#137: 10 Tools of the Leadership Trade - Part 1 with Matt Poepsel

Sep 4, 2025

Discover essential tools for effective leadership! From mastering tasks with Todoist to continuous learning via MasterClass, these resources tackle common managerial challenges. Learn how to prioritize mental health at work with Spring Health, and create a culture of recognition using Prezzee's flexible gift cards. Enhance your storytelling skills with Canva, allowing anyone to craft stunning visuals. Tune in to uncover strategies that help leaders stay organized, engaged, and supportive!

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INSIGHT

Three Core Manager Pain Points

Managers commonly feel they lack time, doubt they're doing things right, or are constantly behind.
Identifying tools that address time, confidence, and backlog can materially improve leadership performance.

ANECDOTE

Ten Years With Todoist

Matt switched from a paper notebook system to Todoist and has used it for over 10 years.
He enjoyed Todoist's gamification and reached its high 'karma' level early in his use.

ADVICE

Capture Recurring Work And Block Your Time

Use recurring tasks and cross-device sync to capture commitments and avoid relying on memory.
Integrate Todoist with your calendar to block time and manage capacity proactively.

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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 constantly behind.

Todoist - Master Your Time and Tasks A comprehensive task management system that transforms chaos into controlled productivity through recurring tasks, cross-device sync, and seamless calendar integration. https://todoist.com
MasterClass - Invest in Continuous Learning An online learning platform offering world-class instruction that helps leaders become well-rounded humans, not just better businesspeople. https://masterclass.com
Spring Health - Prioritize Team Mental Health A comprehensive mental health platform that enables proactive rather than reactive approaches to workplace wellbeing and team support. https://springhealth.com
Prezzee - Build a Recognition-Rich Culture A flexible employee recognition platform that converts appreciation into personalized gift cards from 360+ brands, making meaningful recognition both easy and impactful. https://prezzee.com
Canva - Create Winning Presentations A design platform that empowers leaders to become visual storytellers without requiring design skills, perfect for presentations, social media, and team communications. https://canva.com

Stay tuned for tools 6-10 in my next episode!

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