The Best Leadership Podcast Ever (with Jeff Matlow)

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 [...]

Buckle up, Buckaroo. It’s time to peel back the corporate curtain on Amazon and McDonald's. They aren’t what you think they are. In this episode, I don't just scratch the surface; I dive into the deep end of the "true job" pool. I’m here to give your career perspective a completely different [...]

America’s largest companies have a problem. A disappearing problem. And you might too if you don’t learn the important lesson from Norman Lloyd.Who is Norman Lloyd, you ask? I’m glad you asked.Listen to this episode and you’ll find out why he matters so much.

I used to want to be a superstar. I wanted to people’s knees to buckle when they saw me. But in time, I realized one important thing: I’m not that type of hero. There is a hero in all of us. You just have to embrace it.

Empathy is important for any leader to succeed. Radical empathy takes it to the next level. In the words of Nigel from Spinal Tap, “This one goes to 11”. Productivity, culture and employee happiness all are positively impacted by radical empathy. So why aren’t you practicing it?

Life is filled with milestones. There is no finish line in life. Or, really, there’s only one (RIP). Everything else is a journey of experiences. And it all starts with a guy from Jamaica, Queens, New York named Ashrita.

We each have a different perspective on life. That’s both the good news and the bad. Our perspective often gets in the way of our success. Do you feel like you’re in a rut? Maybe you’re stuck on a plateau? Learn the secret to living your dreams. [...]