Lead the People

Lead the People

Hosted by: Matt Poepsel, PhD

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...

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#146: Building Conviction and Scaling Vision with Aaron Wagner

Aaron Wagner is the Founder of FromwithN and a leadership coach who helps middle managers lead with clarity and confidence. With over two decades of experience in founder-led companies, he's led teams, built...
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#145: Leadership Lessons from a Navy Submariner with CDR William C. Spears

In this episode, Commander William C. Spears of the U.S. Navy joins the show to share leadership lessons forged under pressure, from commanding nuclear submarines to building resilient, high-performing teams. He...
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#144: Culture Doesn’t Just Happen, It’s Built With Intention with Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray

In this episode, workplace culture experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray join the show to challenge outdated ideas about culture, design, and how organizations actually function. Drawing from their experience...
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#143: Belonging Isn’t a Bonus, It’s the Baseline with Ash Hynie

In this episode, ManageUp founder and CEO Ash Hynie joins the show to rehumanize the way we think about leadership, feedback, and performance. With a background in culinary arts, engineering, and HR, Ash shares how...
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#142: Introversion Isn’t a Barrier — It’s an Advantage with Jennifer Kahnweiler

In this episode, bestselling author and introvert-at-work expert Jennifer Kahnweiler joins the show to reframe how we think about leadership, presence, and performance in the workplace. Drawing from her updated book...
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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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