E529 – Paul Moore, Hitchhiking Through Management: Moore’s 10 Laws for Successful Leadership
“You better know why you want [to be a manager] and then don’t be disenchanted when it’s not what you thought it was going to be.”
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about trade-offs. That’s one of many truths Paul Moore unpacks in this insightful episode. As a seasoned leader in Calgary’s corporate scene, Paul Moore has spent decades guiding people through the messy, meaningful middle of organizational life. His new book, Hitchhiking Through Management: Moore’s 10 Laws for Successful Leadership, distills those lessons into a no-nonsense guide for managers at all levels. But this isn’t theory—it’s lived experience. Paul and Tyler discuss what people often get wrong about leadership, how to manage well without becoming a bottleneck, and why self-awareness is the ultimate superpower. Paul is generous with both anecdotes and advice, sharing lessons on team trust, accountability, and the myth of the “natural leader.” He also reflects on what prompted him to write the book and why now is the time for a more human, honest take on management.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you *really* want to be a manager—or how to be a better one—this episode is a masterclass in clarity, courage, and candid leadership.