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Lead the People#129: Why Most People Never Reach The Next Level with Jason FeiferWhy do some people rise while others stay stuck, even though they’re just as talented?
In this episode, we sit down with Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and host of the Problem Solvers podcast, to uncover why most people unconsciously sabotage their own growth — and how to stop.
This conversation is packed with insights for anyone who feels like they’ve plateaued, burned out, or outgrown their current role. Whether you’re a founder, creator, or just someone with big goals — this one’s going to hit.
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Lead the People#128: How AI + Human Decision Making Beats AI Alone when Hiring with Scott ParishScott Parish is the founder and CEO of HireGuide. Before that, he helped build LinkedIn Jobs & ATS.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Scott to explore how AI is revolutionizing the hiring process. Scott introduces a game-changing concept: shifting focus from "quality of hire" to "quality of hiring decision" - and explains why this distinction could transform how organizations approach talent acquisition. From the staggering reality that 25% of managers regret their hiring decisions to how AI can capture 1000x more structured data than traditional methods, this conversation reveals practical strategies for making interviews faster, fairer, and...2025-07-0329 min
I Hate It HereS8 E7: Your Leadership is a Joke (But Nobody’s Laughing) with Matt PoepselLook, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop into a pool.
But Dr. Matt Poepsel? This man’s the REAL DEAL!
Marine veteran, Ironman triathlete, PhD in psychology, and the actual godfather of talent optimization (no, really, he wrote the book on it)!
So when he says leadership today is broken, you listen.
Today, we’re dragging egos, calling out the “hero leader” BS, and answering the question employees are too scared to ask: 2025-06-0251 min
The Tyler Dickerhoof ShowHow Ancient Wisdom Is Reshaping Modern Leadership with Matt PoepselIn this episode of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, host Tyler Dickerhoof sits down with Matt Poepsel to uncover the transformative journey that led him from Marine Corps service to becoming a passionate advocate for enlightened leadership. Matt reveals how his relentless pursuit of achievements—from military accomplishments to Ironman races to earning a PhD—ultimately left him feeling empty, until the pandemic forced him into a free fall that changed everything.
They explore the profound disconnect between outdated leadership models and today's workforce, particularly as younger generations demand purpose alongside paychecks. Matt shares his unex...2025-04-3048 min
The Bosshole® ChroniclesDr. Matt Poepsel - HR Field Guide to the FutureThe future of work is rapidly approaching, and organizations that prepare now will thrive while others struggle to adapt. In this forward-looking conversation with Dr. Matt Poepsel, known as "the Godfather of Talent Optimization," we dive deep into seven critical workforce trends reshaping our professional landscape by 2030.Click HERE for a copy of the HR Field Guide to the Future Other related episodes:Dr. Matt Poepsel - Expand the CircleDr. Matt Poepsel - The Godfather and the Killer B'sCarey Williams - Gen Z's "Po...2025-03-1140 min
Inspiring VoiceInspiring Voice - Matt Poepsel PhD - Enlightened LeadershipAs Matt Poepsel and I dig in today…and a little about his book… Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for the New World of Work…When it comes to Leading YOURSELF, Matt says…· For many leaders, self-awareness is quite anemic· He also recommends the art of self-acceptance. Embrace your limitations to deepen your leadership· Becoming internally aware rather than externally helps you avoid being a ‘Pleaser’On…Leading OTHERS Matt recommends…· Encourage creativity and strike a balance with feasibility· Senior leaders to...2025-03-0748 min
Gut + Science298: Awareness of Fit with Matt PoepselEver felt like something at work just wasn’t clicking—but you couldn’t put your finger on why? 🤔 Enter Awareness of Fit, the secret sauce behind thriving teams and seamless collaboration! In this episode, Matt Poepsel, VP of Talent Optimization at Predictive Index, joins Nikki to break down how understanding fit—across strategy, culture, and team dynamics—can make or break success. From surprising insights on self-awareness to why promoting your top performer might be a terrible idea, this convo is packed with eye-opening moments. Plus, Matt shares how a quick six-minute assessment can reveal game-c...2025-02-2741 min
People Strategy Leaders PodcastExpand the Circle with Matt PoepselIn this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Poepsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applied, and cultivated. As leaders, we each progress through the stages at our own pace based on our intention, practice, and experience.2024-11-2930 min
A Leadership BeyondFrom the Vault - A Conversation with Matt Poepsel on Talent OptimizationFor this week’s episode, we're revisiting a clip from a fascinating panel discussion from our vault that explores how HR professionals can become true strategic partners in their organizations. But before we jump in, let's frame the conversation through the lens of Talent Optimization, a critical framework that many organizations are missing. Adrienne and I work together to help organizations leverage people data to drive success in their business strategy. Think of Talent Optimization as the strategic alignment of your people strategy with your business objectives. It's like a well choreographed dance where your workforce capability, tea...2024-11-1951 min
Building Trauma Informed Workplaces with Stephanie Lemek, Founder- The Wounded WorkforceSupporting Veterans at Work with Special Guest, Matt Poepsel, PhDAs we work to build trauma informed workplaces, it's important to acknowledge the significant and unique impact of military experiences on individuals and how they show up in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting veterans and their family members in the workplace and the power of Trauma Informed practices to do just that through the whole employee journey.We are lucky to have Matt Poepsel, PhD join us to share his own journey as a veteran and talk about how we can support all veterans. Check out Matt's work on his website...2024-11-0649 min
Great Mondays RadioBusiness, Meet Spirituality: Matt Poepsel Introduces Us to a Surprising New Tool for Talent RetentionWATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Your host, Josh Levine, talks with VP and Godfather of Talent Acquisition at The Predictive Index, Matt Poepsel.In this episode of Great Mondays Radio, Josh and Matt dive into the intriguing concept of "business spirituality"—how it blends purpose and workplace culture beyond strategy and operations. Matt explains how modern workers crave meaning in their roles, especially post-pandemic, and why leaders need to address this shift. They discuss balancing practical business needs with fostering deeper employee engagement and well-being. Tune in for more though-provoking insights on the future of work....2024-10-2828 min
Lead the People#91: Doing Good and Being Good with Tammy DayFor the past twenty years, Tammy Day has helped businesses, organizations, and individuals do more good by connecting people, ideas, and community assets. As an owner of Daycos, Inc., one of a handful of Nebraska B Corps, she knows how to balance profit with purpose and use business as a force for good. A published author in Reclaiming WE: Twenty Everyday Acts to Strengthen the Common Good and Defend Democracy (April 2021) and of Philanthropy for All: A Practical Guide to Doing More Good (November 2023), Tammy continues to share her expertise as a mentor, speaker, writer, and trainer. She lives...2024-09-2634 min
Lead the People#90: How to Build an Emotionally Intelligent World with Mark Baker and Theran Knighton-FittMark is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mygrow. He is an Organisational Psychologist specialising in the development of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and organisational culture. His work in neuroscience, leadership and behavioural change have made him a sought-after facilitator, coach and speaker and his methods and teachings are being used around the world through Mygrow.
Theran is the Chief Humanising Officer of Mygrow. He thinks, writes, and speaks about humans— about our individual and collective potential. He’s an expert in topics and issues involving capitalism, organisational culture, behaviour, values, emotional intelligence, narrative identity, psychology and social science. His...2024-09-1940 min
Lead the People#89: What it Takes to Land Top Talent with Bonnie DilberBonnie manages the business recruiting team at Zapier, a SaaS company in the automation space. She is also a content creator with over 500k followers across LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram, and writes two newsletters sharing insights for jobseekers, as well as people in the HR and talent space. She enjoys travel, great food (eating more than cooking), and managing her almost 4-year old's social calendar.
Top 3 Takeaways
Know the score. Looking at jobs data can give you a popsicle headache. Be sure to do your homework on what your current hiring climate is like.
Take a...2024-09-1233 min
Lead the People#88: How to Make Hybrid Work Productive and Engaging for All with Jenny MoebiusJenny Smith Moebius is the SVP and Head of Marketing at Skedda, a global workplace management platform committed to powering great hybrid workplace experiences, where she's also the host of the Heroes of Hybrid Work podcast. Jenny is a top Go-To-Market (GTM) leader in the Greater Boston area, where she has a track record of building powerful brands and categories, generating demand (for both sales- and product-led orgs), and creating energizing mission-driven cultures of belonging in the B2B tech space.
Top 3 Takeaways
Move on. Rather than continue to fret over the future of hybrid work...2024-09-0528 min
Bâton SâlonHigher Education Headspace: Talent Optimization with Matt Poepsel, PhDOur Higher Education Headspace series provides institutional leaders like yourself the chance to reflect with your peers on some of the major trends, challenges, and opportunities in higher education as we transition into a new academic year. The series features presenters with a range of expertises and a shared passion for education, and highlights tools and solutions that can help you propel your staff, faculty, and students forward. In this webinar, Dr. Matt Poepsel of Predictive Index will shed light on how talent alignment is not only necessary for strategic success, but will also share how this s...2024-08-3053 min
Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie WardThe Importance of Well-Being and Growth in Leadership with Matt PoepselRosie’s guest Matt Poepsel shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of personal development in leadership. He introduces the concept of the three killer B ‘s - being, belonging, and something bigger than oneself - and how organizations often fail to meet these higher order needs. Matt believes in the importance of embracing a selfless approach to leadership and shares examples of organizations that prioritize employee engagement, well-being, and growth. Explore the interconnectedness of individual well-being and organizational health, the future of work, and the importance of embracing human-centric approaches. 2024-08-2951 min
Lead the People#87: Driving Business Results Through DEI and Belonging with Andrew AdeniyiAndrew is a first-generation Nigerian American from South Bend, Indiana, and the CEO & Founder of AAA Solutions; a consulting firm that provides workplace culture and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) consulting and training services. Andrew obtained his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. He then went on to complete his Master of Science from Michigan State University in Management, Strategy & Leadership. Lastly, Andrew received a certificate in DEI in the Workplace from The Muma College of Business at The University of South Florida.
With over 10 years of...2024-08-2933 min
Lead the People#84: Walking the Path of Purpose with Lyn WinemanFew can match Lyn Wineman's passion for marketing or for helping change-makers do more good in the world. As the founder, president, and chief strategist of the full-service advertising agency KidGlov, she has created a space where both of these passions flourish. Lyn’s talented team is known for putting the megaphone in front of those leading positive change. KidGlov earned its Certified B-Corp status in 2021, proof of their commitment to social and environmental excellence. Lyn is also the host of the Agency for Change podcast, yet another forum to amplify the voice of changemakers everywhere.
Top 3 Ta...2024-08-0828 min
Prospecting on PurposeEp 65: Expand The Circle And Enlightened Leadership With Matt PoepselSo much has changed in our relationship with work and yet, our leadership remains the same. This is what Matt Poepsel, PhD, has been puzzling amidst the new world of work, coming to the conclusion that it is time for the next era of leadership. In this episode, he joins Sara Murray to share with us the insights he has gathered and compiled in his book, Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work. Inspired by the Eastern meditation practice of expanding one’s circle of compassion, Matt puts forward the need for enlightened leadership in orga...2024-03-1849 minA Leadership BeyondEnlightened Leadership With Matt Poepsel – Leading Outside in and Inside Out“For me, the wheels came off during the pandemic…” Who else can relate to that? I know those of us at A Leadership Beyond sure can. It’s what led us to create this community… but you already know that story. That is the initial prompt that led our friend and colleague Matt Poepsel on a journey that culminated into his recently released book Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work. In this week’s episode we interview Matt and discuss his new book. Matt’s Buddhism practice inspire...2023-12-0534 min
The People Strategy PodcastRe-Release: How to Implement Talent Optimization in Your Business with Matt Poepsel Matt Poepsel is known as “The Godfather of Talent Optimization." Vice President of Partner Growth for The Predictive Index, Matt has a very interesting background in becoming a people leader in organizations, which led him to creating the framework of “talent optimization.” Today he joins the show to explain what talent optimization is and how to implement this strategy into your business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/30Q373z 2023-11-0225 minThe People Strategy PodcastRe-Release: How to Implement Talent Optimization in Your Business with Matt Poepsel Matt Poepsel is known as “The Godfather of Talent Optimization." Vice President of Partner Growth for The Predictive Index, Matt has a very interesting background in becoming a people leader in organizations, which led him to creating the framework of “talent optimization.” Today he joins the show to explain what talent optimization is and how to implement this strategy into your business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/30Q373z 2023-11-0225 min
Scale Up With HarmonyHow can work tools be integrated to achieve a better work-life balance (ft.Dr. Matt Poepsel) | Episode 007Discover how work tools can seamlessly integrate to enhance your work-life balance in this insightful podcast episode. Join us on "Scale Up With Harmony" as Dr. Matt Poepsel, a seasoned author, speaker, and leadership expert, delves into the art of optimizing productivity while maintaining personal well-being.
With a distinguished background encompassing a PhD in Psychology, an MBA, and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Management Excellence, Dr. Poepsel brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the discussion.
His journey as a US Marine, IRONMAN triathlon finisher, and student of Buddhist philosophy lends a unique perspective...2023-08-301h 00
Rounding The Bases With Joel GoldbergEp. 889 Dr. Matt Poepsel | Changing the World of Work for the BetterIn his pursuit of a worthy challenge, Dr. Matt Poepsel achieved the titles of Marine, Ph.D and Ironman finisher. Independently, each title carries its own lofty clout, but when properly positioned, becomes a trifecta that can’t be beat. He is an author, speaker and Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, where he aligns talent with strategy to deliver unprecedented results. It’s an evolutionary framework that harnesses the power of technology and psychology to create better work for a better world. And with focus on authenticity above all else, he develops managers into leaders of peop...2023-08-2140 min
Voices of HRFind Your Talent Optimization Sweet Spot with The Predictive Index’s Dr. Matt Poepsel (#27)Dr. Matt Poepsel, “The Godfather of Talent Optimization,” knows that today’s workplaces are changing rapidly. HR is on the hot seat to keep companies productive, and the employees aligned with company strategy. Finding the right people for the right roles, especially your next-gen leaders, is critical to your ongoing success, and he’ll show you how to do it confidently.
Highlights
[2:32] How Dr. Poepsel got the “Godfather of Talent Optimization” moniker
[8:35] Tests for optimizing teams
[17:20] Skill sets that optimized teams have
[20:04] Job hopping
[25:17] The evolutio...2023-08-1653 min
Consulting LifestyleEpisode 23: Unleashing Enlightened Leadership with Matt PoepselIs your leadership approach stuck in the past? Join us in this episode as we unravel the captivating journey of Matt Poepsel – from military strategies to psychological insights. Explore why traditional leadership falls flat in today's world and how Matt's fresh perspective on enlightened leadership is rewriting the rules. Discover the power of self-awareness, purpose-driven leadership, and a holistic success definition. Tune in for an unconventional take on leadership that will challenge your thinking and empower your growth.Get in touch with Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepselWebsite: https://www.mattpoepsel.com2023-08-1533 min
Lead the People#46: The Well-Traveled Leader with Chris FaillaChris is a husband, father, people and idea person. He helps energize people and teams through reframing stress, uncovering strengths, and cultivating connection. He’s been to 50 countries, worked with leaders on every inhabited continent, and hopes to get to Antarctica someday!
Top 3 Takeaways
Create space. Our organizations and relationships at work have the potential to be places we go for healing and reinforcement. Making this a reality requires a new leadership approach.
Be present. When you’re holding space with another person, do the little things that let them know you’re fully present with them...2023-08-1039 min
Love in ActionOur 200th Episode Celebration, with Guest Matt PoepselMatt Poepsel hosts the “Lead the People” podcast and is the author of Expand the Circle. His mission is to help us liberate ourselves from outdated attitudes and behaviors that hold us back from our true potential. When working with organizations, Matt partners with HR Leaders, Executives, and Team Leaders who seek to help their leaders—and themselves—embody an enlightened leadership approach.Quotes:“We are grateful and honored that you choose to spend time with us every week...because there are literally millions of podcasts out there.”[2:12] Welcome to the 200th episode of Love in Action, this...2023-08-1041 min
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore1015: Matt Poepsel Author and Vice President at The Predictive IndexMatt Poepsel spent time in the Marine Corps. before heading off to college and studying psychology and business. He eventually realized his passion is to "guide other leaders as they climb." Today, Matt is there Vice President at The predictive Index and the author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership of Our New World of Work Check out Matt's book, Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership of Our New World of Work as mentioned in today's episode. Favorite success quote/mantra: "I guide other leaders as they climb." In this episode with Matt Poepsel...2023-08-071h 53Lead the People#44: Uniquely Normal Leadership with Matt LesserMatt Lesser is the Founder/CEO of Uniquely Normal, LLC, which exists to equip and train leaders to build flourishing team members and organizations through empathy, empowerment, and excellence. Matt has had the honor of training leaders, teams, and boards in over 40 countries over the past 20+ years.
Prior to launching Uniquely Normal, Matt served in C-Suite roles in private equity, banking, and industrial supply and distribution. Matt spent the first 15 years of his career leading his familys business in the wholesale (later adding retail as well) petroleum industry. After starting the business over after less than a...2023-07-2737 min
Leadership Launchpad: The Legacy EditionLead the People with Matt PoepselSusan Hobson and Rob Kalwarowsky are interviewed by Matt Poepsel on the Lead the People podcast.
In this episode, you will learn:
⊛ The Value of Leadership 2.0
⊛ Why Middle Managers are so Important
⊛ How Hurt People Hurt People
We at Elite High Performance specialize in building high impact leaders that turn their teams into happy high-performers who crush their goals.
Check out How to Deal with a Mean Boss, your ultimate resource for navigating the challenges of handling a bad boss from top leadership coach and TED talk speaker Rob...2023-07-1048 min
The People Strategy PodcastEP 125: Expand the Circle with Matt PoepselHow do we serve from inside of our organization? From ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the right way. Today I am joined once again by Matt Poepsel on the show. He is the author of a brand-new book called Expand the Circle. Listen in as we dig into the way that our teams are turning up our strengths, and more specifically, the importance of having the organizational culture truly align with individuals' values. you can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.m...2023-05-2523 minThe People Strategy PodcastEP 125: Expand the Circle with Matt PoepselHow do we serve from inside of our organization? From ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the right way. Today I am joined once again by Matt Poepsel on the show. He is the author of a brand-new book called Expand the Circle. Listen in as we dig into the way that our teams are turning up our strengths, and more specifically, the importance of having the organizational culture truly align with individuals' values. you can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.m...2023-05-2523 min
The Bosshole® ChroniclesDr. Matt Poepsel - Expand the CircleThe Godfather himself drops by The Bosshole® Chronicles studio to update us on the book we discussed last year, "Expand the Circle". Dr. Matt Poepsel offers up his energy and passion around leadership and how his latest work pulls a lifetime of study together for all to experience. Click below to order the book!Click HERE to purchase Matt's book "Expand the Circle"Click HERE for Matt's LinkedIn profileOther related episodes of The Bosshole® Chronicles:Dr. Amy Edmondson - The Fearless OrganizationAlexis Smith...2023-04-1838 minLeadership Launchpad: The Legacy EditionInhuman Leadership Destroys Too Much Value with Matt PoepselMatt Poepsel, the Godfather of Talent Optimization and the author of Expand the Circle, joins Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky from Elite High Performance. We talk about enlightened leadership, why human-centric leadership is the only way forward and why people need to learn leadership earlier in their careers.
Matt’s first episode with us - Ep 24 People Are The Last Competitive Advantage with Matt Poepsel
In this episode, you will learn:
⊛ Why inhuman leadership destroys too much value
⊛ How we can become enlightened leaders
⊛ How we can start on our leadership jou...2023-04-1753 min
The Creator CommunityHow to Build an Enlightened Leadership Team | Matt Poepsel | S6 E12Leadership development requires focus by leaders across an organization.
On this episode of the creator community, we’ll learn the impact of that focus and where to begin the leadership journey.
Key Points:
You must first learn to lead yourself before you can lead other people, other teams or organizations.
Enlightened principles have been around for 2500 years, but we can incorporate them and draw inspiration from them in our modern workplace.
There is an opportunity to move beyond our own self-interest and start to recogn...2023-03-0345 min
Talk to DanielleExpanding The Circle: Changing Leadership For A New World Of Work with Matt Poepsel, PhDThe world of work has dramatically changed in the last couple of years. It is now, more than ever, crucial that our leadership approaches evolve in order to meet the new demands.
Matt Poepsel gives us a look at what effective leadership looks like for today's workforces and shares some easy steps to get us started in this new direction of next level leaders.
You can see Matt's work at www.mattpoepsel,com and find out more about his upcoming book on the topic at www.mattpoepsel.com/circle.
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Talk To DanielleExpanding The Circle: Changing Leadership For A New World Of Work with Matt Poepsel, PhDThe world of work has dramatically changed in the last couple of years. It is now, more than ever, crucial that our leadership approaches evolve in order to meet the new demands.Matt Poepsel gives us a look at what effective leadership looks like for today's workforces and shares some easy steps to get us started in this new direction of next level leaders.You can see Matt's work at www.mattpoepsel,com and find out more about his upcoming book on the topic at www.mattpoepsel.com/circle.2023-03-0237 min
The Modern Selling PodcastExpand the Circle — Leadership Best Practices with Matt Poepsel, #222When it comes to hitting sales quotas, scaling companies, and retaining top sales talent – all of these areas often fall back on one thing: leadership. Without effective leadership, companies don’t grow. But the question often becomes, what makes an ‘good’ leader? In the midst of the Great Resignation and, more recently, the Quiet Quitting trend, the role of leadership cannot be ignored. In this episode of the Modern Selling Podcast we explore the ins and outs of post-pandemic leadership, what it means for sales organizations, and what strategies leaders should be using to expand...2022-11-1848 min
Hire Learning with Oz RashidMatt Poepsel — Talent Optimization, Defining Success and Taking the Road Less TraveledThis episode features Matt Poepsel, Vice President and the “Godfather of Talent Optimization” at The Predictive Index (PI). PI offers a variety of tools and assessments that help organizations solve business problems through the lens of understanding individuals.Transparency is key to Matt’s hiring philosophy. He discusses business challenges openly with candidates: how can you hire a good problem-solver if you spend the entire interview process hiding all the problems? When candidates are open and honest in return, both parties can evaluate each other for real fit.Matt and Oz also talk about...2022-11-1736 min
Leading with Audacious ConfidenceDesigning Solid Dream Teams Through Talent Optimization With Matt Poepsel, Ph.D.Most businesses have an artificial separation between their technical aspects and people management. In order to mend this gap, Matt Poepsel, Ph.D. has developed the concept of talent optimization. Sitting down with Alicia Couri, he explains how his transition from military to civilian leadership shaped him into the Godfather of Talent Optimization who helps organizations strike a balance between business goals and shaping individuals. Matt explains how this can help leaders design a better culture for their team, honing them to become highly confident individuals in today's hybrid work environments.Love the show? S...2022-10-1933 min
The Bosshole® ChroniclesDr. Matt Poepsel - The Godfather and The Killer B'sAnother "first" for TBC! We welcome to the podcast Dr. Matt Poepsel, the Godfather of Talent Optimization. We hear about the origins of TO and why it is THE framework for achieving the results organizations desire. This is a rapid-fire download from the person who is making things happen to reinvent the way we work.Click HERE for Matt's LinkedIn pageClick HERE for The Ultimate Guide to Talent OptimizationClick HERE for the Lead with TO websiteHave a BOSSHOLE STORY...2022-09-1331 minLead the People#33: Self-Discovery with Dr. Richard ShusterDr. Richard Shuster is a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Your Success Insights, which helps individuals, corporations, and athletes achieve balance and peak performance. He is also the host of The Daily Helping with Dr. Richard Shuster: Food for the Brain, Knowledge from the experts, Tools to Win at Life which is regularly downloaded in over 150 countries. Dr. Shuster’s clinical expertise and podcast have been featured in such publications as The Huffington Post, NBCNews.com, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and others. He is also the president of Every Kid Rocks, Inc., a 501c3 which helps schools prov...2022-03-1023 minLead the People#32: Three Things with Trey TaylorTrey is CEO of Taylor Insurance Services & Managing Director of Trinity | Blue. His experience derives from fields as diverse as technology, venture capital, & commercial real estate. As a keynote speaker, he has addressed attendees at the Human Capital Institute, & the Ascend Conference. He holds a Bachelors degree in History from Emory University, & a Juris Doctor degree in Tax & Corporate Transactions from Tulane. He recently published his first book: A CEO Only Does 3 Things.
Top 3 Takeaways
Leaders Live in 3D—Trey has a view that leaders are comprised of intellectual, emotional, and identity dimensions. The three are hi...2022-02-2425 minLead the People#31: Self Leadership with Kamini WoodKamini Wood is the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program. An international best-selling author Kamini is driven to support both high performing teens and adults heal the relationship with themselves and to stop outsourcing their self-worth. Kamini says she messes with the way people think in order to help them gain clarity and deep self-acceptance to move forward professionally and personally.
Top 3 Takeaways
Replenish for the win—High achievers are particularly susceptible to spreading themselves thin in pursuit of positive results. Remember to rest and recuperate when needed.
Accentuate the...2022-02-1025 minLead the People#30: Leadership Archetypes with Eric RogellEric Rogell is the host of the Warriors, Lovers, Kings, and Heroes podcast. He’s a sought after corporate speaker, bestselling author, and he shows executives and entrepreneurs highly effective strategies to break through barriers, forge mental toughness, and inspire and engage their teams to be more capable, more confident, more connected.
Eric has interviewed hundreds of people including celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and military vets. He gets them to dive deep into their stories and all the memories, lessons, failures and triumphs that made them the success they are today. These are valuable insights that collectively paint a...2022-01-2734 minLead the People#29: Lead Like a Bee with Shannon DelVecchioShannon DelVecchio has always been drawn to many things—running, hiking, gardening, photography, writing, reading, travel, and most recently—beekeeping. She’s at her happiest and most fulfilled not by mastering a specific hobby/topic/task that she loves, but LEARNING about it. Beekeeping hit Shannon’s radar in December 2019 when her husband registered for "Bee School" that Winter. The pair became the proud keepers of 10,000 bees on April 18th, 2020.
Top 3 Takeaways
Embrace the learning curve—Like beekeeping, leadership is a deep subject; commit to making the investment of time and energy required to excel in the craft.
...2022-01-2024 minLead the People#28: A Leader's Journal with Kim AdesKim Ades is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching™ and The Journal That Talks Back™. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and quirky coaching style to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim’s claim to fame is teaching her powerful coaching process to leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Top 3 Takeaways
Feeling Good is Fundamental—If you want to perform at your best, you’ve got to fee...2022-01-1323 minLead the People#27: The Creative Leader with Jeff LeisawitzJeff Leisawitz burns with a mission to inspire songwriters, authors and screenwriters to amp up their creativity and shine in the world.
As an award winning musician/ producer, college songwriting prof, critically acclaimed author, distributed filmmaker and internationally in-demand coach for creatives, Jeff has devoted his life to creativity.
At its best, creativity is a way for us to be seen, expressed and connected.
With this philosophy as a guiding principle, Jeff has helped empower countless people to tap deeply into their creative hearts to live richer, more fulfilling lives.
“Not F*in...2022-01-0626 min
Fast Lane With Sara JayneEpisode 78: Matt Poepsel is Leading the PeopleMatt Poepsel is in the Fast Lane talking about leadership! Matt helps people reach their next level by boosting leadership with strength and clarity.
Find Matt here: Matt Poepsel
2021-12-3029 minLead the People#26: Back to Health with Sara JayneAs a busy wife, mom of three, and business owner, Sara knows how stressful life can be. After battling anxiety and losing her dad, Sara reevaluated everything so she could maximize her life. She discovered that we can turn things around! We can have more energy and a life full of all the "extra" we were made for.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic and wellness advocate, Sara has helped thousands of others get back on their feet the same way she did—through better nutrition, cleaner products, and a mastered mindset.
Top 3 Takeaways
Look fo...2021-11-2624 minLead the People#25: Legendary Leadership with Tommy BreedloveTommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of the book, Legendary, and Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events.
Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.
At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to...2021-11-1224 min
HRchat PodcastTalent Optimization w/ Matt Poepsel Ph.D, Predictive IndexIn this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Matt Poepsel, Ph.D. about how to attract and manage a high-performing team. Matt is “The Godfather of Talent Optimization” and the Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform. He has served in product and partner empowerment roles at The Predictive Index for the past 7 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella University and is a former U.S. Marine and Ironman triathlon finisher.Questions Include:Why does your team claim that "Once you...2021-11-0220 minLead the People#24: Leadership in the Wild with Brandon HardingBrandon Harding is a military chaplain and relationship coach with two decades of experience. His passion is assisting people and organizations in their pursuit of purpose and meaning, leading to greater productivity, healthier work cultures, and deeply satisfying relationships. He also has a coaching business, Reset Coaching, where he fuses experiences in the wild with the Immunity to Change process in order to facilitate personal and organizational development.
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Don’t fear vulnerability—Just because you’re acting in a leadership role doesn’t mean that you have to be perfect or impenetrable. Make yourself human in...2021-10-2828 minLead the People#23: Woo Woo for Women with Michelle ClarkeMichelle Clarke is obsessed with helping soul-led entrepreneurs achieve transformational success by up-leveling their energy, mindset, and habits and by helping them step into their power and speak to their authentic message. She encourages women to be unapologetically brave AF, tap back into their inner knowing and unleash their magic so they can become magnetic to their soulmate clients and bring their purpose into the world - because the world needs what they have!
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Conditioning runs deep—From the time we’re born, subtle social norms and influences shape our perspectives about ourselves and othe...2021-10-1423 minLead the People#22: Lead Like a CEO with Liz PalmieriLiz Palmieri helps the C-Suite solve people problems with science and data. She’s a former member of The Predictive Index team and has been a proud steward of the Talent Optimization discipline since its inception. Throughout her career and varied experiences, Liz’s guiding light has been making an impact and being of service to others.
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Being a CEO is a big job—just like yours! It’s helpful to think about your responsibilities and opportunities inline with this lofty and well-recognized title.
Go beyond the hard stuff—You’re likely to earn advancement...2021-09-3029 minLead the People#21: Reducing Workplace Conflict with Doug NollDouglas E. Noll, JD, MA left a successful career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. His calling is to serve humanity, and he executes his calling at many levels. He is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and a highly experienced mediator. Doug’s mission carries him from international work to helping people resolve deep interpersonal and ideological conflicts to training life inmates to be peacemakers and mediators in maximum-security prisons.
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Conflict is brain science—our response to emotion has a biological basis, and understanding this is key to resolving conflict in the work...2021-09-1629 minLead the People#20: Mattering is Leading with Angela MaiersAngela Maiers is considered one of today’s most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking. It is fair to say when she speaks, she leaves no room unchanged.
She has been praised by leaders in business, the military, and administrators of schools of every level from elementary to graduate, around the globe for the life-changing, world-changing impact she has had on the hundreds of thousands of lives with whom she has reached with her message of Mattering.
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Mattering is essential—More than a mere nice to have, mattering is a fund...2021-09-0928 minLead the People#19: Finding Audacious Confidence with Alicia CouriAs the Audacious Confidence™ Growth Expert and former Mrs. Elite U.S. Woman of Achievement, Alicia Couri strives to Influence, educate, inspire, and entertain to empower leaders to walk boldly in the direction of their dreams despite fears, feelings, or past failures.
She’s the Founder and CEO of Alicia Couri Inc., a boutique consulting firm working with CEOs and Executives to develop audaciously proactive leaders & teams using brain science and people data. She produces and hosts a nationally syndicated podcast: Leading with Audacious Confidence and 2 webshows: “Small Business Saturday Shout-Out” and “Love My Body Love Myself”.
Top 3 T...2021-09-0229 minLead the People#18: The Neurophysiology of Leadership with Toby PasmanToby Pasman is a neurophysiology researcher who graduated from the University of Oregon in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed his Masters of Psychology through Lynn University in 2021. Toby has board certifications in neurofeedback along with QEEG brain mapping.
Toby is the founder of Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro, an applied neuroscience company offering premium brain health coaching to clients globally, along with targeted neuromodulation services to clients interested in peak cognitive performance in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area.
Toby is also the host of the applied neuroscience show Roscoe's Wetsuit Neuro Podcast, which features unfiltered...2021-08-2626 minLead the People#17: Leadership Experience Design with Roberta DombrowskiRoberta Dombrowski is a passionate research leader focused on building research practices inside organizations. Over the years, Roberta has researched and designed experiences for communities of learners, educators, and enterprise clients at companies like Year Up, edX, Pluralsight, and The Predictive Index. Throughout it all, she strives to lead with empathy and mindfulness with everyone with whom she works.
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Leaders operate at every level—Whether you’re an individual contributor or a CEO, if you woke up this morning, you have the opportunity to be a leader.
No leader is perfect—You’re a work in...2021-08-1929 minLead the PeopleScaling Time with Juliana MarulandaJuliana Marulanda is a business operations expert, speaker, and the founder of ScaleTime. With over 18 years of experience across Wall Street, the nonprofit sector, technology startups, and family-owned businesses, she has now served over 200+ digital agencies. Featured on Forbes and Entrepreneur, she helps uplevel businesses into lean, mean, profitable machines. On average, Juliana and her team create ways to free up at least 40 hours per week for her clients so they can have successful agencies that run without them.Top 3 TakeawaysSpeed things up—leaders need to have a bias for action and make de...2021-08-1225 minLead the People#16: Scaling Time with Juliana MarulandaJuliana Marulanda is a business operations expert, speaker, and the founder of ScaleTime. With over 18 years of experience across Wall Street, the nonprofit sector, technology startups, and family-owned businesses, she has now served over 200+ digital agencies. Featured on Forbes and Entrepreneur, she helps uplevel businesses into lean, mean, profitable machines. On average, Juliana and her team create ways to free up at least 40 hours per week for her clients so they can have successful agencies that run without them.
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Speed things up—leaders need to have a bias for action and make decisions without al...2021-08-1225 minLead the PeopleIntentional Culture with Hema CrockettHema Crockett is a military spouse, entrepreneur, and recovering HR executive, who worked in the private sector as well as for the DOJ and State Department for 18 years before becoming an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Gig Talent, a modern talent collective connecting best in class HR consultants and leadership coaches with forward-thinking organizations. Hema has been published in Forbes and Thrive Global, among other publications and her first book, Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures, was released in February and was Amazons #1 new HR release. She lives in San Diego with her husband.Top 3 Takeaways2021-08-0527 minLead the People#15: Intentional Culture with Hema CrockettHema Crockett is a military spouse, entrepreneur, and recovering HR executive, who worked in the private sector as well as for the DOJ and State Department for 18 years before becoming an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Gig Talent, a modern talent collective connecting best in class HR consultants and leadership coaches with forward-thinking organizations. Hema has been published in Forbes and Thrive Global, among other publications and her first book, Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures, was released in February and was Amazons #1 new HR release. She lives in San Diego with her husband.
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Culture...2021-08-0527 minLead the PeopleLearning Leadership with William RaweWilliam Rawe is a prior service Marine with over 20 years of experience in human resources and leadership development. He works as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University teaching strategic management. He is currently working on his PhD in organizational psychology to further his passion for helping people thrive in the workplace. During his down time, he likes to spend time with his 11-year old son.Top 3 TakeawaysLeaders lead—When you get the right leaders on the bus and develop them to reach their full potential, the organization’s objectives manifest naturally.Practice what...2021-07-2928 minLead the PeopleLearning Leadership with William RaweWilliam Rawe is a prior service Marine with over 20 years of experience in human resources and leadership development. He works as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University teaching strategic management. He is currently working on his PhD in organizational psychology to further his passion for helping people thrive in the workplace. During his down time, he likes to spend time with his 11-year old son.Top 3 TakeawaysLeaders lead—When you get the right leaders on the bus and develop them to reach their full potential, the organization’s objectives manifest naturally.Practice what they teac...2021-07-2928 minLead the PeopleThe Leadership Locomotive with Mialei IskeAfter 14 years in Corporate America, Mialei embarked on a journey to improve her physical health and do a lot less of what was expected of her and more of what she really enjoyed. Mialei has an interest in people and our ability to communicate beyond words. She has written a coaching program that transforms the workday of the new leader instead of leaving them without any training to navigate that transition from expert to leader. Most recently, Mialei has noticed that we expect leaders to know everything when we really need to ask them Ask More Questions....2021-07-2226 minLead the PeopleThe Leadership Locomotive with Mialei IskeAfter 14 years in Corporate America, Mialei embarked on a journey to improve her physical health and do a lot less of what was expected of her and more of what she really enjoyed. Mialei has an interest in people and our ability to communicate beyond words. She has written a coaching program that transforms the workday of the new leader instead of leaving them without any training to navigate that transition from expert to leader. Most recently, Mialei has noticed that we expect leaders to know everything when we really need to ask them Ask More Questions.2021-07-2226 min
The Product Management Leaders PodcastSuper Pod Team Structure, Setting Quarterly Goals, & Prioritization Decisions (with Alisa Sheyn and Matt Poepsel, Predictive Index, Pluralsight Flow)Hi all, we are excited to share the second episode of The Product Management Leaders Podcast with you!Our aim with this podcast is to connect you with some of the top PM leaders and share their real-world strategies and tactics for building world-class products with you.In today's episode, Grant Duncan speaks with Alisa Sheyn and Matt Poepsel, who work together. Alisa is the SVP of Product at The Predictive Index and previously was the VP of Product and Interim EVP and GM of Pluralsight Flow. Matt is the VP of Partner Growth at...2021-07-2053 minLead the PeopleSelf-Centered Wellness with Jennifer BeckJennifer Beck is an entrepreneur with deep experience in the legal hemp and cannabis markets. Today, she is the CEO of Jihi, a line of self-care products that elevate performance and enhance balance from the inside out. An advocate for mental health and mind/body wellness, Jennifer believes in the power of authentic, joyful living to uncover our power, purpose and passion.Top 3 TakeawaysSelf-centered care isn’t selfish. You take care of you for me, and I’ll take care of me for you.High achievers prioritize holistic wellness. Our mental health, the way our bodi...2021-07-1521 minLead the PeopleSelf-Centered Wellness with Jennifer BeckJennifer Beck is an entrepreneur with deep experience in the legal hemp and cannabis markets. Today, she is the CEO of Jihi, a line of self-care products that elevate performance and enhance balance from the inside out. An advocate for mental health and mind/body wellness, Jennifer believes in the power of authentic, joyful living to uncover our power, purpose and passion.Top 3 TakeawaysSelf-centered care isn’t selfish. You take care of you for me, and I’ll take care of me for you.High achievers prioritize holistic wellness. Our mental health, the way...2021-07-1521 minLeadership Launchpad: The Legacy EditionYour Last Competitive Advantage with Matt PoepselOn this episode, Susan Hobson & Rob Kalwarowsky welcome Matt Poepsel, the Godfather of Talent Optimization, to the show. Matt talks about talent optimization, how to build a great team and how to gain a competitive advantage over your competition.
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Follow The Leadership Launchpad Project on...2021-07-1252 minLead the PeopleTransitioning from Military Service with Sarah Smith-BarrySarah Smith-Barry is the founder and principal consultant at Freego Consulting.She is a business psychology practitioner both on LinkedIn and in real life, improving the workplace through the use of personality and cognitive tools along with tailored roadmaps for leadership and teams to succeed.As a disabled Army veteran herself, and key member of the veteran family of Military City, San Antonio, it is important to her that she spends any free time volunteering at Veteran Service organizations, like FourBlock, where she assists veterans in their transition from service to the civilian workforce.2021-07-0823 minLead the PeopleTransitioning from Military Service with Sarah Smith-BarrySarah Smith-Barry is the founder and principal consultant at Freego Consulting.She is a business psychology practitioner both on LinkedIn and in real life, improving the workplace through the use of personality and cognitive tools along with tailored roadmaps for leadership and teams to succeed.As a disabled Army veteran herself, and key member of the veteran family of Military City, San Antonio, it is important to her that she spends any free time volunteering at Veteran Service organizations, like FourBlock, where she assists veterans in their transition from service to the civilian workforce.2021-07-0823 minLead the PeopleServant Leadership with Marcel Schwantes Marcel Schwantes is the founder of Leadership from the Core and an international speaker, leadership coach, and a columnist who attracts over 1.5 million readers monthly to his thought-leadership contributions. Top 3 Takeaways With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility—Marcel found himself in a toxic work environment, and it landed him in the hospital. When he later worked for a people-first leader, his experience and his results improved dramatically. Be a people-first leader for your people.Stay Humble—seasoned leaders may find it tempting to believe they have all the answers. It’s important that you take off th...2021-07-0124 minLead the PeopleServant Leadership with Marcel SchwantesMarcel Schwantes is the founder of Leadership from the Core and an international speaker, leadership coach, and a columnist who attracts over 1.5 million readers monthly to his thought-leadership contributions.Top 3 TakeawaysWith Great Power Comes Great Responsibility—Marcel found himself in a toxic work environment, and it landed him in the hospital. When he later worked for a people-first leader, his experience and his results improved dramatically. Be a people-first leader for your people.Stay Humble—seasoned leaders may find it tempting to believe they have all the answers. It’s important that you take off th...2021-07-0124 min
The Veteran (Semi) ProfessionalEp. 73: Psychology, running an Ironman, and delivering value with Matt PoepselSend us a textMatt Poepsel is a true renaisance man. After the Marines, he got a PhD, worked in startups, run an Ironman and so much more. He's a fascinating cat and you'll definitely enjoy this talk. 2021-06-3053 minLead the PeopleProductive Procrastination with Kimberly SpencerKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com. She helps visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.Top 3 TakeawaysPick up the pace—early career leaders often delay when making decisions. This can hold you back. Of course you’ll experience self-doubt—we all do—but as a leader, all eyes are on you to be decisive when it counts.Expand your perspective—experience...2021-06-2429 minLead the PeopleProductive Procrastination with Kimberly SpencerKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com. She helps visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.Top 3 TakeawaysPick up the pace—early career leaders often delay when making decisions. This can hold you back. Of course you’ll experience self-doubt—we all do—but as a leader, all eyes are on you to be decisive when it counts.Expand your perspective—experienced leaders need to lo...2021-06-2429 minLead the PeopleThe Self-Authoring Mind with Susanna KatsmanSusanna Katsman is a leadership development consultant and a coach. She has held a variety of leadership roles in healthcare and higher education settings. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Susanna is also certified as a Talent Optimization Consultant and a practitioner of The Predictive Index talent optimization platform.Top 3 TakeawaysWhile having a socialized mind may help you be a great team member, having a self-authoring mind is more critical than ever to be a great leader. A self-authoring mind can be d...2021-06-0823 minLead the PeopleThe Self-Authoring Mind with Susanna KatsmanSusanna Katsman is a leadership development consultant and a coach. She has held a variety of leadership roles in healthcare and higher education settings. She holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Susanna is also certified as a Talent Optimization Consultant and a practitioner of The Predictive Index talent optimization platform.Top 3 TakeawaysWhile having a socialized mind may help you be a great team member, having a self-authoring mind is more critical than ever to be a great leader. A self-authoring mind can be developed with p...2021-06-0823 minLead the PeopleResilience with Andrea Wilson WoodsAndrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.Top 3 TakeawaysDuring challenging times, it’s all the more important to remember your wh...2021-06-0120 minLead the PeopleResilience with Andrea Wilson WoodsAndrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching, and advocacy. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister to liver cancer.Top 3 TakeawaysDuring challenging times, it’s all the more important to remember your why—your Nort...2021-06-0120 minLead the PeopleChange and the Brain with Dr. Joanna MasseyJoanna Dodd Massey, Ph.D., MBA has more than 25 years of experience in the media industry at companies, such as Condé Nast, Lionsgate, CBS, Viacom, Discovery and Hasbro. She’s an experienced C-level communications executive and Board Director. Joanna has managed brand reputation, corporate turnaround, crisis communications, culture transformation, and multi-million-dollar P&Ls. She’s the author of two books, "Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations In One Workplace" and "Communicating During a Crisis: Influencing Others When the Stakes are High"Top 3 TakeawaysOur brains are wired to detect threats in ou...2021-05-2524 minLead the PeopleChange and the Brain with Dr. Joanna MasseyJoanna Dodd Massey, Ph.D., MBA has more than 25 years of experience in the media industry at companies, such as Condé Nast, Lionsgate, CBS, Viacom, Discovery and Hasbro. She’s an experienced C-level communications executive and Board Director. Joanna has managed brand reputation, corporate turnaround, crisis communications, culture transformation, and multi-million-dollar P&Ls. She’s the author of two books, "Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations In One Workplace" and "Communicating During a Crisis: Influencing Others When the Stakes are High"Top 3 TakeawaysOur brains are wired to detect threats in our environment—whether those threats are real or...2021-05-2524 minLead the PeopleVision with Paul ClaxtonPaul is the Founder and CEO of Reciprocity ROI, Inc., a technology management consulting firm. He’s a thought leader, an investor, and a futurist. Like me, Paul is a former Marine. Unlike me, Paul is an expert in all things heavy tech including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and other technologies that are changing our world for the better—usually. I sat down with Paul to learn about how we can see into the future despite being hyper-present in our business and our leadership.Top 3 TakeawaysEntrepreneurship and leade...2021-05-1824 minLead the PeopleVision with Paul ClaxtonPaul is the Founder and CEO of Reciprocity ROI, Inc., a technology management consulting firm. He’s a thought leader, an investor, and a futurist. Like me, Paul is a former Marine. Unlike me, Paul is an expert in all things heavy tech including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and other technologies that are changing our world for the better—usually. I sat down with Paul to learn about how we can see into the future despite being hyper-present in our business and our leadership.Top 3 TakeawaysEntrepreneurship and leadership are at th...2021-05-1824 min
NeuroFlex PodcastNFX #114: Psychology of Talent Optimization w/ Matt Poepsel, PhDMatt Poepsel is affectionately known as The Godfather of Talent Optimization and serves as Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index, provider of the world’s leading talent optimization platform. Over a career spanning 20+ years, he made the shift from insecure business manager (IBM) to authentic people leader (APL). Now it’s his mission to help aspiring “leaders at every level” do the same. After serving 6 years as a Reconnaissance Marine and Arabic linguist, he took his first civilian job in high tech. He enjoyed the work, but he felt that something was missing. He embraced his passion...2021-05-1533 minLead the PeopleSleep with Colin McIntoshColin McIntosh, founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a fast-growing bedding and sustainability company based in Denver, Colorado. Sheets & Giggles’ eucalyptus lyocell sheets recently won Good Housekeeping Magazine’s “Overall Best Sheets” award. Colin & his well-rested team are all about sustainability, reforestation, philanthropy, and building his cheeky brand. I reached out to Colin after I received a strong, passionate response to a LinkedIn post I wrote about sleep.Top 3 TakeawaysPrioritize sleep—the work will always be there, so give yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate. You’ll improve your performance...2021-05-1022 minLead the PeopleSleep with Colin McIntoshColin McIntosh, founder & CEO of Sheets & Giggles, a fast-growing bedding and sustainability company based in Denver, Colorado. Sheets & Giggles’ eucalyptus lyocell sheets recently won Good Housekeeping Magazine’s “Overall Best Sheets” award. Colin & his well-rested team are all about sustainability, reforestation, philanthropy, and building his cheeky brand. I reached out to Colin after I received a strong, passionate response to a LinkedIn post I wrote about sleep.Top 3 TakeawaysPrioritize sleep—the work will always be there, so give yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate. You’ll improve your performance, and you can pick up where you le...2021-05-1022 minLead the PeopleSelf Awareness with Dr. Greg BarnettDr. Greg Barnett is the Chief People Scientist at Energage, the provider of a leading employee engagement platform. Greg is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist who’s done stints at Hogan Assessments and IBM Kenexa. More recently, Greg and I worked together at The Predictive Index. He’s as entertaining as he is knowledgeable, and as soon as I launched my new podcast, I couldn’t wait to get Greg onto the show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to feedback when it’s given to you, but don’t be overly self-critical—make progress, don’t chase perfecti...2021-05-0423 minLead the PeopleSelf Awareness with Dr. Greg BarnettDr. Greg Barnett is the Chief People Scientist at Energage, the provider of a leading employee engagement platform. Greg is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist who’s done stints at Hogan Assessments and IBM Kenexa. More recently, Greg and I worked together at The Predictive Index. He’s as entertaining as he is knowledgeable, and as soon as I launched my new podcast, I couldn’t wait to get Greg onto the show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to feedback when it’s given to you, but don’t be overly self-critical—make progress, don’t chase...2021-05-0423 minLead the PeopleAuthenticity with Thad PetersonThad Peterson is the Director of Product Marketing, Core Platform at Zoominfo. Thad and I worked together at The Predictive Index, and he has always struck me as one of the most authentic people I’ve ever met. When I decided to delve into the topic of leadership authenticity, I knew I had to get Thad onto my show. Top 3 TakeawaysPay attention to how other leaders make you feel when you feel at your best, and try replicate those specific behaviors in your own leadership.Show interest in other people as people and you...2021-04-2622 minLead the PeopleAuthenticity with Thad PetersonThad Peterson is the Director of Product Marketing, Core Platform at Zoominfo. Thad and I worked together at The Predictive Index, and he has always struck me as one of the most authentic people I’ve ever met. When I decided to delve into the topic of leadership authenticity, I knew I had to get Thad onto my show. Top 3 Takeaways:Pay attention to how other leaders make you feel when you feel at your best, and try replicate those specific behaviors in your own leadership.Show interest in other people as people and you’ll have...2021-04-2622 minLead the PeopleOrigin StoriesIn this inaugural episode, I share a series of origin stories.MY STORY [1:29]I provide a detailed walkthrough of my story arc to help you get to know me better and understand my leadership perspective.THE STORY OF THIS PODCAST [14:09]I relate how I decided to start a podcast centered on leadership development.YOUR STORY [16:28]I share what you might be experiencing when you want to double down on your leadership development.I also summarize the episode with my Top Three Takeaways [18:15].You can follow me...2021-04-2019 min