10 Tools of the Leadership Trade – Part 1
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. Matt is a part-time faculty member at Boston College where he teaches in the areas of leadership, human resources, and business spirituality.
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Matt Poepsel, PhD
Vice President & Godfather of Talent Optimization
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Matt Poepsel, PhD
Host, Lead the People
After years of hosting this podcast and interviewing incredible leaders, I’ve identified the tools that solve the most common manager challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about doing things right, and feeling constantly behind.
#1: Todoist – Master Your Time and Tasks
A comprehensive task management system that transforms chaos into controlled productivity through recurring tasks, cross-device sync, and seamless calendar integration.
#2: MasterClass – Invest in Continuous Learning
An online learning platform offering world-class instruction that helps leaders become well-rounded humans, not just better businesspeople.
#3: Spring Health – Prioritize Team Mental Health
A comprehensive mental health platform that enables proactive rather than reactive approaches to workplace wellbeing and team support.
#4: Prezzee – Build a Recognition-Rich Culture
A flexible employee recognition platform that converts appreciation into personalized gift cards from 360+ brands, making meaningful recognition both easy and impactful.
#5: Canva – Create Winning Presentations
A design platform that empowers leaders to become visual storytellers without requiring design skills, perfect for presentations, social media, and team communications.
Stay tuned for tools 6-10 in my next episode!
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