The Modern Manager

Mamie Kanfer Stewart runs The Modern Manager as two shows in one, and both halves are worth your time. Her solo episodes function like mini-courses -- she picks a topic like unspoken team norms or salary negotiations and delivers a structured breakdown with concrete takeaways you can apply that same week. The guest episodes are more conversational, bringing in experts to talk about everything from supporting neurodiverse employees to the real dynamics of hiring friends. With 403 episodes and a weekly release, there is a massive library covering meeting practices, communication skills, conflict management, team building, time management, goal setting, and workplace culture. Episodes typically run 27 to 40 minutes, which is long enough to go deep but short enough for a commute. Stewart has a direct, organized delivery that reflects her management philosophy -- she clearly practices what she preaches about being structured and intentional. The show has a 4.7-star rating from 181 reviews, and listeners consistently praise how immediately applicable the advice is. Recent episodes on managing emotions at work and building win-win workplaces show she is focused on the human side of management without getting soft about results. This is one of those podcasts where you finish an episode and immediately want to try something different in your next team meeting. The practical focus and consistent quality are what keep listeners coming back week after week.