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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
Office Design
Diversity and Inclusion
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, Elena Agaragimova explores the evolving relationship between employee engagement and performance. She challenges the idea that traditional engagement strategies are enough and makes the case for shifting toward unlocking human potent... more

In this episode, leadership coach Lee Scott explores why so many managers avoid hard conversations and what to do about it. He shares how fear, unclear expectations, and lack of training often hold leaders back from saying what needs to be said.

Lee... more

In this episode, Jaime Nolan, CAE, shares her journey of transforming organizational culture, challenging outdated systems, and leading with authenticity during times of change. With deep experience in association leadership, Jaime opens up about the... more

In this episode, Lissy Alden joins the show to unpack what mental fitness really means and how it applies to leadership. She shares how mindset impacts performance, what it looks like to shift from being hijacked by emotion to intentionally choosing ... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Scott
Founder and Chief Change Agent for Unleashing Leaders, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.
Unleashing Leaders
Episode: #151: Why Managers Avoid Critical Conversations and What To Do About It (feat. Lee Scott)
Jaime Nolan
President and CEO of the National Speakers Association
National Speakers Association
Episode: #150: Rewriting The Playbook And Leading Others Through Change (feat. Jaime Nolan, CAE)
Lissy Alden
CEO and founder of Mindy, an advocate for mental fitness and reducing employee burnout
Mindy
Episode: #149: The Science And The ‘So What’ Of Mental Fitness (feat. Lissy Alden)
Kelly Meerbott
Acclaimed TEDx and keynote speaker, author, podcast host, and award-winning certified leadership expert
kellymeerbott.com
Episode: #148: How to Move from Middling to Magnificent (feat. Kelly Meerbott)
Andy Allaway
CEO of Empire Flippers, specializing in sales, operations, and remote leadership
Empire Flippers
Episode: #147: Navigating Change and Leading Through Crisis (feat. Andy Allaway)
Aaron Wagner
Founder of FromwithN and a leadership coach focused on helping middle managers lead with clarity and confidence
Episode: #146: Building Conviction and Scaling Vision with Aaron Wagner
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

Host

Matt Poepsel
Host of Lead the People

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 935 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 States5 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 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 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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#151: Why Managers Avoid Critical Conversations and What To Do About It (feat. Lee Scott)
Q: Why is it that we just don't always approach the conversations that we need to be having as leaders?
Many leaders are caught in a cycle of fear and frustration, leading them to hesitate in addressing critical conversations.
#150: Rewriting The Playbook And Leading Others Through Change (feat. Jaime Nolan, CAE)
Q: What is the hardest part of driving change within an organization?
The hardest part is ensuring ongoing communication, as people often do not connect with changes until they personally impact them.
#150: Rewriting The Playbook And Leading Others Through Change (feat. Jaime Nolan, CAE)
Q: What strategies do you use to align stakeholders during changes?
I focus on collaborative leadership, ensuring multiple perspectives are heard, which fosters buy-in even if final decisions differ.
#149: The Science And The ‘So What’ Of Mental Fitness (feat. Lissy Alden)
Q: How can practicing mental fitness translate to benefits for the team and the company?
Practicing mental fitness enables individuals to show up with a clearer, more focused mind, improving mood and energy, which positively influences team dynamics and productivity.
#149: The Science And The ‘So What’ Of Mental Fitness (feat. Lissy Alden)
Q: What are the three categories of work needed for mental fitness?
The three categories are Stop, Slow, and Go, which focus on resting the mind, expanding perspectives, and recognizing progress.

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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. Lee Scott
2. Jaime Nolan
3. Lissy Alden
4. Kelly Meerbott
5. Andy Allaway
6. Aaron Wagner
7. William C. Spears
8. Sara Escobar

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