Management Development Unlocked - Management & Leadership Training

Management Development Unlocked is a global top 5% podcast for new managers and leaders who want to transform from high-performing individual contributors to great people managers. As the saying goes, “What got you here won’t get you there.” The skills that made you a great employee are almost completely opposite from the skills that will make you a great manager and leader. Eric Girard is your guide during this key transition. Experienced managers and leaders will also benefit from the tips and tricks shared on the show.Eric interviews guests from around the world with expertise in leadership, management, empathy, emotional intelligence, productivity, feedback, cultural competence, coaching, storytelling, engagement, and other management and leadership and management topics. Eric’s guests include authors and experts with decades of real-world experience who will help you smoothly make the transition into management and leadership. About your host: Eric Girard is the CEO of Girard Training Solutions LLC, a management development firm focused on helping new managers and leaders transition into their role. ​Eric has over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers, leaders, and employees, including 20 years in Silicon Valley at companies like Apple, Applied Materials, and Symantec. His superpower is facilitation, and he’s led programs around the world with his high-energy and engaging facilitation and speaking style. Eric is a passionate, lifelong learner. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, he is pursuing the rating of IDC Staff Instructor. When he’s not hosting a podcast or designing and or delivering training, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.

Recent Episodes
  • Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams Like a Pro with Adam Hickman
    Apr 29, 2025 – 26:05
  • The Human-Centric Future of Work with Cheryl Fields Tyler
    Apr 22, 2025 – 18:41
  • Zoom-Proof Your Management Skills with Kameko Leung
    Apr 15, 2025 – 25:47
  • Building Bridges Across Cultures with Csenge Fazekas
    Apr 8, 2025 – 22:45
  • A Dash of Naughtiness with Steph Edusei
    Apr 1, 2025 – 27:43
  • The Science of Productivity with Michelle Risinger
    Mar 25, 2025 – 30:21
  • Maximizing the HR-Manager Relationship with Lotus Buckner
    Mar 18, 2025 – 32:44
  • Secrets of a People-Focused Leader with Ryan Weber
    Mar 11, 2025 – 23:54
  • Constructive Disagreement with Ashley Virtue
    Mar 4, 2025 – 34:23
  • Lead Like a Pro: Managing Change and Transition
    Dec 17, 2024 – 43:01
  • Laughter, Levity, and Leadership with Jen Recla
    Dec 10, 2024 – 25:02
  • The Delegation Playbook: Strategies for Empowering Your Employees
    Dec 3, 2024 – 08:29
  • Goal-Setting Essentials: Setting Yourself Up for Success
    Nov 26, 2024 – 14:51
  • Celebrating 100 Episodes: Empowering Managers to Develop Talent with Al Dea
    Nov 19, 2024 – 29:53
  • Leveling Up: Nailing the Transition to Management
    Nov 12, 2024 – 09:43
  • Empathy 101: Leveling Up Your Management Skills
    Nov 5, 2024 – 13:19
  • An Insider's Guide to the Lead Like a Pro Program
    Oct 29, 2024 – 14:36
  • Burnout-Proof Your Management Career with Brian Walch
    Oct 22, 2024 – 19:39
  • Lead Like a Pro: Building a Coaching Habit
    Oct 15, 2024 – 39:47
  • The Power of Soft Skills with Roberta Ndlela
    Oct 8, 2024 – 25:48
  • Psychological Safety and Growth in the Workplace with Roger Martin
    Oct 1, 2024 – 30:57
  • The Productivity Slapdown: Clashing Approaches to Getting Things Done with Brian Nelson-Palmer
    Sep 24, 2024 – 45:42
  • Lead Like a Pro: Trust and Team Development Essentials
    Sep 17, 2024 – 34:54
  • Front & Center Leadership with Brandon Birkmeyer
    Sep 10, 2024 – 23:19
  • Creating Healthy Work Environments with Phyllis Quinlan
    Sep 3, 2024 – 29:26
  • The Business Continuity Playbook with Anca Enache
    Aug 27, 2024 – 22:49
  • Lead Like a Pro: Mastering SMART Goals and Delegation
    Aug 20, 2024 – 32:33
  • From Manager to Executive with Stacey Caster
    Aug 13, 2024 – 24:28
  • Balancing the Bottom Line with Environmental Impact with Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez
    Aug 6, 2024 – 24:12
  • Don't Be the ASKhole with Kerri Burchill
    Jul 30, 2024 – 22:42
  • Lead Like a Pro: Becoming a Manager
    Jul 23, 2024 – 37:36
  • WOMEN Unlimited with Rosina Racioppi
    Jul 16, 2024 – 27:07
  • AI in Management with Josh Irmler
    Jul 9, 2024 – 27:41
  • Leading Diverse Teams with Hazel Quiatchon
    Jul 2, 2024 – 27:21
  • Lead Like a Pro: Empathy in Management
    Jun 25, 2024 – 43:27
  • The 7 Dimensions of Motivation with Will Goldstein-Mahon
    Jun 18, 2024 – 29:01
  • Escaping the Career Trap with Tammy Alvarez
    Jun 11, 2024 – 22:54
  • Humanizing Work Communication with Melissa Sheehan
    Jun 4, 2024 – 26:20
  • No More Boring Meetings with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
    May 28, 2024 – 28:10
  • Shaping Your Executive Presence with Alexa Chilcutt
    May 21, 2024 – 30:18
  • Escape the Multitasking Trap with Jimmy Burroughes
    May 14, 2024 – 27:47
  • Managing Peers with Heli Nehama Ozery
    May 7, 2024 – 29:50
  • 5 Key Habits of Winning Leaders with Rusty Fulling
    Apr 30, 2024 – 25:00
  • Psychological Contracts with Ethan Nash
    Apr 23, 2024 – 28:10
  • Building C-Suite Relationships with Kristin Cummings
    Apr 16, 2024 – 22:57
  • Harnessing the Power of DISC with Jason Dreyer
    Apr 9, 2024 – 25:50
  • Cutting Through the Leadership Noise with Stephen Davis
    Apr 2, 2024 – 30:24
  • Behavior-Based Training for Managers with Matt Gjertsen
    Mar 26, 2024 – 29:50
  • Habits for Success with Wendy Pfeiffer
    Mar 19, 2024 – 31:23
  • Inclusivity in the Workplace with Jolene Jang
    Mar 12, 2024 – 26:10
Recent Reviews
  • Kacie Walls
    First Time Managers need to listen
    Eric is very knowledgeable about all things people management. I wish I had this podcast and Eric in my corner when I was starting out as a manager. Great topics and great practical, actionable tips!
  • Heather B, SMM
    Great podcast!
    Eric is incredibly knowledgeable about manager development and he graciously shares that with us on this podcast.
  • KB#2018
    Practical and Useful Leadership Tips
    I was popping around different leadership podcasts and found this on - Management Development Unlocked. I appreciated the host’s skills at getting the guests talking, as well as his choice of guests. In every episode, I walk away with tips to tweak my leadership. Thank you @Eric Girard!
  • 907grapenut
    Practical tools
    Eric is a great host who shares his knowledge and experience to help listeners be better managers. He and his guests deliver actionable insights.
  • Brian N-P
    Focus is appreciated!
    I appreciate this show because it seems to stay true to its target market, and the goal is focused around leveling you up, and making you better, not the ego of the host. I enjoy it!
  • Ethan_m_Nash
    Great info for new managers
    This should be a go-to podcast for new managers
  • Catalano13
    Excellent podcast for aspiring, new, or current leaders!
    Eric is an excellent host! The podcast offers wide range of topics and speakers. Highly recommend you take a listen!
  • BooklingPress.com
    Management Development Unlocked
    Eric is an excellent interviewer with insightful comments and questions. I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on this show.
  • Zovig_g
    If you’re a manager or leading managers, this is the podcast!
    Eric’s experiences in this field and the thoughtfulness of his interviews make this podcast easy to listen to and packed with great takeaways to apply to the world of management.
  • markjc27
    A must listen for new managers and their leaders
    Eric has great insights into the human side of managing— a component often missing in new manager development. He brings on great guests and lets listeners sit in on the conversation that is casual and easy to follow. You’ll benefit greatly if you’re a new manager or if you’re in a position to develop new managers.
  • Deb Zahn
    Helpful, Actionable Information in Every Episode!
    This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to get the most from their managers and support a healthy, productive work environment that produces the best results. And Eric’s style makes it a joy to listen to.
  • Andy Storch
    Great Leadership Development podcast
    If you are looking for inspiration to better develop your leaders and managers, this is a great place to start. Eric is an expert and he has great guests. -Andy Storch Host of the Talent Development Think Tank podcast
  • dtech69
    Great manager dsicussion
    Fun to hear a couple of people sit down and chat about how managers can become coaches.
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