The Manage 2 Win Podcast

How do you solve challenges so complex that even your best people feel stuck? The answer: you untangle them, not with guesswork or force, but with a structured, human-centered methodology that brings clarity, alignment, and momentum back into your business. Reuven Shelef, Founder & CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting and creator of the groundbreaking Untangling Complex Challenges® methodology. With over 30 years of experience across engineering, technology, business transformation, and human behavior, Reuven has helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executive teams solve the challenges others couldn't, from broken processes to cross-functional misalignment to organizational bottlenecks. Key Takeaways How the Untangling Complex Challenges® methodology works and why it's so effective. How engineering logic + human dynamics create precise transformation. The role of emotional intelligence in technical problem-solving. How Reuven's personal life challenges shaped his methodology. 🎙 Featured Guest: Reuven Shelef 🔹 Website: https://reuvenshelef.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuvenshelef/ Join us as Reuven shares his personal experience on how leaders can think clearer, lead better, and solve bigger problems than ever before. #Manage2Win #ReuvenShelef #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessTransformation #ComplexChallenges #ExecutiveCoaching #OrganizationalHealth #SalesforceConsulting #ProcessImprovement #SystemsThinking #HumanDynamics #OperationalExcellence #Leadership2025 #Manage2WinPodcast #DavidRussell

What separates the best salespeople from everyone else? It's not luck. It's structure, persistence, and knowing exactly how to interact, when to connect, and why the small details matter. Glenn Poulos, award-winning author and entrepreneur, built and sold an $80M company, leads high-performing teams, and helps business owners master the art of influence, negotiation, and authentic communication. His book, Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Build Relationships, Close Deals, and Create Clients for Life, breaks down practical strategies that turn salespeople into trusted advisors. From reading the room to crafting presentations that stick, Glenn reveals his personal "cheat codes" for building trust and closing deals, including why you should open with the truth, not your résumé. Key Takeaways What to look for when hiring top sales talent. The mindset and habits that separate great sellers from average ones. Why salespeople are the hardest (and most important) hires to get right. The importance of building structure before hiring. Process before people. How to leave lasting impressions and tell stories that stick. How to value your time and sell with confidence in a distracted world. 🎙 Featured Guest: Glenn Poulos 🔹 Website: https://glennpoulos.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-poulos-45bab86/ Join us as Glenn uncovers the mindset, structure, and daily habits behind top-performing sales professionals. #Manage2Win #GlennPoulos #SalesPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #DavidRussell #EntrepreneurMindset #NeverSitInTheLobby #SalesTraining #BusinessGrowth #NegotiationSkills #Influence #TeamBuilding #SalesLeadership #PresentationTips #GrowthMindset2025

What if the secret to unlocking your success isn't working harder… but flipping your "life switch"? Everyone already has the switch inside them. Most just forget how to turn it on. Entrepreneur, author of Life Switch, and financial advisor, Joel Steele, reveals how to turn your light switch on to live with purpose, passion, and power. He has guided thousands toward wealth, health, and purpose. Rising from personal adversity, he transformed his struggles into lessons of resilience, gratitude, and self-mastery. Through his Life Switch movement, Joel helps others discover how they're wired, and how to turn that awareness into action, success, and impact. Joel's story is proof that transformation begins the moment you decide to face yourself. Once standing on the edge of failure, he chose to rewrite his life through discipline, purpose, and a mindset focused on giving rather than getting. Join us as Joel dives deep into what it means to live ON, to rediscover your potential, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the process that leads to lasting success. 🔑 Key Takeaways How to identify and flip your life switch to live intentionally. The mindset shift from getting to giving, and how it multiplies success. Why gratitude and self-honesty are the foundation of fulfillment. How to face rejection, learn from bad days, and redefine success. Why your WHY determines how far you'll go, and how to find it. How to make decisions that minimize regret and maximize growth. If you're ready to flip your switch and live ON, don't miss this episode! Watch now, subscribe to Manage 2 Win, and turn on notifications for more interviews with leaders transforming adversity into purpose. Learn more about Joel Steele and his new book Life Switch at 🔹 Website: https://bookjoelsteele.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-steele-9685888/ #Manage2Win #JoelSteele #LifeSwitch #DavidRussell #LeadershipPodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessTips #PersonalDevelopment #PurposeDriven #Motivation2025 #Gratitude #GrowthMindset #BusinessLeadership #SelfImprovement #LiveOn

Is growing your business worth losing your marriage, health, and peace of mind? Most entrepreneurs don't realize they're chasing success at the cost of everything that truly matters… until it's almost too late. James Riley, CEO of JNR Networks, shares his powerful journey of redefining what success really means. From facing a heart attack to rediscovering balance through faith, family, and purpose, James reveals how he shifted from burnout to breakthrough, learning that money isn't the answer: The answer is alignment. Pressure to grow is real, but long-term priorities matter more than short-term profits. Key takeaways: ✅ Balance isn't perfection, it's the average of what truly counts ✅ Communication and accountability strengthen both business and relationships ✅ Set a team culture where failure drives learning, not fear 🎙 Featured Guest: James Riley 🔹 Website: https://jnrnet.com/ 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnrjamesriley/ Join us as James shares his insights on how to overcome pressure, set clear priorities that help set a foundation for growth, and prove that success and family don't have to compete, they can grow together. #Manage2Win #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessGrowth #FaithAndWork #EntrepreneurMindset #WorkLifeBalance #DavidRussell #JamesRiley #SuccessStartsAtHome #BusinessLeadership #MarriageAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #AccountabilityCulture #IntentionalLiving

Why do most press releases fail, and how can you be in the 3% that actually drive media coverage, ROI, and long-term business growth? PR expert Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, reveals the strategies small businesses, entrepreneurs, and executives can use to gain real media attention, without spending thousands on advertising. For over 26 years, Mickie has empowered small business owners to stand out in crowded markets with authentic, highly targeted press releases. He's helped clients generate $132M+ in earned media with campaigns that cost as little as a few hundred dollars. From crafting bold, newsworthy stories to leveraging case studies and email marketing, Mickie shares how to turn visibility into credibility, conversions, and leadership influence. 📌 Key Takeaways from this episode: Why most press releases fail and how to write one that lands. The power of storytelling over numbers (think Shark Tank pitches). Why people buy from people, not companies, and how to build trust. How to use AI as a tool to support your process. Join us and master press releases to grow your business and learn the must-have structure of a successful press release… #Manage2Win #MickieKennedy #PressReleases #PRTips #MediaCoverage #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #EarnedMedia #BusinessLeadership #DavidRussellPodcast