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The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast

Nash Consulting

This isn"t your typical management-skills podcast. Join Nash Consulting"s CEO Ethan Nash (an entitled millennial) and his Dad, the company founder, Mike Nash (a cynical gen X"er) as they sort through the plethora of leadership information out there in order to provide you practical, actionable ways to become a manager rockstar. If you manage people or you aspire to manage people, you should probably listen to this podcast. Since 1996, Nash Consulting has been helping managers not suck. Their

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45:55

#137 – How to Assess Your Team's Effectiveness, with...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast, Nash Consulting’s Anna Gibson rejoins Ethan Nash in a follow-up to our September discussion on Team Effectiveness. Drawing from the research-backed framework from Teams That Work by Eduardo Salas and Scott Tannenbaum, which explores the "Seven Cs" that drive team success (Capability, Coordination, Cooperation, Communication, Cognition, Conditions, and Coaching), they explore how to assess whether your team is truly hitting the mark. Text

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01:31:20

#136 – Why Psychological Safety Outweighs Talent in...

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2025/10/10

In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, host Ethan Nash breaks down the beginning of the book, The Culture Code, where author Daniel Coyle explores why psychological safety, rather than talent, is the foundation of great teams. By diving into some of Nash Consulting’s favorite excerpts, we unpack the signals that say “you belong here” and explore best practices for leaders. In this episode we mentioned the following episodes: Awareness of and Moderating your Power

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58:18

#135 – Turning Coaching into Real Behavioral Change...

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/10/02

What do you do when the same negative behavior keeps showing up from an employee? This episode explores the concept of progressive conversations, a respectful, relational approach to coaching that builds accountability without breaking trust. Instead of repeating yourself or jumping straight to discipline, you gradually increase the intensity of each conversation, from a casual “by the way” chat to more structured steps when needed. It’s a framework that helps leaders stay fair, consistent, and

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38:52

#134 – Why Caring Is the Ultimate Management Skill

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/09/24

What’s the most important skill a manager can have? Showing your team that you genuinely care about them. In this episode, we explore why care and respect aren’t just “nice to have,” they are the foundation of psychological safety, trust, and high morale. With research-backed insights and practical tips, we show how people-leaders can start building stronger, more human-centered teams. Other episodes we mentioned: Top 15 Management Skills Part One and Two (2019) An exerpt from one of our live

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01:11:48

#133 – Making Your Team Work Better, with Anna Gibson

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2025/09/11

What makes a team truly effective? In this episode, we dive into the research-backed model from Teams That Work by Eduardo Salas and Scott Tannenbaum, which explores the "Seven Cs" that drive team success: Capability, Coordination, Cooperation, Communication, Cognition, Conditions, and Coaching. Together with Anna Gibson, we break down what each of these elements means in practice and how they come together to fuel high-performing teams. Whether you're leading a team or working within one, this

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01:18:12

#132 – Tell Your Employees You Appreciate Them...

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2025/09/04

“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated." –William James Can you remember a time when a manager made you feel genuinely seen and appreciated? In this episode, we explore why recognition matters, not just for motivation and morale, but for building trust and stronger relationships at work and beyond. We’ll break down the skill of giving meaningful appreciation, and why it’s essential for managers who want to lead with emotional intelligence. While we focus on people

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01:20:06

#131 – How to Find the Middle Ground Between...

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2025/08/26

Micromanaging burns people out, but being too hands-off leaves them confused. In this episode we talk about how to find the sweet spot by creating Individual Success Plans (ISPs) with your team. We'll walk through the steps for setting clear goals, defining success, and making sure managers and employees know how to support one another. The result? More ownership, more accountability, and better results for everyone. Here's that Individual Success Plan visual we mentioned in the episode. Text the

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22:10

#130 – How to Stay Engaged Without Burning Out (The...

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/08/14

We previously released this episode on December 18, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. In this episode, Ethan Nash introduces the Challenge-Competency Continuum, a framework for understanding how stress impacts employee productivity. Picture an upside-down “U” with productivity on the y-axis and stress on the x-axis. Too little stress leaves employees unmotivated; too much stress overwhelms them. Peak productivity? It’s right in the middle

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26:18

#129 – How to Embrace a Growth Mindset at Work, with...

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2025/08/07

We previously released this episode on September 5, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. "Mindsets really, really matter because they set us up for learning. I don't know any leader or organization that doesn't want their employees to be engaged, to have high morale, to be learning and innovating." In this episode of The Managing With Mind and Heart, Nash Consulting's own Hana Butler joins host Ethan Nash to explore the transformative power

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01:03:55

#128 – Identifying Your Strengths with Andy Thompson...

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/07/31

We previously released this episode on August 15, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. “In so many ways, we can’t be more of one thing without being less of another. The ability to recognize that I can't be everything -- and that there are tradeoffs for the best things that I bring to the table -- is really what the strengths based perspective is all about.” In this episode, Ethan sits down with leadership coach, consultant, and all-around

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01:02:29

#127 – From the Archives: How "Family Ghosts" Show Up...

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2025/07/24

We previously released this episode on August 1, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. In this episode, Ethan Nash is joined by MIT Sloan’s Deborah Ancona, founder of the MIT Leadership Center, author of the new book xTeams, and contributor at the Harvard Business Review. They explore the concept of “family ghosts” — a term coined to describe the way familial dynamics influence an individual’s workplace behavior and leadership. Deborah also

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20:04

#126 – Email Best Practices for Team Success

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2025/06/19

On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, host Ethan Nash tackles the nitty gritty of email best practices, from formatting to feedback. Links: #122 — Feedback Over Email #102 — The Magic Email Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear. Feedback on this episode? Send us an email: contact@nashconsulting.com.

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52:30

#125 – How Identifying Employees' Strengths Helps...

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/06/12

On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, Ethan Nash is joined by Nash Consulting’s own Akpene Torku Sims. They discuss how to identify an employee’s strengths, and consider why assigning roles and responsibilities without considering individual talents is detrimental to the business and workplace morale. Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear.

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01:04:36

#124 – How to Give Your Team More Autonomy (Without...

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2025/06/04

“Being willing to let people make mistakes is a bit of a sacrifice because when you choose not to over define the behaviors, people will learn from trial and error.” Autonomy is one of the biggest drivers of motivation. But finding ways to give employees freedom in their jobs can be challenging. Tune in as Ethan and Mike explore this critical topic. This episode originally released back in 2023. Links: Episode on the Decision Making Styles Episode on SCARF Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be

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52:28

#123 – Lines of Communication

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2025/05/29

On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore workplace communication hierarchies and dynamics, including when skip-level meetings are appropriate and when they risk turning into going “over someone’s head.” The host duo digs into the nuances of open-door policies and how thoughtful, intentional communication can empower employees and management, leading to an improved culture and morale. Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash

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16:39

#122 – Feedback Over Email

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2025/05/15

This episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast explores the nuances of giving feedback over email. Join hosts Ethan and Mike Nash as they discuss which types of input are best suited to written communication, and which are more effective delivered in person. Links: #111 – Awareness of Your Power Differential #113 – Moderating Your Power Differential Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just

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24:24

#121 – 6 Thinking Hats for Better Team Decision-Making

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/05/08

In this episode, Ethan Nash discusses the 6 "thinking hats" teams can employ for better decision making, and all the good that can come from intentionally coordinating approaches. “Imagine you’re with your team making a decision,” Ethan invites listeners to consider. “You collectively decide to wear one of the six hats at the same time. By doing this, we can help ensure that our different approaches, different styles are all being leveraged.” Tune in to understand the background and best practices

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16:42

#120 – Single Point Accountability

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/05/01

It’s easy for team projects to stall or implode with miscommunication and finger-pointing, and it may be first nature to blame emotional intelligence or individual shortcomings. But the real issue might be simpler: a lack of clear accountability. In this episode, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore the power of Single Point Accountability (SPA) through a real-world case study. Learn how assigning one person ultimate responsibility can transform team dynamics and drive better results. Text the word

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45:23

#119 – The Power Differential (LIVE)

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/04/24

Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and Q/A, so you'll just hear Ethan. In this episode, Ethan discusses the power differential: what it is, what it's made of, and how to moderate it.

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25:31

#118 – Trust: Spend It or Lose It

The Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this episode, Ethan Nash unpacks the idea of the "Trust Bank Account," where every act of integrity is a deposit. But the goal isn’t to save endlessly; it’s to spend that trust strategically. When you do, you actually strengthen the trust you've built, and build the foundation of a really strong team. Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting’s monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear.

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