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Over the past three weeks, we’ve shared some thought-provoking hot takes from Marie Myers, the trailblazing CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Now, it’s time for the main event to close out season 2: the full interview with Marie.

In this insightful conversation, Marie dives deep into what it takes to drive meaningful innovation in any role—whether you’re leading a team, managing projects, or shaping strategy. Her no-nonsense approach to leadership is packed with actionable advice you can put to work immediately.

🎙 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why being an innovative leader isn’t optional in today’s fast-paced world.
• How to rise above corporate politics and make decisions that truly matter.
• The one essential element most leaders miss in effective change management (hint: it’s a game-changer).
• And much more!

Marie’s blend of bold thinking and practical insights will leave you inspired and equipped to tackle your biggest leadership challenges.

👂 Ready to level up your leadership? Tune in now to hear the full interview and discover how to drive innovation, navigate change, and make a real impact in your organization.

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Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, joins us to dive into what it takes to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world. Spoiler: it’s not just about managing finances—it’s about mastering the art of change management and bringing people along for the ride.

Marie’s journey from various roles to the CFO seat has taught her the importance of embracing challenges, adapting to change, and never losing sight of the bigger picture. She’s a firm believer that “change management” isn’t a buzzword—it’s a critical step that too many leaders overlook, often to their own detriment.

What makes Marie stand out is her pragmatic advice for driving organizational success. She challenges leaders to remember:

• “Sometimes you have to go slow to go fast.”
• “Bring people along with you, and you’ll actually speed up change.”
• “If you don’t incorporate change management into major initiatives, most programs fail.”

Her candid, down-to-earth wisdom boils down to this: success doesn’t come from rushing through innovation—it comes from thoughtful, intentional leadership that puts people at the center.

After an insightful conversation with Marie, Matt and Holly unpack their own lessons on navigating change and building cohesive teams. They explore strategies to bridge skill gaps, foster team trust, and ensure that every decision benefits the whole organization.

Actionable Insights for Leaders:

• Go slow to go fast. Rushing can derail your team; thoughtful change management ensures long-term success.
• Fill your team’s gaps strategically. Leverage the expertise of team members to tackle major projects.
• Think big picture. Keep customers, employees, and shareholders top of mind when making decisions.
• Equip your team. Front-line employees need the tools and information to embrace and drive change effectively.

Resources:

• Loving the podcast? Be sure to subscribe to The LeadrPulse Newsletter for weekly leadership tips and thought-provoking discussions from Matt.
• Learn more about Working Genius at WorkingGenius.com
• Sticky Teams: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page by Larry Osborne 
• Follow Marie Myers on LinkedIn
• Follow Matt Tresidder on LinkedIn

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Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, joins us to chat about what it really takes to be a strategic leader—hint: it’s not just about crunching numbers. 

Marie’s career has been anything but a straight line, and she credits those twists and turns with teaching her the power of “enterprise acumen”—a fancy way of saying you need to understand the bigger picture by stepping into different roles and embracing new experiences.

What really stands out about Marie is her no-nonsense approach to corporate politics. Instead of getting bogged down, she stays laser-focused on three key questions: What would a customer want? What would an employee want? What would a shareholder want? It’s simple, actionable, and incredibly effective.

So, what did we take away from our conversation with Marie?

• Stepping into new roles broadens your perspective and helps break down silos.
• Don’t waste energy on politics—focus on what really matters.
• Keep customers, employees, and shareholders at the center of your decisions.

After talking with Marie, Matt and Holly dig into their own tips for building a career you love and knowing when it’s the right time to speak up. Spoiler: your voice matters more than you might think!

Actionable Insights for Leaders:

• Get diverse experiences. The more you learn, the better you lead.
• Think big picture. Decisions should benefit the whole organization.
• Share your opinions. Your perspective could spark real change.

Resources:

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• Follow Holly Tate on LinkedIn

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In this week’s episode of LeadrPulse Podcast, we explore the dynamic intersection of finance and innovation with Marie Myers, the trailblazing CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her bold perspective: "You can’t be the CFO of a global company without being innovative." 🌶️

Marie discusses the delicate balancing act of being a steward of capital while fueling innovation, offering actionable insights on how financial leaders can drive creativity in their organizations.

Later, podcast hosts Matt Tresidder and Holly Tate bring in Brett Billman, CFO of Leadr, for a thought-provoking discussion on:

• Why innovation as a CEO means getting creative within constraints 💡
• The surprising ways constraints can actually force creativity 🌶️
• How operational leaders can—and should—lead with creativity

This episode wraps up with a fiery segment of Holly’s Hot Take: Not enough operational leaders lead with creativity. 🌶️

If you’ve ever wondered how finance and innovation can (and should) go hand-in-hand, this episode is a must-listen.

Encouragement for Leaders:
Every executive should come to the table with a mindset of innovation—wearing your CXO hat 🎩 and embracing creativity to move your organization forward.

Listen now and start rethinking the role of finance in driving your company’s innovation.

Resources:

• Book Recommendation: A Beautiful Constraint: How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages
• 👉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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Over the past three weeks, you’ve experienced the brilliance of Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight. Now, it’s time to dive into the full, unedited interview between Nick and Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr.

Nick shares actionable strategies and insights for becoming an award-winning leader who retains top talent—even in challenging times.

🎯 Here’s What You’ll Learn:

• The secret sauce to building an award-winning culture, even during downturns.
• Why humility and transparency are must-haves for effective leadership.
• The power of connecting with customers to make better decisions.
• The #1 weekly practice that boosts team transparency and trust.
• Nick’s top 3 tips for aspiring leaders who want to make a big impact.

👂 Tune in now to gain the leadership insights you need to create a culture of success, engagement, and retention.

Stay Connected:

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Learn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com 

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This week on The LeadrPulse Podcast, we welcome back Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight—The Customer Success Company. Nick is no stranger to leadership success, having been named Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California and leading Gainsight to become one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

In this episode, Nick shares his top three tips for aspiring leaders, dives into the mindset shifts that every leader needs, and reveals how responsiveness can give you a competitive edge.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Tip 1: Be super responsive and be there for people.
• Tip 2: Don’t over-rotate on anyone else’s advice—learn, listen, but be your own CEO. 
• Tip 3: Spend more time with your customers, and understand what your culture looks like when things get hard.
• How “speed is a competitive advantage” and why responsiveness isn’t just internal—it’s external too.
• Why “strong beliefs, loosely held” is the secret to great leadership.

Featured Resources

🎧 Don’t miss this Season 1 episode: Stop Avoiding Conflict: Randy Wootton on Why Your Team Needs It to Thrive

📚 Find out your Working Genius and discover your leadership strengths at workinggenius.com

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This week on The LeadrPulse Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight and Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Nick pulls back the curtain on his leadership practices, sharing how he keeps his team engaged, transparent, and connected through intentional communication and customer focus.

Nick dives into:

• His #1 weekly practice that boosts transparency and trust on his team.
• Why customer connection is critical for decision-making.
• A framework for CEOs to reflect and connect with their team.

Co-hosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, continue the conversation with some mic drop quotes and practical tips for leveling up your leadership.

How are you intentionally connecting with your team? We’d love to hear your ideas! Email us at [email protected] with your strategies. 💻

Resources:

Learn more about how Leadr Advantage helps you implement Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Framework.

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• Learn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com 

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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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Learn more about Gainsight at gainsight.com 

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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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Learn more about Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius at workinggenius.com 

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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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