Wagner shares his incredible journey from psychotherapy to corporate leadership, navigating challenges like imposter syndrome and transforming organizational culture. We explore how modern workplaces can embrace distributed power, cross-functional collaboration, and dynamic adaptability to thrive in the future of work.
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Rae is the Sr. Manager of Marketing Technology @ Hachette Book Group. She is a force for GSD (getting sh*t done) and has built a name for herself as an advocate for authenticity, trust, and mental health through the genuine voice and depth of her writing, speaking, and social media content. Today we talk about trust, intuition, career journeying, and the importance of learning to listen to our "whispers."
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Dr. Chris Reina is the Executive Director of the Institute for Transformative Leadership at VCU. He studies leadership, mindfulness, and workplace well-being. Today he and Matt talk about what core skills the leaders of the future really need.
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Recorded live at MatterMore's June 2024 Trust by Design event in NYC. Matt sits down with Marie Gomez. Marie is an HR leader with over 15 years of experience and a passion for building empathetic, resilient teams. In this live recorded conversation, Marie shares her story, her thoughts on the evolving role of people operations, and her vision for a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. She also shares how experiences like spending time living in four different countries contributed to her unique approach to leadership and why she thinks people do not change, but instead evolve.
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Matt sits down with Amy Wong — leadership coach, speaker, and author of Living on Purpose — to discuss the five deliberate choices outlined in her book. Amy shares insights on enhancing conversational intelligence among leaders and teams, giving practical strategies that can create purpose-driven, high-trust workplaces.
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This episode features a segment from the Work 4.0 weekly LinkedIn Live series with with Ben Arendt, author of How to Suck Less as a Manager and a consultant with experience at BetterUp, Gartner, and the CIA. The weekly LinkedIn Lives takes place every Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Join us weekly on LinkedIn for in-depth discussions on leadership, AI, and workplace innovation.
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Mark Cruth is the Principal Modern Work Coach at Atlassian, known for popular tools like Jira, Trello, and Loom, which help teams work smarter. With a decade of hands-on experience at companies like Boeing, Nordstrom, Charles Schwab, and Rocket Mortgage, Mark is passionate about making work more effective through practical methods rather than just theory. At Atlassian, he focuses on helping teams—both internally and for clients—embrace modern work practices, transformation mindsets, and expert storytelling. Today, we explore organizational systems, AI, and the key lessons Mark has learned throughout his career.
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Summary: What makes some organizations agile and continuously innovative while others become stagnant? In this conversation, Andreas Hofbauer breaks down how knowledge flows through successful businesses and why fostering cross-team collaboration is key to long-term growth. Join us as we explore the role of intentional communication design in building organizations that are adaptable, creative, and resilient.
DJ holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has been studying behavior science and acceptance commitment therapy for over 30 years. He has just released his fourth book, Breathe and Bring the Heat: Optimizing Sports Performance with Mindfulness and Behavior Science.
In today's episode we talk about why people work, what skills we need to perform our best, and the keys to expanding psychological flexibility in our workplaces.
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Elizabeth Sandler has over two decades of experience in investment banking and private equity. Now, as a speaker, board advisor, and strategist to forward-thinking organizations, she focuses on the convergence of technology, humanity, and awareness.
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Brian Elliott is a renowned leader with three decades of experience in guiding teams and building companies. He was recently named was named to Forbes' Future of Work Top 50 list for his groundbreaking contributions. Brian has been thinking about the evolving dynamics of work for a while — as a startup CEO, when working at Google, or as VP at Slack, and as founder of the Future Forum.
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Matt and Mathew meet with Karl Thomsen, Senior VP of People and Coaching at Invisible, whose eclectic background ranges from orchestra conductor to corporate strategist. Karl shares insights on the intersection of technology and human ingenuity, reflecting on the evolving roles of leadership, education, and skill development in shaping the future of work.
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IO psychologist Dr. Shonna Waters was among the first 50 employees at BetterUp. Now, she's the CEO and cofounder of Fractional Insights along with Dr. Erin Eatough. Erin, FI's Chief Science Officer, is an award-winning psychologist with a focus on employee well-being and leadership. Both have dedicated their careers to understanding and enhancing the workplace.
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Sydney meets with MatterMore co-founders Mathew Lazarus and Matt Shenker to discuss their journey and the vision behind using AI and behavioral science to transform leadership and learning development. They share personal insights on psychological flexibility and meaningful connections, crucial for today’s challenging work environments.
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Gather ‘round the metaphorical campfire as Sydney and Matt share the stories of work since the beginning of time, and answer the big questions:
They dive into how we can solve the leadership crisis, connection crisis, why AI is so scary (and doesn’t need to be), and the need for empathy now more than ever. Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here.
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