The Best Leadership Podcast Ever (with Jeff Matlow)

Steve Jobs and Elon Musk changed the world with their life altering innovations. Or did they? Was it all just a con?

Have you ever struggled with the fear of public speaking or sharing ideas at work? Sounds like you're caught under The Spotlight Effect.

It's hard to be the person we want to be when the stories we tell ourselves are forcing us to be different. It's hard to live our dreams when we always find excuses. But what if the stories wrong?

Poor communication is the answer, I forgot the question. But seriously folks, if you're having problems at work, just look at some street signs for guidance.

Conflict is as inevitable in a team as it is in marriage. The important thing is how those conflicts are resolved. It's time to learn the four types of team conflict.

Most leaders talk about their team like they understand what it means to be a team. But all they're talking about is a group of people. Do you know the difference?

Work-life balance is a terrible idea. You think it's a good idea, but you're wrong. It is impossible to balance the two. The good news is that there's a better way.

Sure they do bad things, but the Mafia has one heckuva leadership support network that we all can learn from

Faith or fear? The choice you make has a huge impact on your leadership, your decision-making and, let's face it, it impacts your life. Have I made you nervous?

Why do we struggle with accountability? Spoiler: it's all about fear! Tune in as we break down emotional accountability and the roadblocks and the roadblocks we encounter along the way.

Spiders, irrational fears, and the secret to success—who knew they’d go hand in hand? As it turns out, the patience and intelligence of spiders are the key to you achieving your dreams. Go figure.

The relationship with your manager is the most important ones to get right. But you’re rarely ever taught how the tools for managing up. You're going to learn them now.

Always being right isn't always right! It might win you trivia, but it can lose you friends, creativity, and growth. Sometimes, it's better to ask than answer.

The iceberg of ignorance is a real thing. Only 4% of problems are known to top managers. That means 96% of a company’s problems are not even on the radar of top management. That's a big problem.

The iceberg of ignorance is a real thing. Only 4% of problems are known to top managers. That means 96% of a company’s problems are not even on the radar of top management. That's a big problem.

Six countries have already enacted laws that give employees the right to disconnect at work. The US isn't one of them. It's up to you to bring some balance back into life. No pressure.

There is a problem with Taylor Swift. The problem isn’t her music. The problem is her success.

85% of leaders are bad at accountability. There are four non-negotiable elements that are required to create a culture of accountability. That's where the problem begins.

In this episode, I delve into the crucial concept of stability in life and at work, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. Learn how you can foster a stable work environment and achieve stability in your own life.

Loyalty is misunderstood. In fact, a whole lot of companies screw up employee issues because of their so-called definition of "loyalty", which, by the way, is wrong. In this rant I talk about the difference between perceived loyalty and true loyalty. Most importantly, I talk about the importance of matching employees to [...]