Hosted by Matt Poepsel, PhD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 176 episodes
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Lead The People is your guide to unlocking your true potential as an authentic leader. Hosted by Dr. Matt Poepsel—The Godfather of Talent Optimization—this podcast dives deep into the art and science of what it takes to lead at the next level. With insightful conversations and practical strategies, each episode equips executives, strategic HR pros, and aspiring leaders with the tools it takes to boost performance, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact. Whether exploring the latest workplace trends or tackling real-world leadership challenges, Lead The People offers an enlightened approach to leadership. Embark on a rewarding journey to become the leader your people deserve—the leader you were meant to be.
Matt Poepsel, PhD hosts Lead the People, a business show with 176 episodes published.
Trust doesn't break all at once. It erodes quietly, through gaps in communication, unanswered questions, and decisions that arrive without context. By the time leaders notice it's gone, the damage is already running thro
Most businesses assume staying profitable means staying on mission. But for Eric Ries, creator of The Lean Startup and author of the new book Incorruptible , the real threat to any great company isn't a bad quarter, it's
Most organizations believe that more leadership training means better leaders. But for Neil Ifill , author of The Cart Before the Horse , the real problem isn't a lack of programs; it's that the wrong people keep getting
Most high-achieving leaders believe that working harder is the path to a fulfilling life. But for Kevin Rice , co-founder of Hathaway and host of the CEOs and ABCs podcast , the relentless pursuit of career success nearl
Most leaders believe that projecting confidence means hiding their doubts. But for Tyler Dickerhoof , author and personal development coach, the walls we build to conceal our fears and insecurities are the very things ke
When organizations face a crossroad, the instinct is often to stick to the familiar and double down on what worked yesterday. But for Peter Georgariou , founder and CEO of karmadharma , true growth happens in the "empty
When we’re drowning in Slack notifications and back-to-back Zooms, most of us just try to "productivity-hack" our way out of it. But Jessica DeAngelo , founder of Hike to Become , says we’ve got it all backward. We don’t
When bravery is mistaken for fearlessness, leaders often feel like frauds the moment they experience a racing heart or sweaty palms. But according to U.S. Marine Corps veteran and leadership expert Jill Schulman , braver
In this episode, Matt Poepsel sits down with Daphne to discuss The Leadership Trilogy , a three-book collection designed to help leaders at every level lead with clarity and confidence. They explore the critical shift fr
Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group, is a speaker, coach, and author of two books, including From Functional to Phenomenal. A Bronze Star recipient and Army veteran, his expertise in leadership and business
Alaina G. Levine, CSP, is a professional speaker, corporate comedian, science writer, coach, and author of books, including Networking for Nerds, which beat out Einstein for an award (REALLY!), and Create Your Unicorn Ca
Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING, and co-author of The AI Revolution. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of internation
Cristina Amigoni is a leadership, culture, and team transformation expert, author of The Authenticity Upgrade: Rebooting Leadership for Real Humans, and co-founder of Siamo, a human-centric leadership and culture consult
Faisal Hoque is a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and futurist focused on guiding leaders through transformation and disruption. In this episode, he explores the intersection of mindfulness, innovation, and sus
Dr. Jeffrey Yip is a business school professor at Simon Fraser University and a leadership scholar known for his Listen and Build approach to leading change. Through his work with executive leaders and organizations, Jef
JM Ryerson is a leadership and performance coach, international speaker, and host of the Let’s Go Win podcast. Through his Win From Within coaching framework, JM helps growth-minded leaders and teams align their values,
Ashley Herd is the founder of Manager Method, a platform designed to help new and experienced leaders navigate the complexities of people management with confidence and clarity. Drawing from her background in law, HR, an
Sophie Wade is a work futurist, thought leader, and author focused on evolving workplaces for today’s dynamic environment. Through her advisory, writing, and speaking, she helps leaders navigate the shift toward empathy-
Nancy Burger is a thought transformation expert, keynote speaker, and executive coach who helps leaders and teams rewire limiting thought patterns to unlock breakthrough performance. A former Wall Street banker turned pr
Malissa Clark is a Professor of industrial/organizational (I-O) psychology at the University of Georgia, where she has been on faculty since 2013. Currently, she serves as Head of the department of psychology and directo
Eric Ries
creator of the Lean Startup method, founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange, author of Incorruptible · Long-Term Stock Exchange
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Rice
Principal · St. Joseph Catholic School
1 appearance on this show
Tyler Dickerhoof
host of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show podcast · Impact Driven Leader
1 appearance on this show
Jill Schulman
former United States Marine, positive psychology expert, speaker, author of The Bravery Effect · Breakthrough Leadership Group
2 appearances on this show
Jevon Wooden
speaker, coach, author, veteran, CEO · BrightMind Consulting Group
1 appearance on this show
Alaina G. Levine
self-proclaimed “Queen of Nerds”, author, speaker
1 appearance on this show
Daria Rudnik
Team Architect, Executive Leadership Coach, co-author of The AI Revolution
1 appearance on this show
Faisal Hoque
entrepreneur, futurist, author · Transcend
1 appearance on this show
JM Ryerson
leadership and performance coach, international speaker, best-selling author · Let's Go Win
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Herd
former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, podcast host · The Manager Method
2 appearances on this show
Sophie Wade
Work Innovation Specialist · Flexcel Network
1 appearance on this show
Malissa Clark
associate professor of industrial/organizational psychology · University of Georgia
1 appearance on this show
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