Matt Poepsel, PhD is the author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work and host of the Lead the People podcast. He serves as Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization at The Predictive Index. He holds a PhD in Psychology, an MBA, and a Harvard Business School Certificate of Management Excellence. Matt has more than 25 years of leadership experience as a software executive and consultant. He’s also a US Marine, an Ironman triathlon finisher, and a student of Buddhist philosophy.
Millions of workers are fed up, burned out, and switched off. They want to share their experiences in the hopes that we’ll take action. But are we actually hearing what they have to say?
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a relatively new leader, you can turn to well-established leadership essentials to identify important gaps, and guide your future development. Use this worksheet to further your own journey of self-improvement.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
We defined the talent optimization discipline in 2018. Since then, the concept has evolved to serve as a revolutionary link between business and people practices.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read
In my work with executive and strategic HR teams, I try my best to reinforce a simple truth: Top talent always has a choice.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read
The disconnect between modern job seekers and would-be workplaces is due, in large part, to poor first impressions and underwhelming employer branding.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 8 min read
As a consultant, you guide organizations through their biggest changes. Stay ahead of major trends with these five 2022 workplace predictions.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 3 min read
Now’s the perfect time to reflect on your progress and work toward new goals. Here’s how to set S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. goals for the new year.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
As we finally approach the end of 2020, many employees are turning their attention toward career aspirations for the coming year. If you count yourself among those looking to reach the next level, a quick web search will produce a slew of tips.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read
More than 20% of managers meet with their manager less frequently than once a month. Here’s why you need 1:1 meetings and how to make the most of them.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read
What is mindfulness in the workplace? Learn the basics, plus find out how leaders and employees can be more mindful—and how to establish a mindful culture.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read
When you establish and reinforce your culture to support your strategic goals to innovate, you create an environment where it’s safe to fail.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
A key success factor in agile transformation is the collective mindset and behaviors of its leaders. Talent optimization can help leaders make that shift.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
Business leaders, can we talk? I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First the bad news: The vast majority of your businesses–regardless of your company size or industry–won’t reach their full potential this year. Instead, a variety of people issues will create risk for your business and destroy value. This “people tax” will…
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read
Almost all issues in the workplace are people issues. Master your understanding of those, and you’ll have a much easier time in your career.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 16 min read
Hi there! My name is Matt and I’m a Persuader. More on that in a bit, but let me first set the stage by telling you a little bit about myself.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read