In this episode, your host, Sri Chellappa, talks with Matt Poepsel. Matt was a struggling manager turned capable leader and talent optimization expert. Matt studied the psychology of leadership and performance while earning his PhD in the process. He continued to rise through the corporate ranks and steadily expanded his influence as a leader. Leadership is a capability that can be studied, applied, and cultivated. As leaders, we each progress through the stages at our own pace based on our intention, practice, and experience.