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The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown
Short episodes for busy managers. Twice a week, under five minutes each, one idea you can use before your next meeting.
Dr. Donita Brown spent two decades in Fortune 500 healthcare operations before becoming a management professor and leadership coach. She's seen what works from inside the org chart and from the front of the classroom, and she brings both to every episode.
No fluff, no filler, no fifty-minute monologue. Just a real idea about leading people: how to give feedback that lands…
Episodes
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Say No at Work Without Feeling Guilty
Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to say no at work, even when you know you don't have the time? For years, Dr. Donita Brown considered herself a yes person…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownManaging Someone More Experienced Than You
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you're managing someone who has more experience than you do? For new managers, leading employees who have spent years, or…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Run Better One-on-One Meetings With Employees
Send us Fan Mail Are your one-on-one meetings with employees actually helping them, or are they just another status update? For years, Dr. Donita Brown…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownStop Saying "Great Job": How to Praise Employees
Send us Fan Mail "Great job, team!" We've all said it. We've probably all heard it, too. But how much does that kind of praise actually mean? In this episode…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownFrom Peer to Manager: What Nobody Tells You
Send us Fan Mail Getting promoted to manager is exciting, but what happens when you're suddenly responsible for leading the same people who used to be your…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownPsychological Safety at Work: Can Your Team Tell You the Truth?
Send us Fan Mail Can the people on your team tell you the truth, especially when something goes wrong? Psychological safety has become a common workplace term…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Disagree With Your Boss.
Send us Fan Mail What should you do when you’re convinced your boss is making the wrong decision? Most people take one of two approaches. They stay quiet, nod…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Be a Better Mentor: Ask Questions, Don’t Give Answers.
Send us Fan Mail What makes someone a good mentor? It may have less to do with having the right answers and more to do with asking the right questions. In this…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownDeveloping Independent Teams: When They Need You Less
Send us Fan Mail What if one sign of good leadership is that your team needs you less? In this episode of The Management Minute, Dr. Donita Brown reflects on a…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Build Resilience: Why Recovery Matters
Send us Fan Mail Resilience at work isn't about how much pressure you can take. It's about how you recover. For years, Dr. Donita Brown believed resilience…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownGiving Feedback at Work: Why Handwritten Notes Still Matter
Send us Fan Mail What changes when you slow down and write feedback by hand? In this episode of The Management Minute, Dr. Donita Brown explores why…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Give Difficult Feedback Without Damaging Relationships
Send us Fan Mail How do you give difficult feedback without damaging a working relationship? Dr. Donita Brown shares a personal experience with a trusted…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Build Better Habits Without Relying on Motivation
Send us Fan Mail What if building better habits had less to do with discipline and more to do with consistency? Dr. Donita Brown shares how a simple morning…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Run More Effective Meetings and Keep Your Team Focused
Send us Fan Mail 47 seconds. That's how long the average person stays on one screen before switching to something else. The number comes from Gloria Mark at…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownNo One Comes Until You Call Their Name - Season 8, Episode 2
Send us Fan Mail On a country road near Johnson City, Tennessee, a donkey ignored Donita and her dad completely. The next morning, all it took was his name and…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHow to Stop Perfectionism From Holding You Back at Work
Send us Fan Mail Is perfectionism keeping you from getting things done? After nearly a year away from The Management Minute, Dr. Donita Brown shares how…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownLove, Mercy, & Compassion - Interview with Rob Massie
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Rob Massie, Vice President of Information Technology at Dollar General. He shares stories and advice based on…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownTrust & Vulnerability - Interview with Rebecca Whitehead
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Rebecca Whitehead, owner of Kidokinetics Nashville, Nashville Market Leader for The Gunter Group, and an…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownProud to Care - Interview with Sarah Bellenger
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Sarah Bellenger, the CEO and Founder of Manage You. She also served for over two decades as an Army nurse and…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownEmpathy & Connection - Interview with Jason Elkins
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jason Elkins, a marketing coach, digital media specialist, and founder of 100 Cups Consulting. Jason shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownResponsiveness & Communication - Interview with Marshall Crawford
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Marshall Crawford, President and CEO of The Housing Fund. Marshall shares stories and advice based on his…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownIndividualization & Authenticity - Interview with Dr. Allison Duke
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Dr. Allison Duke, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University. Dr. Duke shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownProblems & Strengths - Interview with Jon Puncochar
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jon Puncochar, the Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Transformation at Lifepoint Health. Jon shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownEmbracing the Uncomfortable Learning - Interview with Chip Higgins
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Chip Higgins, a best-selling author, speaker, business coach, and mentor with more than 15 years of…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownKindness Matters - Interview with Heather Legg
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Heather Legg, a Realtor with Benchmark Realty. In this episode, she discusses how: Faith and ethics form the…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownBeing a Good Human - Interview with Mari Garner
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Mari Garner, Associate Director at The Refuge Center for Counseling. She shares stories and advice based on…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownHumility, Service, & Authenticity - Interview with Alexa Hulsey
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Alexa Hulsey. She is an acupuncturist, entrepreneur, and the founder and owner of Encircle Acupuncture. She…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownServe Before You Sell - Interview with Lisa Arnold
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Lisa Arnold, Founder & CEO of Small Town Startup. She shares stories and advice based on her management…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownLeading with Purpose - Interview with Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi, CEO of Interfaith Dental. She shares stories and advice based on her management…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownCommunication, Compassion, & Commitment - Interview with David Denise
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with David Denise, the Director of Clinical Imaging Systems at HCA Healthcare. David shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownKindness & Authenticity - Interview with Becky Magura
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Becky Magura, President & CEO of Nashville Public Television. She shares stories and advice based on her…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownMaking Things Make Sense - Interview with Jennifer Jamison
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jennifer Jamison, Senior Director of Staffing Services at HCA and CereCore. She shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownOpen & Honest Communication - Interview with Nicholas May
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Nicholas May, the General Manager of Customer Success & New Business Development at Asurion. Nicholas shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownSowing Bountifully - Interview with Adele Watts
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Adele Watts, President & CEO of the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce. She shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownLeading Like Jesus - Interview with Rob Touchstone
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Rob Touchstone. Rob is one of the founders of The Well Coffeehouse, a professor of Bible and Business, and…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownDeveloping Your Guiding Principles - Interview with Brian Raybourne
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Brian Raybourne, the Senior Director of Strategic Growth at AngelEye Health. Brian shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownTrusting Your Team - Interview with Jennifer Sellers
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jennifer Sellers, VP, Global Commercial Banking Commercial Associate II at Bank of America. She shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownProximity, Humility, & Adaptability - Interview with David Shipman
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with David Shipman, the Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. David shares stories and advice…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownMaking Things Better Than You Found Them - Interview with Julieann Brazeal
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Julieann Brazeal, Global Financial Services Operations Lead at Accenture. She shares stories and advice based…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownThe Power of People & Community - Interview with Ace Timmermeier
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Ace Timmermeier, Director of Tourism for the City of Springfield. She shares stories and advice based on her…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownLearning from Others - Interview with Jeff Forehand
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jeff Forehand, the Head Baseball Coach at Lipscomb University. Coach Forehand discusses his experiences in…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownEncouragement & Connection - Interview with Lynda Cook
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Lynda Cook, Senior IT Project Manager at HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on her…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownPreparation & Playing Offense - Interview with Burt Nowers
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Burt Nowers. Burt is one of the founders of AIM Healthcare in Franklin, Tennessee, where he spent 14 years as…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownWin-Win Relationships - Interview with Luis Parodi
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Luis Parodi, a Vice President and the Senior Regional CRA & Community Development Officer at Republic Bank…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownCraftsmanship & Communication - Interview with Dave Puncochar
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Dave Puncochar, the Founder & CEO of Good Wood Nashville. Dave shares stories and advice based on his…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownL.E.A.D.S. - Interview with Dr. Mark Whitacre
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mark Whitacre is the Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated and a leader in the Faith and Work movement for the last…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownConnection, Culture, & Communication - Interview with Judith Meyer
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Judith Meyer, Assistant Vice President at HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on her…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownRespect, Diversity, & Collaboration - Interview with John Weisenseel
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with John Weisenseel. John recently retired from a long career as a top financial executive, including roles as…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownLeading Through People - Interview with Tom Harmon
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Tom Harmon, the AVP of Portfolio & Financial Performance Management within the Information Technology Group…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownCustomers, Employees, and Owners - Interview with Sue Nokes
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Sue Nokes. She has had a long career as a top executive and change agent in Fortune 100 companies, including…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownEthics, Teamwork, & Communication - Interview with Greg Sandfort
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Greg Sandfort, former President & CEO of Tractor Supply Company. He also served as President and COO at…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownVision, Trust, & Empowerment - Interview with General Hickman
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with General Bill Hickman, a decorated military leader with over 36 years of service. He is also the Chair of the…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownJoy & Community - Interview with Mignon Francois
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Mignon Francois, the Founder, CEO, and Director of Joy at The Cupcake Collection. She is also a National…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownCaring For & Feeding Your People - Interview with Dr. Scott Leuchter
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Dr. Scott Leuchter, a Business Psychologist and the CEO and Co-Founder of People Puzzle, LLC. He shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownDelivering Excellence - Interview with Jonathan Barnes
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Jonathan Barnes, Founding Partner of Work Heartily, LLC and Executive Coach with Full Focus. He shares…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownAuthentic Relationships - Interview with Burton Williams
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Burton Williams, CEO of The Ayers Foundation. He shares stories and advice based on his management…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownThe Golden Rule - Interview with Arles Araujo
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Arles Araujo, Director of Analytics Transformation at KPMG US. He shares stories and advice based on his…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownBalance & Self Care - Interview with Christine Skold
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Christine Skold, Chief Financial Officer at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. She shares stories and…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownPassion, Purpose, & Perseverance - Interview with Brant Beard
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Brant Beard, Assistant Vice President of Application Services at Parallon. He shares stories and advice based…
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownBeing Genuine & Embracing People - Interview with Manuel Calderon
Send us Fan Mail This episode's interview is with Manuel Calderon, Managing Director at Qubika. He shares stories and advice based on his management…