We started with a podcast about “dumb things we’ve said as managers,” but quickly realized the content would fill an entire season. So we went with an equally important topic about the things we weren’t confident or perceptually aware enough to say as young managers.



<ul><li>Why new managers try to hide problems from their boss</li><li>The stigma behind saying “I don’t know” as a manager</li><li>The difference between a receptive and a proactive manager</li><li>Why all new managers struggle with delegating</li><li>How a manager should think about their time in terms of paygrade</li><li>Don’t fixate on numbers, concentrate on resistance</li><li>People are able to receive feedback on vastly different schedules</li><li>Why it is OK to tell someone you are disappointed</li><li>The difference between “I’m frustrated” and “I’m disappointed”</li><li>How to trust your gut when you sense something is off with an employee</li><li>The most underused management tool</li><li>Can you overdo appreciation?</li></ul>

We started with a podcast about “dumb things we’ve said as managers,” but quickly realized the content would fill an entire season. So we went with an equally important topic about the things we weren’t confident or perceptually aware enough to say as young managers. Why new managers try to hide problems from their bossThe stigma behind saying “I don’t know” as a managerThe difference between a receptive and a proactive managerWhy all new managers struggle with delegatingHow a manager should think about their time in terms of paygradeDon’t fixate on numbers, concentrate on resistancePeople are able to receive feedback on vastly different schedulesWhy it is OK to tell someone you are disappointedThe difference between “I’m frustrated” and “I’m disappointed”How to trust your gut when you sense something is off with an employeeThe most underused management toolCan you overdo appreciation?

Things Managers Don’t Say Often Enough

Stop playing small and start winning the game of business. Let Me Speak To A Manager is the definitive podcast for management training, career navigation, and high-stakes negotiation. Hosted by Frank Cava and Ian Mathews, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build wealth, lead elite teams, and master the psychology of business. Frank (CEO of Cava Companies) and Ian (CEO of 5on4 Group) bypass the fluff of "business school theory" to give you raw, actionable strategies from their 50 years of combined experience in Fortune 500 executive leadership and entrepreneurship. Each week, we dive into: <ul><li>Career Advancement: How to ask for a raise, land a promotion, and stand out in any company.</li></ul> <ul><li>Leadership &amp; Culture: Building high-performing teams and scalable business cultures.</li></ul> <ul><li>Sales &amp; Persuasion: Mastering the art of the deal and the psychology of marketing.</li></ul> <ul><li>The Success Mindset: Overcoming procrastination and glass ceilings to achieve your goals.</li></ul> Whether you are a first-time manager, an aspiring executive, or a founder building from scratch, Frank and Ian offer a unique, blunt, and often humorous "riff" on the triumphs and failures of the corporate world. Join us to get the inside track on how to make yourself the most valuable person in the room.

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Stop playing small and start winning the game of business. Let Me Speak To A Manager is the definitive podcast for management training, career navigation, and high-stakes negotiation. Hosted by Frank Cava and Ian Mathews, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build wealth, lead elite teams, and master the psychology of business. Frank (CEO of Cava Companies) and Ian (CEO of 5on4 Group) bypass the fluff of "business school theory" to give you raw, actionable strategies from their 50 years of combined experience in Fortune 500 executive leadership and entrepreneurship. Each week, we dive into: Career Advancement: How to ask for a raise, land a promotion, and stand out in any company. Leadership & Culture: Building high-performing teams and scalable business cultures. Sales & Persuasion: Mastering the art of the deal and the psychology of marketing. The Success Mindset: Overcoming procrastination and glass ceilings to achieve your goals. Whether you are a first-time manager, an aspiring executive, or a founder building from scratch, Frank and Ian offer a unique, blunt, and often humorous "riff" on the triumphs and failures of the corporate world. Join us to get the inside track on how to make yourself the most valuable person in the room.

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