Learn to Lead

The Gold Rush was full of dreamers searching for fortune—but the biggest successes didn’t come from those digging for gold. In this episode of Learn to Lead, we uncover the surprising stories of those who found lasting success by thinking differently. Their journey holds a powerful lesson for leaders today.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 50 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development -https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast -https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

Twitter -https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision Making -https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making

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We’re kicking off a whole new approach to the Learn to Lead podcast this year. Every month, I’ll bring you real-world stories packed with surprising lessons in leadership, creativity, and innovation. For our first iteration of this new approach I want to start with a question: What do tires, trivia, and food ratings have in common? In this episode of Learn to Lead, we uncover the surprising origins of two iconic innovations born from unexpected challenges. These stories reveal how bold, creative thinking can transform obstacles into lasting impact. If you’re ready to see challenges in a whole new light, this episode is for you!

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 Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

-      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

-      Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

-      Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision Making - https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making

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After 130 episodes exploring leadership, I decided to shake things up and let technology step into the spotlight. For this episode, I used AI to analyze and learn from every conversation we’ve had so far. From those 130 episodes, the AI has pieced together its own take on leadership, shaped by the many insights we’ve shared along the way.  I gave the AI tool no guidelines whatsoever, I simply asked it to summarize the key topics from this podcast, and I hit generate.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

-      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

-      Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

-      Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision Making - https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

Andrea Sampson is the CEO and Founder of Talk Boutique. She joined me on the show to discuss the power of storytelling in business and in life. We discuss a structure to tell more clear stories and how some people get off track when attempting to integrate storytelling into their approach to leadership. We finish the show by talking about curiosity and what makes a story that someone will remember.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

Lisa Bodell is the CEO of Future Think and the bestselling author of  "Why Simple Wins" & "Kill the Company.” She joined me on the show to talk about why successful leaders don't fear failure, instead they fear complacency. We also talked about her process around goal setting and what advice she would have for her younger self. We closed the conversation talking about the power of curiosity and how education needs to change to prepare future leaders and professionals for the current challenges they face.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

-      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

-      Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

-      Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure

Rocky Garza is a keynote speaker focused on people and culture development. On this episode we talk about the power of challenging the stories we tell ourselves so that we can experience the freedom and confidence that comes with living vulnerably. We also talk about the way a leader can build a life of fulfillment and success without compromising their true self. We close by talking about the power dealing with life’s challenges with a focus on what is possible in the darkest times.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and

To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

-      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

-      Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

-      Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

Erin Defosse is a longtime entrepreneur in the Austin area and is the founder of the Magellan School. He joined me on the show to talk about his experience as a founder and leader of early stage companies and what that has taught him about the importance of inspirational leadership.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

 Host Matthew Confer:

-      LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

-      Twitter - https://twitter.com/MatthewConfer

-      Matthew’s TEDx Talk on Decision

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get

Petra Velzeboer is a mental health expert and author of the book Begin With You. She is also the CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. On this episode we talk about Petra’s journey and some of the lessons she learned along the way. We then talk about goal setting and how to have effective (and fewer) meetings. We also discuss her advice for her younger self and the power of curiosity.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

Vitaly Veksler, is the CEO of Vista Social, a unified social management tool that has almost 3 million social profiles connected through their platform. On this episode we talk about the defining moments in getting Vitaly to the place he is today and what he has learned along the way. We also talk about lessons around hiring effectively and figure out how to find balance in work and in life.

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Learn To Lead is brought to you by Abilitie, a leading provider of experiential learning. Abilitie’s simulations and leadership programs have inspired over 100,000 professionals in more than 30 countries. To learn more about Abilitie and about our host Matthew Confer, visit the links below:

Abilitie Leadership Development - https://www.abilitie.com

The Learn To Lead Podcast - https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/

Host Matthew Confer:

Make sure you subscribe to our show to ensure you get our next episode when it is released.

Ryan Estis is a former Fortune 500 CRO who is the Founding Partner of ImpactEleven. He is also the author of the book Prepare for Impact, and he was recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine as one of the best keynote speakers in the world. On this episode we talk about what Ryan means by “human centered organization” and why they have an advantage in the competitive business world we operate in. We also discuss risk taking and how two moments in Ryan’s life had a transformative impact on the person he is today. We finish by talking about curiosity and the intersection of technology and people that we are currently living through.