Welcome to the ”Make Work Work Better” Podcast, where we delve deep into the minds and experiences of some of the most inspiring leaders in business today. You will find two types of episodes in this podcast. First, our interviews with amazing business leaders across the globe. Second, Dr. Marc Reynolds takes some of the key points from the interviews and gives ways to integrate them into your leadership style today.
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Welcome to the ”Make Work Work Better” Podcast, where we delve deep into the minds and experiences of some of the most inspiring leaders in business today. You will find two types of episodes in this podcast. First, our interviews with amazing business leaders across the globe. Second, Dr. Marc Reynolds takes some of the key points from the interviews and gives ways to integrate them into your leadership style today.
S1 E13 Matt Widdoes Interview Building a Positive Company Culture
Make Work Work Better
39 minutes
1 year ago
S1 E13 Matt Widdoes Interview Building a Positive Company Culture
Summary
In this episode of the Make Work Work Better podcast, host Marc Reynolds interviews Matt Widdoes, a seasoned leader in marketing and user acquisition. Matt shares his journey from working with Red Bull to founding MAVEN, a company focused on helping businesses grow through a holistic approach to marketing and user acquisition. The conversation delves into leadership philosophies, the importance of empathy, time management techniques like time boxing, and the significance of work-life balance. Matt emphasizes the need for a positive company culture, the value of learning from failure, and the importance of accountability in leadership.
Takeaways
Empathy and respect are crucial in leadership.
Time boxing is an effective productivity technique.
Work-life balance is essential for long-term success.
Company culture reflects leadership values.
Assuming positive intent fosters a better work environment.
Learning from failure is key to growth.
Accountability is vital in a successful team.
Effective communication is necessary for problem-solving.
Self-care should be prioritized in busy schedules.
Leaders must do what they say they will do.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Matt Widdoes and His Journey
03:06 Transitioning from Sales to Marketing
05:48 The Founding and Mission of MAVAN
09:06 Leadership Philosophy and Empathy in Management
11:52 Time Management and Productivity Techniques
17:06 Work-Life Balance and Self-Care
19:50 Company Culture and Leadership Values
24:09 Overcoming Common Workplace Challenges
30:10 Learning from Failure and Accountability
36:52 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Keywords
leadership, marketing, productivity, work-life balance, company culture, empathy, self-care, time management, user acquisition, growth strategies
Make Work Work Better
Welcome to the ”Make Work Work Better” Podcast, where we delve deep into the minds and experiences of some of the most inspiring leaders in business today. You will find two types of episodes in this podcast. First, our interviews with amazing business leaders across the globe. Second, Dr. Marc Reynolds takes some of the key points from the interviews and gives ways to integrate them into your leadership style today.
