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Lead the People

Matt Poepsel, PhD
Employee Engagement
Mental Health
Hybrid Work
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Leadership Capital
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Workplace Management
Technology In Work
Leadership Development
Stress Management
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Office Design
Talent Optimization
Gen Z
AI In Business
Team Dynamics
Emotional Intelligence
Five C's Of Leadership

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 b... more

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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.

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In this episode, workplace culture experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray join the show to challenge outdated ideas about culture, design, and how organizations actually function.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 building people-centered environments a... more

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 her journey shaped a people-first a... more

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William C. Spears
Active military professional with a distinguished career in the US Navy, including service on nuclear-powered submarines and various roles such as weapon officer and executive officer.
US Navy
Episode: #145: Leadership Lessons from a Navy Submariner with CDR William C. Spears
Sara Escobar
Workplace strategist and change leader for global companies such as Riot Games, Netflix, and Hulu.
Episode: #144: Culture Doesn’t Just Happen, It’s Built With Intention with Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray
Corinne Murray
Work futurist and workplace leader with experience at WeWork, American Express, and CBRE.
Episode: #144: Culture Doesn’t Just Happen, It’s Built With Intention with Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray
Ash Hynie
CEO and founder of ManageUp, former chef and engineer
ManageUp
Episode: #143: Belonging Isn’t a Bonus, It’s the Baseline with Ash Hynie
Jennifer Kahnweiler
Best-selling author and one of the leading experts on introverts at work.
Episode: #142: Introversion Isn’t a Barrier — It’s an Advantage with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Jacob Morgan
Professionally trained futurist, author of six best-selling books, and globally recognized keynote speaker
Future of Work Leaders
Episode: #141: The Future of Work Isn’t Perks — It’s Purpose with Jacob Morgan
Andrew Hartman
Founder of Time Boss and productivity expert
Time Boss
Episode: #140: Manage Your Time Like a Boss with Andrew Hartman
Matt Ley
Co-founder and Chief Strategist at IPN Advisors, author of Manage Your Gaps
IPN Advisors
Episode: #139: Fulfillment at Work Isn’t a Perk — It’s Your Responsibility with Matt Ley
Mike Zani
CEO of The Predictive Index and author of The Science of Dream Teams
The Predictive Index
Episode: #136: Talent Optimization Isn’t HR’s Job—It’s Yours with Mike Zani

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Matt Poepsel
Host of Lead the People

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 868 ratings
  • Matt & Lead the People are true standouts in how we craft the future of leadership!

    Matt has created something rare and genuinely meaningful with Lead The People!

    In a world stuffed with surface-level advice, Matt cuts through the noise with clarity, warmth, and insight that lands like a much needed truth serum that makes every interaction feel like you’re sitting down with a tried and true friend. I’ve learned so much about human centered leadership from Matt’s work. His ability to connect deeply with his guests is *chef’s kiss*. Curiosity, empathy, and wicked smart insight... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Poffenroth, Ph.D.
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast for HR, execs, and people managers

    Most managers learn how to manage people at the expense of their direct reports. Matt’s podcast helps people at all stages of their career realize their full potential as leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJM_SF
    United Statesa year ago
  • Living The Lessons - Engaging Conversations

    Matt draws key lessons out of his listeners and shares the roadmap and hard truths about making the come to life. Great show and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John S13
    United States2 years ago
  • Always a great lesson

    I love getting the bite size lessons from different people leaders that I can put into practice immediately. I also appreciate the diversity of guests speakers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adrisanchez21
    United States2 years ago

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Matt creates something rare and genuinely meaningful, cutting through the noise with clarity and insight.
Diversity of guests and bite-sized lessons make the content actionable and relatable.
Engaging conversations that share key lessons and insights into leadership challenges.
Great podcast for HR, execs, and people managers focusing on realizing full potential as leaders.

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#145: Leadership Lessons from a Navy Submariner with CDR William C. Spears
Q: What are some of the challenges that inherently come along with a zero defect environment?
Commander Spears discusses that while striving for zero defects can drive high standards, it can also lead to burdensome administrative processes and psychological pressures if not managed correctly.
#145: Leadership Lessons from a Navy Submariner with CDR William C. Spears
Q: Is it true that that box of purpose is just automatically checked for all the sailors under your command when you're on a submarine or is there something more at play here?
Commander Spears explains that sincerity in communicating purpose is crucial and if leaders do not believe in their mission, they should seek another job.
#143: Belonging Isn’t a Bonus, It’s the Baseline with Ash Hynie
Q: What does that actually look like in today's workforce and workplaces?
Ash discusses the disproportionate layoffs affecting marginalized groups and how biases and historical exclusion lead to them being the first to be let go during layoffs.
#142: Introversion Isn’t a Barrier — It’s an Advantage with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Q: What are some of the different ways of demonstrating presence that you recommend for our introverted leaders?
Examples include utilizing facial expressions, paraphrasing back what you've heard, and being intentional about verbal engagement.
#142: Introversion Isn’t a Barrier — It’s an Advantage with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Q: What led you, Jennifer, to research and write about introverts in the workplace?
Kahnweiler was inspired by her marriage to an introvert and her interest in better understanding this personality type to support them in professional environments.

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Focusing on authentic leadership development, the discussions often intersect themes of employee engagement, workplace equity, burnout prevention, and branding. Each episode typically features experts from varied industries who share their insights on how to create meaningful workplace experiences, embrace compassionate leadership, and foster organizational cultures that prioritize human connection and purpose. This exploration of contemporary leadership challenges is unique, particularly for its balance of academic perspectives and practical applications, making it a crucial resource for executives, HR professionals, and anyone interested in evolving their leadership style.

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Recent guests on Lead the People include:

1. William C. Spears
2. Sara Escobar
3. Corinne Murray
4. Ash Hynie
5. Jennifer Kahnweiler
6. Jacob Morgan
7. Andrew Hartman
8. Matt Ley

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