This week, we welcome Randy Wooton, CEO of Maxio to the LeadrPulse Podcast to share his take on how embracing healthy conflict can transform team dynamics and drive business success.

He and host, Matt Tresidder dive into:

• The game-changing mindset of "strong opinions, loosely held"
• Why open disagreement is a catalyst for growth, not just tension
• Practical strategies for building a high-performing executive team through constructive conflict

Afterward, Matt is joined by cohost Holly Tate, Leadr's CMO, to break down these insights even further. Hear their unfiltered takes as they debate the real impact of healthy conflict in leadership.

Catch even more insights from Matt on Randy’s podcast, SaaS Expert Voices, where the two CEOs swap leadership lessons and bold ideas.

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Over the past three weeks, you’ve heard snippets of wisdom from Mark Kosoglow, Former CRO of Catalyst, Former SVP of Global Sales at Outreach, and current Co-founder and CEO of Operator.

Now, we’ve dropped the full, raw interview between Mark and Matt, Leadr CEO so you can hear firsthand what we’ve learned from their insights on micromanagement, work-life balance, and the tension between quality and quantity.

Mark has a lot of hot takes that will make you stop and think about how you're leading your team. From his unconventional approach to managing people to his candid thoughts on the elusive work-life balance, Mark’s perspective is sure to challenge the way you think about leadership.

This episode is packed with actionable insights, whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to the CEO chair. Listen in as Mark and Matt dive deep into:

• Why micromanagement isn’t always the enemy—and when it might actually be necessary
• The delicate dance of maintaining quality while scaling quantity
• Mark’s personal strategies for keeping the work-life balance in check without sacrificing success

Don’t miss out on this conversation filled with real-world advice from someone who's been in the trenches of leadership.

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Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, former CRO of Catalyst and SVP of Global Sales at Outreach, joins Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder and Leadr CMO Holly Tate to tackle one of the toughest questions in leadership: Should your organization prioritize quality or quantity? Spoiler alert—it’s not a straightforward answer.

In this episode, they break down the key factors that determine when it makes sense to push for more output versus investing in better quality. They also explore how high-stakes situations can tip the scales, requiring a delicate balance between the two.

Who do you think the Hot Take award goes to this episode? Let us know.

Check out the LeadrPulse Podcast episode from Season 1 that Holly mentions: When Should You be the Bottleneck as a Leader? - With Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot.

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Work-life balance. Can it really be achieved?

This week, we welcome back Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, Former CRO of Catalyst & Former SVP of Global Sales at Outreach to share his hot take on the fallacy of work-life balance.

He talks with LeadrPulse Podcast host and Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder about how he practically navigates being a CRO and a Chief Fun Officer for his family.

Matt goes on with co-host and Leadr CMO, Holly Tate to discuss the times when they weren’t intentionally implementing work-life harmony which led to seasons of burnout, and their 5 tips for avoiding burnout and achieving work-life harmony.

Who do you think the Hot Take award goes to this episode? Let us know.

Check out the episode Holly mentions from Season 1: Detaching Your Identity From Your Work with Geoff Lewis, Founder and Managing Partner at Bedrock.

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In this episode, Leadr CEO, Matt Tresidder has a spicy conversation with Mark Kosoglow, CEO & Co-founder of Operator, Former CRO of Catalyst, Former SVP of Global Sales at Outreach on when leaders should embrace being a micromanager.

Matt and co-host Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, debate whether or not leaders have the right to micromanage. Is it a leader's responsibility or does micromanagement equal a leadership problem? They share real examples of the pros and cons of their leadership styles and how to effectively drive projects while trusting their team to deliver without micromanagement.

The conclusion? It’s not black and white, leadership involvement is a tension.

It gets spicy, so don’t miss it.

Who do you think the Hot Take award goes to this episode? Let us know.

Check out the LeadrPulse Podcast episode from Season 1 that Holly mentions: Navigating CEO Pitfalls with Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot.

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Welcome back to The LeadrPulse Podcast! Season two starts now with an exciting intro episode from our hosts, Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, and Holly Tate, CMO of Leadr.

Both Matt and Holly recently stepped into new roles as first-time parents and in this episode, they share candid insights on navigating the dual challenges of leadership at work and at home. Tune in as they unpack the lessons learned from balancing careers with the early days of parenthood.

But that’s not all—this season, we’re welcoming industry powerhouses from companies like Gainsight, and more, who are redefining the future of leadership. You won’t want to miss the lineup of innovators and game-changers who will be joining us.

And get ready - this season, we’re introducing the Hot Take award (yes it’s a physical trophy) to go to the person who shares the spiciest opinion on each episode. If you’re into some hot leadership debates, this podcast is for you.

🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or BuzzSprout—and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Our first guest will be joining us next Thursday, and trust us—it’s one conversation you won’t want to miss!

🔥 LeadrPulse Podcast: Your blueprint for the future of leadership starts now. Are you ready?

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That’s a wrap on season one of The LeadrPulse Podcast! Thanks for coming along on this journey of learning from leadership experts in an effort to better our own leadership.

We hope you’ve enjoyed season one as much as we have. Stay tuned for season two coming later this year. We have an incredible lineup of leadership luminaries that we can’t wait to share with you! Be the first to know when season two drops - subscribe now.

If you missed any episodes from this season, it’s not too late! Grab your headphones and tune in to season one of The LeadrPulse Podcast for inspiration and actionable advice. 🎙️ Revisit episodes from:

• Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot
• Elizabeth Bryant, SVP & CPO at Southwest Airlines
• Geoff Lewis, Founder of Bedrock
• Patrick Lencioni, Founder of The Table Group

While you wait for season two, you don’t have to pause your leadership growth journey, check out our library of on-demand webinars where we dive into conversations all about transforming people management into people development.

And be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to keep a pulse on all things people development with content straight from our CEO, Matt Tresidder.

In the meantime, lead on!

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Over the past three weeks, you’ve heard snippets of wisdom from organizational health expert and Founder and President of The Table Group, Patrick Lencioni.

Now, we’ve dropped the full, raw interview between Pat and Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, so you can hear firsthand what we’ve learned from their insights about the motivation behind successful leaders, public accountability, and politics in the workplace.

Tune in now.

You may know Pat as the Founder and President of The Table Group or as the best-selling author of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The 6 Types of Working Genius & 8 other books.

Together with Pat and The Table Group, we've developed the all-in-one organizational health platform that helps develop leaders, improves meetings, and drives results. Learn more about how LeadrAdvantage can help you achieve full organizational health here.

Don’t miss our recap episode breaking down our favorite moments from Season One of The LeadrPulse Podcast.

And stay tuned for season two coming later this year. We have an incredible lineup of leadership luminaries that we can’t wait to share with you! Be the first to know when season two drops - subscribe now.

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