August 2025
Searching Smarter Podcast: What Managers Get Wrong About Leadership
In Episode 22 of the Searching Smarter podcast, host Jesse Skaff sits down with Matthew Price, leadership consultant and author of How to IQ, to explore the dangers of micromanaging and why financial services firms must stop confusing management with leadership.
From navigating bureaucracy in global firms to cultivating trust on your team, this episode reveals how empowering people (and not controlling them) is the only way to thrive in today’s complex environments.
Key takeaways for leaders
Determine whether you need a manager or a change-oriented leader - and recruit accordingly.
Empowering teams is harder than directing them - but it’s the only way to scale.
Technical knowledge can be taught, but emotional intelligence and self-awareness can’t.
Encourage decision-making within frameworks, not under lockstep.
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At the Searching Smarter podcast, we speak to the brightest and boldest minds in financial sciences & services. From talent acquisition leaders and hiring managers to world-class professionals, we delve into all the ways they leverage top talent to drive their businesses forward. Listeners will walk away with expert guidance on how to attract, acquire and retain high-performing teams, as well as what it takes to be a part of one.
It's available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. So listen, learn, and let us know what you think.
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