This week, we welcome one of the most impressive CEO’s in SaaS to the LeadrPulse Podcast: Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight—The Customer Success Company. 

Nick has achieved some serious accolades, including:

• Named one of the Top SaaS CEOs by the Software Report three years running.
• Honored as one of the Top CEOs of 2018 by Comparably.
• Finalist for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
• And Gainsight won Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Places to Work.

Of course, our first question was, how do you do it?

In this episode, Nick sits down with Leadr CEO Matt Tresidder to share his insights on:

• The secret to creating an award-winning culture—even during challenging times
• Why humility and transparency are the cornerstones of effective leadership
• How to “win your employees’ business every day” 🌶️
• Why every time someone leaves your company, it’s a learning opportunity
• The critical role of leadership in defining and exemplifying company culture

Here’s what to listen for:

• “How are you navigating becoming the healthiest tech company in 2023?”
• “What keeps people at a company when things are not easy? I think that’s culture. 🌶️”
• The secret to an award-winning culture #1: Be transparent.
• “As a CEO, you have to win your employees’ business every day. 🌶️”
• “At the end of the day, every problem is an executive problem. 🌶️”

Nick’s leadership wisdom is a must-hear for anyone looking to foster a thriving, resilient workplace.

But that’s not all! Following the interview, Matt and Leadr’s Holly Tate dive deeper into the practical applications of Nick’s insights, discussing:

• How transparency can build trust and accountability
• Why poor leadership often drives retention issues
• The fine line leaders walk between transparency and responsibility

🎧 Don’t miss the discussion that will challenge you to rethink how you lead your team and shape your culture.

Resources:
📚 Check out one of our favorite Season 1 episodes: Does Developing Your People Really Drive Business Results? featuring Elizabeth Bryant from Southwest Airlines.

👉 Ready to level up your leadership? Learn more about Leadr Academy, leadership training, community, and resources to turn managers into leaders. 

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You’ve caught glimpses of her brilliance over the past two weeks, but now we’re dropping the full, raw interview between Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper, and Leadr’s CMO, Holly Tate.

In this short but insight-packed session, Alina dishes out her boldest takes on the future of leadership—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this.

🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• 🌟 Why Chili Piper is ditching traditional management roles for something better.
• 💪 The magic of self-led teams—and how they consistently deliver results.
• 🚀 Proven strategies to empower your team and inspire true ownership.
• 🔥 The game-changing philosophy of aligning people with projects, not the other way around.
• 💡 How to keep top performers engaged by creating opportunities for them to thrive.
• 🤔 Holly and Matt’s unfiltered take: Is this approach right for every business?

✨ Plus: Alina dives into why prioritizing employee development over retention could transform your workplace—and the surprising ways it might challenge your thinking.

👂 Tune in now to catch the leadership strategies that are shaping the future.

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On this week’s episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, we welcome back Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper for another hot take: developing your employees is more important than retaining them.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Discover why Chili Piper believes in aligning people with projects—not the other way around.
• Learn Alina’s approach to keeping top performers engaged by creating internal growth opportunities that allow them to thrive.
• Explore the implications of prioritizing employee development over retention and how this mindset could transform your company culture.

Hosts Holly Tate and Matt Tresidder share their insights on this thought-provoking idea, discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents for leaders at all levels.

💡 Tune in to rethink how you can create a workplace that prioritizes growth, innovation, and alignment—without fearing the inevitable.

👉 Listen now to hear why this shift in thinking might just be the leadership strategy your team needs.

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Move over, managers—there’s a fresh leadership approach changing the game.

On this week’s episode of the LeadrPulse Podcast, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Chili Piper, shares her groundbreaking perspective: you don't need de facto managers to drive success.

Chili Piper, known for its innovative results-driven approach, is rethinking traditional hierarchies. Alina dives deep into how self-led micro teams are unlocking greater outcomes, fostering unmatched employee engagement, and driving tangible business results.

Hosts Holly Tate and Matt Tresidder break down Alina’s provocative insights, exploring what it takes to make this model work—and whether it’s the future of leadership.

Is the era of the traditional manager over? Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation, packed with actionable ideas for redefining leadership in your organization.

🎙️ Listen now and discover:

• Why Chili Piper is moving beyond traditional management roles.
• How self-led teams operate and deliver results.
• Strategies for empowering your team to take ownership.
• Holly and Matt’s take on whether this approach is right for every business.

Don’t miss this episode—it might just transform the way you lead.

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In this episode of the LeadrPulse Podcast, we bring you the full conversation between Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, and Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr. Over the past few weeks, Randy has shared invaluable insights on leadership, and today, we dive deeper into those themes with a candid, in-depth discussion.

They discuss:

1. Why open disagreement is a catalyst for growth
2. Practical strategies for building a high-performing executive team through constructive conflict
3. Striking the right balance between relationship-driven and performance-driven leadership
4. The secret to career advancement

And so much more. 

If you're looking to elevate your leadership skills and learn from two seasoned CEOs, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussion.

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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What does it really take to climb the ladder of success? Is it ambition, patience, or something else entirely?

In this episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, shares his insights on the path to career growth and the essential steps professionals need to take to earn that next promotion. Spoiler alert: there’s no shortcut to the top.

Leadr's CEO Matt Tresidder and CMO Holly Tate join the conversation to explore the unique challenges that come with each new level of responsibility. They reveal why true growth often involves expanding your skills horizontally—beyond just aiming for the next title.

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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Small talk can drive big results.

In this episode of The LeadrPulse Podcast, Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, returns to share his hot take on small talk in the workplace. When the pressure is on, should you skip the chit-chat and get straight to business, or could cutting out the relational moments actually hurt your team’s performance?

Leadr’s CEO Matt Tresidder and CMO Holly Tate weigh in, debating how to strike the right balance between relationship-driven and performance-driven conversations. They dive into why building meaningful connections might just be the secret to unlocking your team’s best work—and what really fuels results.

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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This week, we welcome Randy Wootton, 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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