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“How do we make our people successful? Not just making money, but giving them purpose, so they know they matter and belong.” — Jeff McManus
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Landscape University / Landscape Longhorn University – Internal training programs inspired by Disney University to develop team mastery and culture.
Drive by Daniel Pink – Book outlining the three motivators: purpose, autonomy, and mastery.
John Maxwell, 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player – Leadership DVD series used for team development.
Admiral William McRaven’s 2014 University of Texas Commencement Speech – Navy SEAL life lessons including “Make your bed.”
Rocky Balboa motivational clip – 2 min 42 sec leadership clip used to inspire frontline teams.
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner – Book about honesty and modeling the way as a leader.
Biblical Leadership Inspiration: Jesus as Servant Leader and Proverbs – Spiritual foundation for servant leadership and daily wisdom.
[00:00] Introduction to Jeff McManus – His role at University of Texas and Ole Miss background.
[04:40] Leadership Influences – Truett Cathy (Chick-fil-A), the 3 Cs: Chemistry, Competency, Character.
[08:38] People as the Growth Constraint – Leadership capacity limits business growth.
[13:25] Coaching Leaders to Surpass You – Developing mentors and head coaches.
[18:40] Daniel Pink’s Drive – Purpose, autonomy, and mastery as employee motivators.
[21:25] Pruning with Clarity – Setting expectations and follow-up to manage performance.
[26:00] Building Culture – Leadership videos, group discussions, and handling “draminators.”
[33:40] Simple Leadership Tools – Using motivational clips and shared takeaways.
[37:15] Personal Growth Habits – Continuous learning as a leadership foundation.
[40:40] Time Management Mindset – Prioritize growth by making time, not excuses.
[43:40] Transitioning Leadership Roles – From being the ceiling to the foundation of growth.
[44:45] Modeling the Way – Leading by example through daily small actions.
[48:00] Jeff’s Top Leadership Resource – Jesus as the ultimate servant leader and Proverbs for wisdom.
You are the growth constraint. Your ability to develop people sets the ceiling for your business.
Coach others to surpass you. Build mentors and leaders who take ownership beyond your reach.
Motivate through purpose, autonomy, and mastery. Give employees meaningful work, freedom, and recognition.
Be crystal clear about expectations and consistently follow up to prune underperformance with respect.
Build culture intentionally. Use short, relatable leadership tools to engage teams and eliminate drama.
Model leadership daily. Your actions speak louder than words in setting the tone and standards.
Make time for growth. Use small pockets of time like commutes to invest in leadership development.
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By Intrigue Media“How do we make our people successful? Not just making money, but giving them purpose, so they know they matter and belong.” — Jeff McManus
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Landscape University / Landscape Longhorn University – Internal training programs inspired by Disney University to develop team mastery and culture.
Drive by Daniel Pink – Book outlining the three motivators: purpose, autonomy, and mastery.
John Maxwell, 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player – Leadership DVD series used for team development.
Admiral William McRaven’s 2014 University of Texas Commencement Speech – Navy SEAL life lessons including “Make your bed.”
Rocky Balboa motivational clip – 2 min 42 sec leadership clip used to inspire frontline teams.
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner – Book about honesty and modeling the way as a leader.
Biblical Leadership Inspiration: Jesus as Servant Leader and Proverbs – Spiritual foundation for servant leadership and daily wisdom.
[00:00] Introduction to Jeff McManus – His role at University of Texas and Ole Miss background.
[04:40] Leadership Influences – Truett Cathy (Chick-fil-A), the 3 Cs: Chemistry, Competency, Character.
[08:38] People as the Growth Constraint – Leadership capacity limits business growth.
[13:25] Coaching Leaders to Surpass You – Developing mentors and head coaches.
[18:40] Daniel Pink’s Drive – Purpose, autonomy, and mastery as employee motivators.
[21:25] Pruning with Clarity – Setting expectations and follow-up to manage performance.
[26:00] Building Culture – Leadership videos, group discussions, and handling “draminators.”
[33:40] Simple Leadership Tools – Using motivational clips and shared takeaways.
[37:15] Personal Growth Habits – Continuous learning as a leadership foundation.
[40:40] Time Management Mindset – Prioritize growth by making time, not excuses.
[43:40] Transitioning Leadership Roles – From being the ceiling to the foundation of growth.
[44:45] Modeling the Way – Leading by example through daily small actions.
[48:00] Jeff’s Top Leadership Resource – Jesus as the ultimate servant leader and Proverbs for wisdom.
You are the growth constraint. Your ability to develop people sets the ceiling for your business.
Coach others to surpass you. Build mentors and leaders who take ownership beyond your reach.
Motivate through purpose, autonomy, and mastery. Give employees meaningful work, freedom, and recognition.
Be crystal clear about expectations and consistently follow up to prune underperformance with respect.
Build culture intentionally. Use short, relatable leadership tools to engage teams and eliminate drama.
Model leadership daily. Your actions speak louder than words in setting the tone and standards.
Make time for growth. Use small pockets of time like commutes to invest in leadership development.