Best Manager Ever: Santa

About this episode

Annie Riley interviews Santa Claus about his leadership style and the challenges of managing a diverse team at the North Pole.

In this special holiday spoof episode of Best Manager Ever,  Annie Riley, host and founder of Fort Light, chats with the one and only Santa Claus! Known for spreading holiday cheer and managing a diverse team at the North Pole, Santa gives a rare interview about life behind the scenes. His direct reports, including elves and reindeer, praise Santa for his leadership, though they note he's their only manager ever ;)  We will dive into Santa's leadership style, the secrets behind the naughty and nice lists, and the challenges of maintaining the Christmas spirit all year long. Join us for a fun-filled episode with laughter and insight into the man behind the magic. Connect with Annie Riley Connect with our hilarious Santa, Jason Gore Listen to Jason’s podcast 108.9 The Hawk Check out Fort Light to level up your leadership skills Connect with our show’s producer Alexis Ramdaou Nominate your Best Manager Ever for the Podcast This is a Production of Fort Light and Now it’s Hear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Annie Riley

Guest: Santa Claus

Topics covered

• leadership
• holiday spirit
• team management
• Santa Claus
• North Pole
• work culture

Keywords

• Santa Claus
• leadership
• holiday cheer
• North Pole
• naughty and nice lists
• team management
• Christmas spirit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fort Light, Acast

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