Meh
I found the structure of the app disorganised. I also found the podcasts as self-referential instead of just laying out the basics of the topics. For instance, the podcasts often refer to the “trinity” without even telling you what that means. The author just assumes that you already know his material as well as he does. Many of the podcasts talk a lot about how they are “updates” to the original pod cast. But why should I care, especially if the “update” is over 12 years old? They again assume you are already familiar with the material.
The app is also missing information. For instance The “DISC” diagram is missing. Furthermore, in the “shownotes” they have the gall to say “for those of you who don’t have the show-notes” … and then go on to describe the missing diagram.
The author, Mark Horstman, appears to like the sound of his own voice, and is more interested in selling you stuff like “signed copies” of his book, rather than spending the time to create a useful, well organised app.
The app is also missing information. For instance The “DISC” diagram is missing. Furthermore, in the “shownotes” they have the gall to say “for those of you who don’t have the show-notes” … and then go on to describe the missing diagram.
The author, Mark Horstman, appears to like the sound of his own voice, and is more interested in selling you stuff like “signed copies” of his book, rather than spending the time to create a useful, well organised app.
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The best I’ve found
I’ve been listening to MT for ten years. I keep coming back to it. I bet I’ve listened to on average, every top rated management/ business podcast there is. In the real world, where it counts, this advice works.
Amazing content decent app
Love the content, applying these lessons is truly transforming my role as a manager. On top of that they are enjoyable to listen to with great replay-ability.
Only complaint (took off one star for this) is that when iOS puts the app in the background I have to force restart the app to use it and re-find my place in the podcast. Using an iPhone 11 pro.
Only complaint (took off one star for this) is that when iOS puts the app in the background I have to force restart the app to use it and re-find my place in the podcast. Using an iPhone 11 pro.
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Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! This issue has been resolved in the most recent versions.
Way behind the times
Was initially excited by some of Manager Tools podcasts and their foundational basics, but found most of the content to be very outdated and completely uninterested in more current management philosophies. Great for the old school crowd who believe job success is sucking up to your boss and change or growth is irrelevant; any manager who wants to lead in the present with transparency and equity should look elsewhere.
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A Gift to Earth
This podcast series is truly a gift. Good managers can change the world. Bad managers can make everyone around them miserable. Their upbeat show puts me in the right dream of mind to go to work. They provide actionable suggestions.
