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  Too Many Meetings? Let's Fix It.

  Jul 15, 202536 minS1

  <p>Meetings are meant to move the needle, not drain your day. But for most leaders, they’ve become far too often, far too long, and far too muddy. Sound familiar? </p><p>In this episode, we'll break down why most meetings fail, what they’re really costing you, and how to redesign them to drive ACTION - real, needle-moving action, not endless discussion.</p><p>Because sometimes, leading your company better starts with leading better meetings. </p><p>Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership principles to help you make that shif...

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  Episode #33

  Ep 33: Stop Micromanaging, Start Managing By Exception: Free Up Your Time With This Principle | Stop Managing, Start Leading Podcast

  Jun 23, 202534 minS1

  <p>Micromanaging doesn’t always look like control. Sometimes it looks like excess care. Leaders sitting in on meetings they don’t need to be in. Reviewing work that doesn’t need their input. Approving things that their team is more than capable of owning. It all feels helpful - until it isn’t.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, I'm digging into what micromanagement really is, why it’s so common in high performers, and how to shift into a leadership style that builds trust without letting go of standards. I'll break down the q...

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  Episode #32

  Ep 32: The Power of Insight: Why Smart Leaders See What Others Miss | Stop Managing, Start Leading Podcast

  Jun 19, 202540 minS1

  <p>Insight isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing things for the way they are, not from a CEO's high horse.</p><p>If you want to lead your team to real results, stop chasing complexity. The biggest breakthroughs often come from the simplest shifts: in strategy, perspective, and execution.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, I'll unpack how smart leaders use clarity and insight to cut through the noise. Drawing inspiration from the game of chess, we’ll explore how simplifying your approach can sharpen decision-making, improve workload management, and boost...

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  Episode #31

  The Psychology of Motivation: What Every Team Leader Needs to Know

  Jun 12, 202531 minS1

  <p>Motivate your team by fixing the one invisible issue that’s draining their energy: lack of visibility. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Stop Managing, Start Leading, we unpack a mind-blowing LEGO Bionicle study from Dan Ariely that reveals why so much work feels pointless, and what great, gorgeous, grand, and gleaming leaders (like you) do differently. </p><p>If your team’s burning out, disengaging, or just going through the motions, it might not be a performance problem. </p><p>It might be a visibility problem. </p><p>You’ll learn six sharp, practical questions every...

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  Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership Podcast

  HIGHLIGHT: From Manager to Leader In 10 Minutes: Master the 4 Levels of Leadership Growth | Stop Managing, Start Leading Podcast

  May 15, 202510 minS0

  <p>Leadership is a juggling act, but four activities keep the whole thing from crashing down: coaching, managing, training, and mentoring.</p><p><br /></p><p>What do they actually look like in practice (outside of buzzwords and boardrooms)? This episode unpacks the messy, real-world version of those roles, and why getting them right is key to futureproofing your people, your leadership, and your business. Turns out, knowing when to lead, when to manage, and when to get out of the way might just be your most underrated skill.</p><p><br /></p><p>I’m Antonio and in this ep...

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