{"name":"Brian Smith-PLD -  Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak","short_name":"Brian Smith-PLD -  Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"<p>Are you looking to be promoted into a management position in your organization, or a seasoned veteran wanting to improve how you manage and lead others? Hi - my name is Brian Smith. If I’ve learned anything in my 40-plus-year career as general manager for a major retailer, college professor, and an award-winning entrepreneur - it’s this. Managers and leaders aren’t born - they are made. You can learn to communicate and interact more effectively, build collaborative teams, resolve conflicts or motivate others to perform at their best. My Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcasts are ideal for first-time supervisors, managers, business leaders, or those seeking a promotion. I will share some timely tips and techniques to help you develop your soft skills to manage and lead others more effectively, regardless of gender or generation. If I knew then what I know, I would have worked and led others differently. After listening to my Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak Podcasts, I hope you will manage and lead others differently as well.</p>","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/19190909/1400-square-Podcast-Template_JPEG_80vle_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}