The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

CNLP 597 | Matt Tresidder on Where Bad Leaders Come From, How to Deal with Brutal Feedback, The Secret to A Great One on One Meeting, and Why Management is Dead

Sep 14, 2023

Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr and recent CEO of the year, shares his journey from rookie leader to CEO, his biggest mistakes, how to deal with brutal feedback, the secret to a great one-on-one meeting, and why management is dead. Topics include: where bad leaders come from, the influence of 'tall poppy syndrome', challenges and growth of leadership, T3B3 process for feedback, managing generational differences, inner model logs and positive mantras.

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Matt Tresidder

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Quick takeaways

Creating a culture of people development is crucial in effective leadership.

The transition from being a top performer to a leader can be challenging, but embracing naivety and being open to learning can help navigate this transition.

The traditional top-down management approach is becoming outdated, and leaders should prioritize people development and create a feedback culture to foster engagement.

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The Importance of People Development in Leadership

Creating a culture of people development is crucial in effective leadership. Managers should prioritize regular one-on-one meetings with employees, providing a safe space for open communication and genuine care. Feedback, both positive and constructive, should be given consistently, along with clear and documented goals. Leaders should also recognize and leverage the unique strengths of each team member and actively support their development. By focusing on people development, leaders can foster a more productive and engaged workforce.

Introduction

5min

Growing up in New Zealand and the influence of 'tall poppy syndrome'

8min

Becoming a Leader: Challenges and Growth

20min

T3B3 Process: Agile and Scalable Feedback

4min

The Leadership Spectrum

18min

Managing Generational Differences

5min

Inner Model Logs and Positive Mantras

4min

Promotions, Previews, and Gratitude

3min

Matt Tressider, CEO of Leadr and recent CEO of the year, joins Carey to talk about where bad leaders come from.

Matt shares his journey from rookie leader to CEO, his biggest mistakes, how to deal with brutal feedback, the secret to a great one-on-one meeting, and why management is dead.

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