Leadership Launchpad - Helping Technical Managers with Leadership Development, Team Development, Management Development and T Matt Gjertsen - Better Every Day Studios

Today's episode dives into the evolving landscape of decentralized work structures with Josh Drean. Josh emphasizes the shift towards decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and the impact of web three technologies on reshaping traditional employment models. They discuss the importance of employee engagement, the role of managers as facilitators rather than dictators, and the potential benefits and challenges of decentralization in various industries. With an upcoming book titled "Employment is Dead," Josh suggests a future where workers have more autonomy and flexibility in shaping their careers. The conversation explores the transformation of HR into people operations and the need for leadership to adapt to meet the changing expectations of the modern workforce.
Follow Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdrean/
Visit the Work3 Institute: https://work3.me/
Pre-order Employment is Dead: https://www.amazon.com/Employment-Dead-Disruptive-Technologies-Revolutionizing/dp/164782642X

This week’s episode dives into the essentials of building trust within your team—an often overlooked but fundamental aspect of high-performing teams. Matt shares three actionable tips: getting to know your team members personally, fostering non-work-related connections within the team, and creating 'user manuals' for better understanding each other's working styles. Whether you're a leader or a team member, these insights will help you create a more trustful work environment that brings out the best in everyone.
Want practice developing your skills as a leader? Check out our Leadership Skill Accelerator sessions at www.bettereverydaystudios.com/accelerator.

This week’s episode features an enlightening conversation with Justin Hills, leadership performance coach and strategic advisor. Justin talks about the direct link between workforce health and productivity, highlighting the need for energy and clarity in leadership. He introduces his business, Courageous and Co., and emphasizes creating a psychologically safe work environment. Matt Gjertsen, our host, delves into the shift in career advancement and the importance of focusing on strengths. Together, they discuss practical techniques for maintaining a positive mindset and the evolving challenges in leadership styles. Join us to explore how to foster a more human-focused and respectful workplace.
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhills/

Visit Justin’s website:
https://www.courageousand.co/

This week's episode dives into the nuances of leadership and why managers often falter when transitioning from individual contributors. Host Matt Gjertsen shares insights from a Harvard Business Review article by Daniel Goleman. This solo episode unpacks the six different leadership styles—coaching, pace setting, democratic, affiliative, authoritative, and coercive—and the impacts each can have on a team. Matt reveals his surprising discovery about his own pace setting leadership style and why it can be detrimental over time. Learn why it's crucial to adapt and develop multiple leadership styles, especially if you're a new people manager. Tune in to gain actionable tools that can help you make a smooth transition and become a more effective leader.
You can read the article here: https://hbr.org/2000/03/leadership-that-gets-results
Want practice developing your skills as a leader? Check out our Leadership Skill Accelerator sessions at www.bettereverydaystudios.com/accelerator.

This week’s episode is taken from Matt's presentation at iSpring Days 2024 and dives into the effective strategies of leadership development inspired by powerful first principles thinking. Matt, who shares insights from notable advances in aerospace engineering, helps us understand how breaking down and re-evaluating fundamental assumptions can lead to groundbreaking solutions in developing leaders. The conversation centers on applying a similar first principles approach to leadership, comparing foundational physics in rocketry to neuroscience in learning. Key takeaways include practical steps for leadership enhancement and the introduction of the revamped "leadership launchpad" program focusing on trust, feedback, and goal-setting. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to transform their leadership style by getting back to the basics and rethinking conventional methods.

This episode is just a short programing note. The Making Better podcast is now the Leadership Launchpad. In an effort to align our efforts at Better Every Day Studios, we have decided to focus exclusively on improving technical leaders and helping them build better teams. We will be bringing on industry leaders, coaches, authors, and leadership experts to give you practical lessons you can put to use immediately. I hope you enjoy.