The Best Leadership Podcast Ever (with Jeff Matlow)

In this episode, I delve into the crucial concept of stability in life and at work, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. Learn how you can foster a stable work environment and achieve stability in your own life.

Loyalty is misunderstood. In fact, a whole lot of companies screw up employee issues because of their so-called definition of "loyalty", which, by the way, is wrong. In this rant I talk about the difference between perceived loyalty and true loyalty. Most importantly, I talk about the importance of matching employees to [...]

Do you want to be liked by everybody? I hope not. In this episode, I dive into the true essence of leadership and why the best leaders prioritize fixing issues and helping others improve, even when it means making unpopular decisions. I also talk about the importance of working effectively with everyone, [...]

In this episode, I dive into the rabbit hole of open door policies. Spoiler alert: I think an open door policy is a bunch of hogwash in a barrel of baloney. I talk about how transparent communication is destroyed when you throw up barriers and why having an open door policy [...]

In this episode, I dive into the rabbit hole of open door policies. Spoiler alert: I think an open door policy is a bunch of hogwash in a barrel of baloney. I talk about how transparent communication is destroyed when you throw up barriers and why having an open door policy [...]

Discover how the CIA's MICE model for understanding double agents can be ingeniously applied to the business workplace. In this episode, I decode the MoPE framework, a less perilous cousin to MICE, tailored for the everyday workplace. With a mix of insight and wit, I explain how identifying and leveraging these core motivations [...]

Apologizing is good. Over-apologizing is bad. In this episode, I dive into the curious case of the over-apologizing female leader, which has run rampant in today’s corporate environment. I explain the perplexing phenomenon where strong, capable women in leadership positions find themselves caught in a relentless loop of saying "I'm sorry." I discuss [...]

Have I got a whopper of a story for you. It starts in the year 1100 AD with the English alphabet. By the time 1800 rolls around, the changes that happened to the alphabet will give you an entirely new perspective on your leadership, your employees and how you should manage them. [...]

Welcome to my world, where the process of finding my lost keys reveals some pretty profound life lessons. Plus, as a special bonus, I’ll fill you in on how dealing with the 'Smartest Person In The Room' (SPITR) leads to a saga of self-discovery. Sometimes, the most significant insights are hiding [...]

It’s time to look behind the curtains of history's most iconic creations, from BMW’s ultimate driving machine to the pyramids of Giza and back to Rihanna. This episode peels back the glossy facade of brands, historical achievements, and celebrity successes to celebrate the unsung heroes - the countless individuals whose sweat [...]