Over the past three weeks, you’ve experienced the brilliance of Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight. Now, it’s time to dive into the full, unedited interview between Nick and Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr.Nick shares actionable strategies and insights for becoming an award-winning leader who retains top talent—even in challenging times.🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn:The secret sauce to building an award-winning culture, even during downturns.Why humility and transparency are must-haves for effective leadership.The power of connecting with customers to make better decisions.The #1 weekly practice that boosts team transparency and trust.Nick’s top 3 tips for aspiring leaders who want to make a big impact.👂 Tune in now to gain the leadership insights you need to create a culture of success, engagement, and retention.Stay Connected:Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.Follow Nick Mehta on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com #aspiringleader #newleader #newmanager #awardwinningculture #culture #teamculture #employeeengagement #retention #companyculture #saas #leadership #leadershiptips #leadershiplessons #customersuccess #customersuccessleaders #EntrepreneuroftheYear #bestboss #topCEO #bestworkplaces #employeesatisfaction #success #leadershippodcast #businesspodcast Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

This week on The LeadrPulse Podcast, we welcome back Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight—The Customer Success Company. Nick is no stranger to leadership success, having been named Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California and leading Gainsight to become one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.In this episode, Nick shares his top three tips for aspiring leaders, dives into the mindset shifts that every leader needs, and reveals how responsiveness can give you a competitive edge.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeTip 1: Be super responsive and be there for people.Tip 2: Don’t over-rotate on anyone else’s advice—learn, listen, but be your own CEO. Tip 3: Spend more time with your customers, and understand what your culture looks like when things get hard.How “speed is a competitive advantage” and why responsiveness isn’t just internal—it’s external too.Why “strong beliefs, loosely held” is the secret to great leadership.Featured Resources🎧 Don’t miss this Season 1 episode: Stop Avoiding Conflict: Randy Wootton on Why Your Team Needs It to Thrive📚 Find out your Working Genius and discover your leadership strengths at workinggenius.comLoving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.Follow Nick Mehta on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com #aspiringleader #newleader #newmanager #awardwinningculture #culture #teamculture #employeeengagement #retention #companyculture #saas #leadership #leadershiptips #leadershiplessons #customersuccess #customersuccessleaders #EntrepreneuroftheYear #bestboss #topCEO #bestworkplaces #employeesatisfaction #success #leadershippodcast #businesspodcast Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

This week on The LeadrPulse Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight and Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Nick pulls back the curtain on his leadership practices, sharing how he keeps his team engaged, transparent, and connected through intentional communication and customer focus.Nick dives into:His #1 weekly practice that boosts transparency and trust on his team.Why customer connection is critical for decision-making.A framework for CEOs to reflect and connect with their team.Co-hosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, continue the conversation with some mic drop quotes and practical tips for leveling up your leadership.How are you intentionally connecting with your team? We’d love to hear your ideas! Email us at htate@leadr.com with your strategies. 💻Resources:Learn more about how Leadr Advantage helps you implement Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Framework.Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.Follow Nick Mehta on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

This week, we welcome one of the most impressive CEO’s in SaaS to the LeadrPulse Podcast: Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight—The Customer Success Company. Nick has achieved some serious accolades, including:Named one of the Top SaaS CEOs by the Software Report three years running.Honored as one of the Top CEOs of 2018 by Comparably.Finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year.And Gainsight won Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Places to Work.Of course, our first question was, how do you do it?In this episode, Nick sits down with Leadr CEO Matt Tresidder to share his insights on:The secret to creating an award-winning culture—even during challenging timesWhy humility and transparency are the cornerstones of effective leadershipHow to “win your employees’ business every day” 🌶️Why every time someone leaves your company, it’s a learning opportunityThe critical role of leadership in defining and exemplifying company cultureHere’s what to listen for:“How are you navigating becoming the healthiest tech company in 2023?”“What keeps people at a company when things are not easy? I think that’s culture. 🌶️”The secret to an award-winning culture #1: Be transparent.“As a CEO, you have to win your employees’ business every day. 🌶️”“At the end of the day, every problem is an executive problem. 🌶️”Nick’s leadership wisdom is a must-hear for anyone looking to foster a thriving, resilient workplace.But that’s not all! Following the interview, Matt and Leadr’s Holly Tate dive deeper into the practical applications of Nick’s insights, discussing:How transparency can build trust and accountabilityWhy poor leadership often drives retention issuesThe fine line leaders walk between transparency and responsibility🎧 Don’t miss the discussion that will challenge you to rethink how you lead your team and shape your culture.Resources:📚 Check out one of our favorite Season 1 episodes: Does Developing Your People Really Drive Business Results? featuring Elizabeth Bryant from Southwest Airlines.👉 Ready to level up your leadership? Learn more about Leadr Academy, leadership training, community, and resources to turn managers into leaders. Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.Follow Nick Mehta on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com 🎙️ Subscribe now and listen wherever you get your podcasts!#awardwinningculture #culture #teamculture #employeeengagement #retention #companyculture #saas #leadership #leadershiptips #leadershiplessons #customersuccess #customersuccessleaders #EntrepreneuroftheYear #bestboss #topCEO #bestworkplaces #employeesatisfaction #success #leadershippodcast #businesspodcast Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

You’ve caught glimpses of her brilliance over the past two weeks, but now we’re dropping the full, raw interview between Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper, and Leadr’s CMO, Holly Tate.In this short but insight-packed session, Alina dishes out her boldest takes on the future of leadership—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this.🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn:🌟 Why Chili Piper is ditching traditional management roles for something better.💪 The magic of self-led teams—and how they consistently deliver results.🚀 Proven strategies to empower your team and inspire true ownership.🔥 The game-changing philosophy of aligning people with projects, not the other way around.💡 How to keep top performers engaged by creating opportunities for them to thrive.🤔 Holly and Matt’s unfiltered take: Is this approach right for every business?✨ Plus: Alina dives into why prioritizing employee development over retention could transform your workplace—and the surprising ways it might challenge your thinking.👂 Tune in now to catch the leadership strategies that are shaping the future.Follow Alina Vandenberghe on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius at workinggenius.com Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

On this week’s episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, we welcome back Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper for another hot take: developing your employees is more important than retaining them.🔑 Key Takeaways:Discover why Chili Piper believes in aligning people with projects—not the other way around.Learn Alina’s approach to keeping top performers engaged by creating internal growth opportunities that allow them to thrive.Explore the implications of prioritizing employee development over retention and how this mindset could transform your company culture.Hosts Holly Tate and Matt Tresidder share their insights on this thought-provoking idea, discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents for leaders at all levels.💡 Tune in to rethink how you can create a workplace that prioritizes growth, innovation, and alignment—without fearing the inevitable.👉 Listen now to hear why this shift in thinking might just be the leadership strategy your team needs.Follow Alina Vandenberghe on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLearn more about Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius at workinggenius.com Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

Move over, managers—there’s a fresh leadership approach changing the game.On this week’s episode of the LeadrPulse Podcast, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper, shares her groundbreaking perspective: you don't need de facto managers to drive success.Chili Piper, known for its innovative results-driven approach, is rethinking traditional hierarchies. Alina dives deep into how self-led micro teams are unlocking greater outcomes, fostering unmatched employee engagement, and driving tangible business results.Hosts Holly Tate and Matt Tresidder break down Alina’s provocative insights, exploring what it takes to make this model work—and whether it’s the future of leadership.Is the era of the traditional manager over? Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation, packed with actionable ideas for redefining leadership in your organization.🎙️ Listen now and discover:Why Chili Piper is moving beyond traditional management roles.How self-led teams operate and deliver results.Strategies for empowering your team to take ownership.Holly and Matt’s take on whether this approach is right for every business.Don’t miss this episode—it might just transform the way you lead.Follow Alina Vandenberghe on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInLoving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.Rather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

In this episode of the LeadrPulse Podcast, we bring you the full conversation between Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, and Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr. Over the past few weeks, Randy has shared invaluable insights on leadership, and today, we dive deeper into those themes with a candid, in-depth discussion.They discuss:Why open disagreement is a catalyst for growthPractical strategies for building a high-performing executive team through constructive conflictStriking the right balance between relationship-driven and performance-driven leadershipThe secret to career advancementAnd so much more. If you're looking to elevate your leadership skills and learn from two seasoned CEOs, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussion.Catch even more insights from Matt on Randy’s podcast, SaaS Expert Voices, where the two CEOs swap leadership lessons and bold ideas.Learn more about Maxio at Maxio.comTune into the SaaS Expert Voices PodcastFollow Randy Wootton on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInRather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

What does it really take to climb the ladder of success? Is it ambition, patience, or something else entirely?In this episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, shares his insights on the path to career growth and the essential steps professionals need to take to earn that next promotion. Spoiler alert: there’s no shortcut to the top.Leadr's CEO Matt Tresidder and CMO Holly Tate join the conversation to explore the unique challenges that come with each new level of responsibility. They reveal why true growth often involves expanding your skills horizontally—beyond just aiming for the next title.Catch even more insights from Matt on Randy’s podcast, SaaS Expert Voices, where the two CEOs swap leadership lessons and bold ideas.Learn more about Maxio at Maxio.comTune into the SaaS Expert Voices PodcastFollow Randy Wootton on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInRather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.

Small talk can drive big results.In this episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, returns to share his hot take on small talk in the workplace. When the pressure is on, should you skip the chit-chat and get straight to business, or could cutting out the relational moments actually hurt your team’s performance?Leadr’s CEO Matt Tresidder and CMO Holly Tate weigh in, debating how to strike the right balance between relationship-driven and performance-driven conversations. They dive into why building meaningful connections might just be the secret to unlocking your team’s best work—and what really fuels results.Catch even more insights from Matt on Randy’s podcast, SaaS Expert Voices, where the two CEOs swap leadership lessons and bold ideas.Follow Randy Wootton on LinkedInFollow Matt Tresidder on LinkedInFollow Holly Tate on LinkedInRather watch the conversation? Check it out on YouTube.Love the podcast? Don't miss a beat. Sign up for the LeadrPulse weekly newsletter on all things people development.