Exceptional Leadership: Practical Advice for First Time and Emerging Managers

Mathew Hamilton holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and brings a practical, solo-format approach to leadership advice aimed squarely at first-time and emerging managers. With 59 episodes releasing weekly, the show runs 12 to 29 minutes per episode and covers topics that new managers actually wrestle with -- balancing authority with approachability, letting team members fail as a development strategy, and using appreciation languages in the workplace. Hamilton recently explored how elite performers like Michael Jordan handle failure and applied David Goggins mental toughness concepts to everyday management situations. The sports and performance psychology angle gives the show a different flavor from typical management podcasts. Hamilton is direct and structured in his delivery, which fits the show title -- he clearly believes leadership can be taught through specific principles rather than vague inspiration. The show is still building its audience (no ratings yet on Apple Podcasts), but the content quality is solid. Episodes on the 5 Languages of Appreciation and the authority-approachability balance are particularly strong for new managers trying to figure out their leadership identity. If you are looking for a focused, no-frills show that speaks directly to the challenges of stepping into your first management role, Hamilton delivers practical frameworks you can apply immediately.