Hosted by Jeff Matlow
Episodes
105
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN-US
Life changing leadership lessons with a lump of laughter. Imagine if John Oliver and Simon Sinek had a baby. This is it. I’m the baby.
Most leaders aren't bad at making most decisions — they're just terrible at knowing what kind of decision they're actually making. The result? Analysis paralysis, stalled innovation, and a team too scared to move without permission.
When you find yourself in a hole, what’s the first rule? Stop digging. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the law of holes and why leaders often make things worse by doubling down.
Every organization has an Official System: the values, metrics, and standards you say you hold everyone to. And a Shadow System: the unwritten rulebook that decides who those standards actually apply to.
Everyone wants the hacks, but real leadership doesn’t come with a secret key. There is no leadership shortcut. Learn why the hard way is the only way - and how that’s actually a good thing.
Learn why difficult conversations fail before they start and discover the C.A.R.E. framework that turns confrontation into collaboration.
You've heard the frog-in-boiling-water metaphor a thousand times. Here's what nobody talks about: you're not the frog. You're the chef - and you're solving the wrong problem.
The space you lead in is leading you right back. In this episode, Jeff explores how your physical environments shape behavior and emotions - and why smart leaders take them seriously.
Ever wonder why people blame others but excuse themselves for the same behavior? It's the psychological trap of actor-observer bias - and you need to rise above it.
You're not a micromanager. Of course you're not. You're just detail-oriented. Sure. Let's go with that.
Ever feel like your communication isn’t landing the way you intend it to? It's time you understand the matching principle. It turns out, you're having the wrong type of conversation.
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