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Leadership Launchpad

Matt Gjertsen - Better Every Day Studios

Welcome to the Leadership Launchpad where we help technical managers improve themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Host Matt Gjertsen — former Air Force instructor pilot and head of training and development at SpaceX — brings hard-won lessons from the world"s most demanding organizations to help new managers lead with clarity and confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with practical frameworks, real stories, and straight talk on what it actually takes to build high-performing

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All Episodes

20:47

The Well-Being Factor: Enhancing Employee Health...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/25

In this episode of the Leadership Launchpad, I sit down with Mandy Varley, Principal Behavior Scientist at Torch, to discuss the importance of employee well-being in the workplace. Mandy shares insights on challenges organizations face, the impact of stress on employees, and the significance of addressing individual well-being to enhance organizational performance. Key takeaways include the value of caring for employees as whole individuals, setting boundaries to promote well-being, and the power of

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07:43

How to Get More Feedback From Your Team

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/20

In this week’s episode, I dive into how you can get more valuable feedback from your team and everyone around you. We discuss why feedback is crucial for improvement and how most organizations lack a true feedback culture. I share actionable tips on asking for feedback more effectively by making specific asks and assuming there is always feedback. Additionally, we cover the importance of receiving, understanding, and acting on feedback to foster a transparent and high-performing organization. Tune

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23:04

Trust & Transparency for Business Leaders w/Alexis...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/18

In this episode, host Matt Gjertsen sits down with Alexis Gonzales-Black, a partner and design practice lead at August Public. Alexis delves into the crucial topic of trust within organizations, highlighting the essential elements of trust: care, authenticity, reliability, and capability. She emphasizes the importance of transparent communication and the practice of "candid comms" to build trust within teams. Alexis shares practical insights for new managers to navigate trust issues and create a

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17:45

What Motivates the Most Successful People?

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/13

This episode is a bit different. Today, I dive into the motivation of some of the most successful people on the planet like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and the people who work for them. Expect to explore the concept of existential risk through ideas like the Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation, and much more with the goal of understanding what drives some of the world’s top innovators. If you ever find yourself unable to understand why some of these people do what they do, this is the episode for you.

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19:50

Using Strengths-Based Leadership for Team Success...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/11

In this episode, Matt engages in a fascinating conversation with Jennifer Recla, a seasoned leadership coach and advocate of strengths-based leadership. Jennifer shares insights on the importance of focusing on individual strengths rather than weaknesses in leadership roles. She emphasizes the value of creating environments where people can thrive and grow, even if it means letting them fail occasionally. Through tools like Clifton Strengths and Insights Discovery, Jennifer guides leaders on how to

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10:10

What Can a Hockey Movie Teach Us About Diversity?

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/06

In this solo episode of the Leadership Launchpad, host Matt Gjertsen delves into the importance of diversity in hiring by drawing parallels from the movie "Miracle" about the 1980 US Olympic hockey team. Through insightful anecdotes and analysis, Matt emphasizes the significance of looking beyond standard metrics to build effective teams. He stresses the value of diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in fostering innovation and success within organizations. The episode underscores the

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28:44

Building Psychological Safety to Boost Team Success

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/06/04

In this episode, Michael Teape and Marc Levine join host Matt Gjertsen to delve into the critical importance of fostering psychological safety within teams. They discuss how creating an environment where team members feel comfortable expressing ideas and providing feedback is key to enhancing creativity, team performance, and employee satisfaction. The episode emphasizes the need for leaders to adopt a growth mindset, encourage open communication, and actively work towards building trust and support

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10:08

How More Meetings Can Transform Team Effectiveness

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/30

In this solo episode of the Leadership Launchpad host Matt Gjertsen makes a compelling case for why more meetings might actually be the key to productivity in organizations. Drawing from his experience at SpaceX and insights from General Stanley McChrystal's book "Team of Teams," Matt explains how holding larger, more frequent meetings can foster a shared understanding, improve decision-making, and ultimately reduce the need for numerous smaller meetings and excessive communication. By emphasizing

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40:59

Work3 - How to Lead and Collaborate in a Web3 World...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/28

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

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08:37

3 Practical Tips for Building Trust in Your Team

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/23

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

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42:19

How Energy and Clarity Can Improve Team Performance

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/21

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,

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11:54

The Reason Why Most New Managers Fail

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/16

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

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30:07

First Principles Thinking in Leadership: Lessons from...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/14

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

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02:08

We Have a New Name!

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/12

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.

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35:43

Building a Culture of Trust in Asynchronous Work...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/05/07

In this enlightening episode of Making Better, our guest Patrick MacKelvie delves into the intricacies of remote work and asynchronous communication. They discuss the importance of empowering teams, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of trust in a remote setting. Key topics include the challenges of communication in remote work, the significance of humility in leadership, and the strategic use of tools like Slack and Notion to enhance team collaboration. This conversation provides

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38:33

Building Positive Mental Health for Your Team with...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/04/30

In this episode of Making Better, we are joined by Geoffrey Roche, North American Director of Workforce Development at Siemens and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. Geoffrey delves into the critical challenges facing the healthcare industry, such as workforce shortages and the need for more robust apprenticeship programs. Key discussions highlight the importance of embedding empathy in healthcare leadership, the impact of work-life balance on employee retention,

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36:59

How to Apply the Lessons of TikTok to Your Training...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/04/23

Join us on Making Better for an insightful chat with Vanessa Alzate, CEO of Anchored Training. In Episode 070, Vanessa dives into the transformative power of TikTok-inspired training content. We explore how to captivate learners by repurposing traditional training into brief, impactful videos that mirror the engaging essence of social media trends. Vanessa shares practical case studies, addresses stakeholder resistance, and offers strategies for incrementally introducing innovative training methods

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35:44

How to Create a Debrief Culture w/Mark Fogel

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/04/16

In this illuminating episode of Making Better, hosts Matt Gjertsen and Mark Vogel dive into the pivotal role of debriefing and feedback in shaping a productive corporate culture. They explore the necessity of separating individual performance from personal worth, and the significance of healthy conflict in learning from failures. Drawing on their military backgrounds, the duo emphasizes the high stakes of giving feedback and fostering a learning culture for continuous improvement. Tune in for a

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38:04

Give Yourself Permission to Be Present w/Curt Steinhorst

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/04/09

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40:18

Using Curiosity to Increase Your Influence w/Jennifer...

Leadership Launchpad ·

2024/02/27

In episode 062 of Making Better, we explore the intersection of learning and technology with the insightful Jennifer Sutherland from Trustwave. Jennifer shares her rich, varied journey in various industries and the value of diverse experiences in driving innovation. Host Matt Gjertsen and Jennifer discuss the critical role of human knowledge in nuanced situations and the importance of building strong connections in corporate learning environments. They also dive into the structures within learning

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