Leadership
This or That: Appreciating our differences
Over time, I’ve learned to not only recognize key differences among my co-workers, but to appreciate them as a result. I love to celebrate others’ preferences!
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read
Blog Posts by Matt Poepsel, PhD
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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.
Leadership
People-first leadership: Make the First Five Minutes count
In many organizations, the work dominates the agenda of most meetings. But as leaders, we must also make time for people-related matters.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
Leadership
Balanced bookshelf: Top leadership reads
It’s often said that “leaders are readers.” Leadership is a complex discipline, so this is great advice. If you want to feel confident and be recognized as a next-level leader, you simply have to study the craft.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read
Consultant Resources
Are you even listening? (Perspectives webinar recap)
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
Leadership
This is what the most effective leader in your company looks like. (Spoiler alert: It’s probably not you.)
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
Business Strategy
Talent optimization goes mainstream
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
Business Strategy
Why I named Bank of America the inaugural Talent Magnet benchmark winner
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
Company Culture
How to attract top talent in our new world of work
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
Consultant Resources
The future of talent consulting: 5 trends to watch for in 2022
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
Leadership
Set S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. goals for the new year
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
COVID
How to get promoted during the pandemic
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
People Management
Why your 1:1 meetings are a waste of time (and how to flip the script)
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
Company Culture
Mindfulness in the workplace: a cheat sheet
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
Company Culture
Drive innovation with a “fail fast” culture.
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
Company Culture
Talent optimization and the agile leader
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