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#141: The Future of Work Isn’t Perks — It’s Purpose with Jacob Morgan
In this episode, futurist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker Jacob Morgan joins the show to challenge today’s assumptions about employee experience. Drawing from his new book, “The 8 Laws of Employee...
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#140: Manage Your Time Like a Boss with Andrew Hartman
In this episode, Andrew Hartman, founder of Time Boss, joins the show to challenge the way leaders think about time. Drawing from his own burnout and breakthrough, Andrew reveals how high-achieving professionals can...
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#139: Fulfillment at Work Isn’t a Perk — It’s Your Responsibility with Matt Ley
In this episode, Matt Ley, Co-Founder of IPN Advisors and author of Manage Your Gaps, joins the show to explore how fulfillment, energy, and effective management intersect to drive purpose and performance.
He shares...
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#138: 10 Tools of the Leadership Trade - Part 2 with Matt Poepsel
After years of hosting this podcast and interviewing incredible leaders, I've identified the tools that solve the most common manager challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about doing things right, and feeling...
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#137: 10 Tools of the Leadership Trade - Part 1 with Matt Poepsel
After years of hosting this podcast and interviewing incredible leaders, I've identified the tools that solve the most common manager challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about doing things right, and feeling...
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#136: Talent Optimization Isn’t HR’s Job—It’s Yours with Mike Zani
In this episode, Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index and author of The Science of Dream Teams, joins the show to break down how behavioral science can transform hiring, culture, and leadership.
From his Olympic...
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135: The Real Reason Employees Stay with Matt Rieck
In this episode, Matt Rieck, Chief Human Resources Officer at End Zone Insurance and author of The Employee Retention Bible, joins the show to share proven strategies for keeping your best people. From rethinking...
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134: Leading with Heart in a Metrics-Obsessed World with Adam Weber
Adam Weber has helped grow organizations, lead people-first teams, and navigate the tension between humanity and performance.
In this episode of Lead The People, Adam Weber and Matt Poepsel talks about why real...
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133: Creating Safer Workplaces Starts by Telling the Truth with Leigh Elena Henderson
Leigh Elena Henderson spent years in corporate HR — until the system she upheld broke her down.
In this episode, Leigh shares her powerful story of leaving the corporate world behind and using her voice to expose the...
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#132: From Invisible to Invaluable: Building Cultures of Significance with Zach Mercurio
What happens when people don’t feel seen, needed, or valued at work? In this episode, author and researcher Zach Mercurio joins Matt Poepsel for a powerful conversation on mattering — the often-missing ingredient in...
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#131: Why Being Proactive About Mental Health Changes Everything with Stephen Sokoler
In this conversation, Stephen Sokoler unpacks the evolving definition of mental health and its impact on the modern workplace. As founder and CEO of Journey, Stephen challenges the outdated, reactive approach to...
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#130: Transforming Toxic Management with Marcel Schwantes
In this conversation, Marcel Schwantes discusses the profound effects of toxic management on personal health and workplace dynamics. He emphasizes the need for humane leadership characterized by empathy, kindness,...
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