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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#165: Leading Through Uncertainty with Empathy (feat. Jevon Wooden)

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...
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#164: Turn Your Current Job into Your Unicorn Career (feat. Alaina G. Levine)

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...
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#163: How to Help Your Team CLICK (feat. Daria Rudnik)

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...
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#162: Authenticity as a Leadership Operating System (feat. Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore)

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...
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#161: How to lead with humanity in the age of AI (feat. Faisal Hoque)

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...
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#160: Stop Fighting Resistance and Start Learning From It (feat. Dr. Jeffrey Yip)

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,...
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#159: How To Win From Within And Avoid Burning Out (feat. JM Ryerson)

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...
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#158: From Overwhelmed to Confident Manager (feat. Ashley Herd)

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,...
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#157: Kiss Your Job Goodbye: The End Of Work As We Knew It (feat. Sophie Wade)

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...
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#156: Rewriting the Narratives Keeping You Stuck (feat. Nancy Burger)

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...
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#155: The Hidden Cost of Workaholism: Busting Overwork Myths (feat. Malissa Clark)

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...
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#154: How to Unlock Superperformance in Your Organization (feat. George Pesansky)

George Pesansky is a recognized leader in Operational Excellence, with a career spanning more than 30 years in performance optimization, executive coaching, and systematic improvement. He has trained and coached over...
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