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Lead the People

Matt Poepsel, PhD
Leadership
Employee Engagement
Leadership Development
Mental Health
Workplace Culture
Human Resources
Company Culture
Remote Work
Work-Life Balance
Team Dynamics
Authenticity
Organizational Culture
Hybrid Work
Personal Development
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Awareness
Employee Experience
Talent Optimization
Emotional Intelligence
Coaching

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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Neil Ifill
Author of The Cart Before The Horse, Practical Considerations for Workplace Leadership
Author
Episode: #172 Why Authenticity Is Your Leadership Edge (feat. Neil Ifill)
Kevin Rice
CEO and founder of Hathaway, host of CEOs and ABCs
Hathaway; Bounteous (acquisition)
Episode: #171 How the CEO Mindset Can Make You a Better Parent (feat. Kevin Rice)
Tyler Dickerhoof
Author and keynote speaker focused on personal development
The Things We Hide (book)
Episode: #170 Why Vulnerability Is Your Greatest Leadership Tool (feat. Tyler Dickerhoof)
Peter Georgariou
Founder and CEO of Karma Dharma
Karma Dharma
Episode: #169 Why Purpose Is the "North Star" for Strategy (feat. Peter Georgariou)
Jessica DeAngelo
Chief Hiking Officer and Founder of Hike to Become; TEDx speaker; author
Hike to Become
Episode: #168 Why Your Best Thinking Happens on a Hike (feat. Jessica DeAngelo)
Jill Schulman
US Marine Corps veteran turned leadership expert; author of The Bravery Effect
The Bravery Effect; Psychology Today contributor
Episode: #167 How To Train Your Brain To Do Hard Things (feat. Jill Schulman)
Daphne B. Latimore
Organizational strategist, executive coach and author of The Leadership Trilogy
Self-empowered leadership consultant; author
Episode: #166: Why Every Manager Should Be A Coach (feat. Daphne B. Latimore)
Jevon Wooden
CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group; speaker, coach, and author
BrightMind Consulting Group
Episode: #165: Leading Through Uncertainty with Empathy (feat. Jevon Wooden)
Alaina Levine
Professional speaker, corporate comedian, science writer, coach and author; expert in STEM workforce and career development
Alaina Levine
Episode: #164: Turn Your Current Job into Your Unicorn Career (feat. Alaina G. Levine)

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Matt Poepsel
Host of Lead the People

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 948 ratings
  • Terrific Podcast for Leaders

    I love this podcast and Matt’s webinars and approach to leadership. Really enjoy each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antipasti13
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast for every leader

    Love the conversations with experts in leadership, wellbeing, and productivity — engaging and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daria Rudnik
    Israel6 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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#170 Why Vulnerability Is Your Greatest Leadership Tool (feat. Tyler Dickerhoof)
Q: What is the best first step for a listener who suspects they are erecting walls around themselves?
The best first step is to acknowledge that the insecurity exists, name it clearly, and begin describing how it shows up, which then allows for awareness, conversations, and actionable steps to move forward.
#169 Why Purpose Is the "North Star" for Strategy (feat. Peter Georgariou)
Q: Does having a purpose-led orientation make strategy and people work easier or harder?
It can be both: it adds complexity by expanding what is measured, but it also provides a clear compass that aligns decisions and daily behavior with core values, making actions more coherent and authentic.
#166: Why Every Manager Should Be A Coach (feat. Daphne B. Latimore)
Q: What is the distinction between coaching for development and professional coaching as a career?
The distinction is clear: the book teaches core coaching principles to apply within the organization, while it also provides resources for those who want to pursue coaching as a profession, but it is not a manual for becoming a professional coach by itself.
#166: Why Every Manager Should Be A Coach (feat. Daphne B. Latimore)
Q: How should managers balance coaching with the realities of time pressure in today's work environment?
The guidance is to weave coaching into regular moments—use weekly coaching opportunities in team meetings and brief one-on-one conversations to shift from directive to exploratory conversations, making space for questions and growth without necessarily adding substantial time.
#166: Why Every Manager Should Be A Coach (feat. Daphne B. Latimore)
Q: What motivated you to write not just one book but a trilogy, and how do the books connect to practical coaching today?
Daphne explains that the trilogy evolved from three intertwined topics—alignment with organizational strategy, internal coaching, and leadership presence—that together address how leaders can translate strategy into everyday behaviors. Each book stands on its own but supports a cohesive message about building an engaged, high-performing workplace; the series was meant to be accessible, not a single 500-page manual.

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This show centers on practical leadership, talent optimization, and workplace transformation, featuring executives, researchers, and practitioners who share frameworks, tools, and real-world stories for leading with humanity and performance. Episodes often explore coaching cultures, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and how to navigate AI-driven changes, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for managers, HR leaders, and strategic teams. A notable trait is the diversity of guests—from veterans and researchers to authors and consultants—bringing a mix of empirical insights and lived experience to help leaders unlock better outcomes for people and organizations.

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Recent guests on Lead the People include:

1. Neil Ifill
2. Kevin Rice
3. Tyler Dickerhoof
4. Peter Georgariou
5. Jessica DeAngelo
6. Jill Schulman
7. Daphne B. Latimore
8. Jevon Wooden

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