The LeadrPulse Podcast

The tension between quality and quantity With Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator Oct 31, 2024

Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, former CRO of Catalyst and SVP of Global Sales at Outreach, joins Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder and Leadr CMO Holly Tate to tackle one of the toughest questions in leadership: Should your organization prioritize quality or quantity? Spoiler alert—it’s not a straightforward answer.

In this episode, they break down the key factors that determine when it makes sense to push for more output versus investing in better quality. They also explore how high-stakes situations can tip the scales, requiring a delicate balance between the two.

Who do you think the Hot Take award goes to this episode? Let us know.

Check out the LeadrPulse Podcast episode from Season 1 that Holly mentions: When Should You be the Bottleneck as a Leader? - With Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot.

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The fallacy of work-life-balance with Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator Oct 24, 2024

Work-life balance. Can it really be achieved?

This week, we welcome back Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, Former CRO of Catalyst & Former SVP of Global Sales at Outreach to share his hot take on the fallacy of work-life balance.

He talks with LeadrPulse Podcast host and Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder about how he practically navigates being a CRO and a Chief Fun Officer for his family.

Matt goes on with co-host and Leadr CMO, Holly Tate to discuss the times when they weren’t intentionally implementing work-life harmony which led to seasons of burnout, and their 5 tips for avoiding burnout and achieving work-life harmony.

Who do you think the Hot Take award goes to this episode? Let us know.

Check out the episode Holly mentions from Season 1: Detaching Your Identity From Your Work with Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock.

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Can micromanagement actually be good? With Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator Oct 17, 2024

In this episode, Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder has a spicy conversation with Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, Former CRO of Catalyst, Former SVP of Global Sales at Outreach on when leaders should embrace being a micromanager.

Matt and co-host Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, debate whether or not leaders have the right to micromanage. Is it a leader's responsibility or does micromanagement equal a leadership problem? They share real examples of the pros and cons of their leadership styles and how to effectively drive projects while trusting their team to deliver without micromanagement.

The conclusion? It’s not black and white, leadership involvement is a tension.

It gets spicy, so don’t miss it.

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LeadrPulse Season 2: Fresh Perspectives on Leadership from Today’s Trailblazers Oct 10, 2024

Welcome back to The LeadrPulse Podcast! Season two starts now with an exciting intro episode from our hosts, Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, and Holly Tate, CMO of Leadr.

Both Matt and Holly recently stepped into new roles as first-time parents and in this episode, they share candid insights on navigating the dual challenges of leadership at work and at home. Tune in as they unpack the lessons learned from balancing careers with the early days of parenthood.

But that’s not all—this season, we’re welcoming industry powerhouses from companies like Gainsight, and more, who are redefining the future of leadership. You won’t want to miss the lineup of innovators and game-changers who will be joining us.

And get ready - this season, we’re introducing the Hot Take award (yes it’s a physical trophy) to go to the person who shares the spiciest opinion on each episode. If you’re into some hot leadership debates, this podcast is for you.

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Our first guest will be joining us next Thursday, and trust us—it’s one conversation you won’t want to miss!

🔥 LeadrPulse Podcast: Your blueprint for the future of leadership starts now. Are you ready?

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The Verdict is in: People Development Drives Performance Aug 15, 2024

That’s a wrap on season one of The LeadrPulse Podcast! Thanks for coming along on this journey of learning from leadership experts in an effort to better our own leadership.

We hope you’ve enjoyed season one as much as we have. Stay tuned for season two coming later this year. We have an incredible lineup of leadership luminaries that we can’t wait to share with you! Be the first to know when season two drops - subscribe now.

If you missed any episodes from this season, it’s not too late! Grab your headphones and tune in to season one of The LeadrPulse Podcast for inspiration and actionable advice. 🎙️ Revisit episodes from:

While you wait for season two, you don’t have to pause your leadership growth journey, check out our library of on-demand webinars where we dive into conversations all about transforming people management into people development.

And be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep a pulse on all things people development with content straight from our CEO, Matt Tresidder.

In the meantime, lead on!

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In the Founder's Chair: Pat Lencioni’s Guide to Organizational Health Aug 08, 2024

Over the past three weeks, you’ve heard snippets of wisdom from organizational health expert and Founder and President of The Table Group, Patrick Lencioni.

Now, we’ve dropped the full, raw interview between Pat and Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, so you can hear firsthand what we’ve learned from their insights about the motivation behind successful leaders, public accountability, and politics in the workplace.

Tune in now.

You may know Pat as the Founder and President of The Table Group or as the best-selling author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The 6 Types of Working Genius & 8 other books.

Together with Pat and The Table Group, we've developed the all-in-one organizational health platform that helps develop leaders, improves meetings, and drives results. Learn more about how LeadrAdvantage can help you achieve full organizational health here.

Don’t miss our recap episode breaking down our favorite moments from Season One of The LeadrPulse Podcast.

And stay tuned for season two coming later this year. We have an incredible lineup of leadership luminaries that we can’t wait to share with you! Be the first to know when season two drops - subscribe now.

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Mastering Public Accountability with Patrick Lencioni, Founder and President of The Table Group Aug 01, 2024

Correct in public, praise in private. Agree or disagree?

This week, we’re joined by the pioneer of health-focused leadership, Patrick Lencioni.

Patrick Lencioni returns to The LeadrPulse Podcast with a bold statement: hard conversations should happen publicly.

In this episode, Pat shares his insights on when and how to practice public accountability, along with practical tips for those who are new to (and maybe a little intimidated by) this powerful concept.

Cohosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, then delve into how embracing public accountability has transformed their leadership team.

Join us this week as we explore the challenge of public accountability.

You may know Pat as the Founder and President of The Table Group or as the best-selling author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The 6 Types of Working Genius & 8 other books.

Together with Pat and The Table Group, we've developed the all-in-one organizational health platform that helps develop leaders, improves meetings, and drives results. Learn more about how LeadrAdvantage can help you achieve full organizational health here.

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Politics in the Workplace? With Patrick Lencioni, Founder and President of The Table Group Jul 25, 2024

Organizational Health pioneer Patrick Lencioni returns to The LeadrPulse Podcast to tackle a provocative question: Is there a place for politics in the workplace?

In this episode, Pat delves into nuanced insights, exploring when and how to engage with politics within organizations, the true meaning of a diverse team, and a leader’s responsibility to create a culture of psychological safety.

Join cohosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, as they share personal anecdotes navigating political dynamics at work and emphasize the importance of shared team values as you strive to create a culture that embraces diversity.

Don’t miss out on their compelling discussions—tune in to the episode now!

You may know Pat as the Founder and President of The Table Group or as the best-selling author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The 6 Types of Working Genius & 8 other books.

Together with Pat and The Table Group, we've developed the all-in-one organizational health platform that helps develop leaders, improves meetings, and drives results. Learn more about how LeadrAdvantage can help you achieve full organizational health here.

Subscribe to The LeadrPulse Podcast now to ensure you’re the first to catch our third episode with Patrick Lencioni next week.

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Power or Influence. Which Should Guide You as a Leader? With Leadership Guru, Patrick Lencioni Jul 18, 2024

This week, we’re joined by the pioneer of health-focused leadership, Patrick Lencioni.

You may know Pat as the Founder and President of The Table Group or as the best-selling author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The 6 Types of Working Genius & 8 other books.

He brings his wealth of knowledge to the podcast to discuss how the motivations of a leader have a profound effect on their overall success, how leadership should be a burden, and why outward success isn’t the only mark of a successful leader.

Cohosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO go on to discuss the mindset of a healthy leader and what happens when you let power overshadow influence as a leader.

With Pat and his company, The Table Group, we built the all-in-one organizational health platform that helps develop leaders, improves meetings, and drives results. Learn more about how LeadrAdvantage can help you achieve full organizational health here.

Subscribe to The LeadrPulse Podcast here to be the first to know when we release our second episode with Patrick Lencioni next week.

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In the Founder's Chair: Geoff Lewis’ Guide to Mission-Driven Leadership Jul 11, 2024

In the past two episodes, you’ve heard clips from Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock. Now, we’ve dropped the full, raw interview between Geoff and Leadr co-founder, Chris Heaslip, so you can hear firsthand what we’ve learned from their insights about what it takes to be a mission-driven leader and not put your identity in the success of others.
And stay tuned for our final guest on this season of The LeadrPulse Podcast next week. Want a clue? He’s a familiar face who will tell us all about achieving the advantage of organizational health.
Don’t miss out, subscribe for the final 4 episodes of The LeadrPulse Podcast, season one, coming soon.
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Detaching Your Identity From Your Work with Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock Jun 27, 2024

On this week’s podcast episode, hear from Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock.

In a candid conversation with Chris Heaslip, Leadr’s Executive Chairman and co-founder, Geoff shares the importance of having an identity outside of your work. As a tech investor, he meets a lot of leaders who only find purpose in what they do for a living, and he’s seen the devastating implications of this trap.

Our co-hosts, Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, break down Geoff’s advice in more depth, sharing their own struggles with burnout and separating their identity from what they do.

Tune in for vulnerable and relatable insights from leaders like you.

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Do mission-driven organizations really perform better? - With Geoff Lewis, Founder & Managing Partner at Bedrock Jun 20, 2024

Join us on this week’s LeadrPulse Podcast episode as we delve into the world of venture capital with Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock.

In a candid conversation with Chris Heaslip, Leadr’s Executive Chairman and co-founder, Geoff shares his deep-rooted passion for investing exclusively in mission-driven organizations. Discover invaluable insights on how to uncover your organization's mission, the significance of establishing a personal "why," and the undeniable success of mission-driven enterprises compared to those merely focused on employment.

Co-hosts, Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, go on to discuss how the importance of mission has played out in their own careers, how to maintain a focus on mission with a hybrid or remote team, and why leading a mission-driven company worth it.

Find Geoff Lewis on LinkedIn here and learn more about his company, Bedrock here.

Find Matt Tresidder and Chris Heaslip’s book, Management is Dead here.

Tune in to the episode for a captivating discussion on the power of mission-driven leadership.

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In the CPO's Chair: Elizabeth Bryant’s Guide to 14 Years of Success at Southwest Airlines Jun 13, 2024

In the last 2 episodes, we’ve shared clips of wisdom from Elizabeth Bryant, Chief People Officer at Southwest Airlines. Now, we’re dropping the full, raw interview between Elizabeth and Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder.
In this conversation, Elizabeth shares the ROI she’s experienced from investing in people development, her not-so-linear journey into a leadership position, and her best advice for achieving overall organizational health.
Here are 8 minutes of never-before-heard insights from Elizabeth’s 14-year journey at Southwest Airlines.
Tune into today’s episode now.
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Strategies for Securing Your Dream Role with Elizabeth Bryant, Chief People Officer of Southwest Airlines Jun 06, 2024

Elizabeth Bryant's journey to becoming the Chief People Officer of Southwest Airlines might seem like a straightforward ascent, but the reality is far from linear. In this episode, we delve into her journey to leadership and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way.
Climbing the corporate ladder, especially to a C-suite position, isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. It demands deliberate self-improvement, fostering growth in others, and forging meaningful connections with mentors and peers who challenge and elevate you.
What advice would Elizabeth give to people who are passionate about leveling up in their career?
Tune in to hear more.
But that's not all. Our hosts, Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, and Holly Tate, CMO of Leadr, peel back the layers of their own professional odysseys. From setbacks to triumphs, they share personal stories that shed light on the trials and tribulations of reaching the C-suite.
Listen in as they explore strategies for nurturing a team that’s ready for growth.

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Does Developing Your People Really Drive Business Results? - With Elizabeth Bryant, CPO at Southwest Airlines May 30, 2024

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Elizabeth Bryant, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer at Southwest Airlines. Elizabeth brings a fresh perspective on why prioritizing investment in your workforce is paramount for business success.
Elizabeth goes as far as to say that, “your people are your success strategy for your future.”
Hosts Holly Tate, CMO at Leadr, and Matt Tresidder, CEO at Leadr, break down Elizabeth’s advice and debate the importance of people development. They explore why it’s no longer a nice to have for businesses looking to grow and thrive.
What's your take? Is people development a discretionary perk or an indispensable component of business strategy? Tune in and share your insights with us.
Looking for more on people development? Check out Leadr co-founders, Chris Heaslip & Matt Tresidder's, book, Management is Dead, all about the 5 foundations of people development and how to implement them within your organization for a more engaged and effective workforce.

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In the CEO's Chair: Frank Blake's Guide to 7 Years of Success as CEO at Home Depot May 23, 2024

For the past 4 weeks, we’ve shared clips of wisdom from Frank Blake, the former CEO of Home Depot. Now, we’re dropping the full, raw interview between Frank and Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder.

In this CEO insight exchange, Frank and Matt discuss their tips for navigating the complexities of leadership. Gain invaluable advice on maintaining composure and resilience in turbulent times from their conversation.

Frank's remarkable tenure as Chairman and CEO of Home Depot spanned seven years marked by rapid growth and expansion. Throughout this period, his unwavering commitment to prioritizing his people remained the cornerstone of his leadership philosophy which we were thrilled to unpack in this podcast.

Here are 17 minutes of never-before-heard insights from Frank’s 7 years of experience.

Tune into today’s episode now.

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Navigating CEO Pitfalls with Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot May 16, 2024

In today’s episode, we wrap up our miniseries with Frank Blake, the former CEO of Home Depot with a bang. Frank offers his top 3 pieces of advice for every executive, including how to handle your brightest employees, the importance of stopping to celebrate successes, and the trap of an overbooked calendar.

Don’t miss out on more profound insights from a seasoned executive.

Let’s dive in.
PS. Stay tuned next week when we release the full interview between Frank and Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder.

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When Should You be the Bottleneck as a Leader? - With Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot May 09, 2024

In the past 2 episodes of The LeadrPulse Podcast, you’ve heard from Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot, on how to prioritize time, people, and projects as a CEO.
This week, hosts, Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, and Holly Tate, CMO of Leadr, dive deep into Frank’s advice to decipher when it’s the right time to be the bottleneck as a leader.
Matt shares how he balances understanding what’s going on within the company without becoming bogged down by the details.
Tune in now to gain actionable tips on running fast and long as a leader.

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From CEO to CEO: Frank Blake's Insights on Prioritizing Leadership After 7 Years at Home Depot May 02, 2024

In this week’s episode, we delve deeper into the wisdom of Frank Blake, the esteemed Former CEO of Home Depot. Prepare to gain invaluable insights as he shares his personal journey of learning to discern the most pivotal priorities for the organization amidst the complexities of leadership.

If you find yourself grappling with the myriad challenges and demands of leadership, this episode is tailor-made for you. Frank's experiences offer a guiding light through the tumultuous landscape of organizational leadership.

Stick around until the end as hosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, dissect Frank's advice and reveal how they apply it to their own leadership roles.
Eager for more? Stay tuned for the full-length conversation with Frank Blake, coming your way in just a few weeks.

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What’s it really like being a CEO? With Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot Apr 25, 2024

In this episode, prepare to be inspired by insights from a true titan of leadership, Frank Blake, the former CEO of Home Depot. Gain unparalleled wisdom as he unveils the realities of steering a corporate giant and navigating the delicate balance between crisis management and strategic vision.
Join hosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr and CEO, Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, as they distill Frank Blake's wealth of experience into actionable principles applicable to your leadership journey today.
Eager for more? Stay tuned for the full-length conversation with Frank Blake, coming your way in just a few weeks.

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Welcome to The LeadrPulse Podcast Apr 22, 2024

Welcome to The LeadrPulse Podcast, where we go beyond the ordinary and delve into the real, unfiltered conversations with some of today's most influential business leaders. Hosted by Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, and Holly Tate, CMO of Leadr, each episode offers an exclusive peek behind the curtain of leadership excellence.

Join us as we sit down with luminaries like Elizabeth Bryant, Patrick Lencioni, Frank Blake, and other industry titans. Through candid discussions, we uncover the raw challenges, invaluable insights, and profound lessons learned by these seasoned leaders.
At The LeadrPulse Podcast, we understand that true wisdom comes from experience. That's why we've curated these conversations into easily digestible nuggets that we then dissect to help you get the most out of it and glean actionable strategies to elevate your own leadership journey.
Season one is inspired by Matt and Leadr Co-Founder, Chris Heaslip's, book, Management is Dead, exploring the idea that people want to be led and developed, not managed. Grab your copy here.
Get ready to gain firsthand wisdom from the best in the business. Tune in, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Let's dive in.

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