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320. The IKEA Effect
The best leaders don’t build businesses alone — they hand over the IKEA instructions and empower their teams. It's time you understood The IKEA Effect
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319. The Harsh Reality Of Truth, Trust And Transparency
Truth, trust and transparency will transform your team into a powerfully productive and efficient workforce. It all starts with a Ponzi scheme.
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231. The Mistaken Milestones in Life
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230. The Power of a Personalized Perspective
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235. The Danger of Complacency and How to Avoid It
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246. The People We Take For Granted - Which Might Be You
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239. Your Fault vs Your Responsibility: The Critical Difference
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293. The State Of Women (Leaders)
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How To Work Smarter

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320. The IKEA Effect
The best leaders don’t build businesses alone — they hand over the IKEA instructions and empower their teams. It's time you understood The IKEA Effect
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Jeff Matlow
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317. Forget Balance, You Need A Surplus Life
Most people are stuck in survival mode. But freedom, and fulfillment come when you live a surplus life. It's time to stop surviving and start living.
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314. The Productivity Problem You're Probably Ignoring
Just because your business processes don't seem broken, it doesn't mean they aren't the source of your productivity problems. It all starts with the…
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309. You Have One Of 6 Addictions. I’m Your Intervention.
Work addiction is real, and it’s messing with your productivity, your leadership, and—let’s be honest—your sanity. So tell me, which of these addictions…
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304. The 6 Most Important Resolutions To Resolve Your Resolutions
Resolutions aren't just about New Year's. In fact, the entire concept of New Year's is a sham. It's time you understood the truth behind resolving your…
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Leadership Lessons

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320. The IKEA Effect
The best leaders don’t build businesses alone — they hand over the IKEA instructions and empower their teams. It's time you understood The IKEA Effect
 • 
Jeff Matlow
2
319. The Harsh Reality Of Truth, Trust And Transparency
Truth, trust and transparency will transform your team into a powerfully productive and efficient workforce. It all starts with a Ponzi scheme.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
318. A Clear And Inspiring Vision For The Future
How can you exceed expectations if you don’t know what those expectations are? Here are three ways to create a clear and inspiring vision for your…
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Jeff Matlow
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312. The Three Things Every Successful Company Needs
Every successful company is built on the foundation like a three-legged stool, propped up by responsibility, accountability, and compliance. Your entire…
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Jeff Matlow
5
311. The Fine Line Between Being A Leader And A Jerk
The line between influence and manipulation is thinner than you think. Are you acting like a conman or inspirational leader? There are 5 ways to tell.
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Jeff Matlow
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Uncomfortable Truths

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315. Inside The Mind Of Imposter Syndrome
I spent years battling Imposter Syndrome, molding myself into who I thought others wanted me to be. Then I realized it's a lot easier to just be me.
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307. The Inherent Bias of Rich White Men
It's good to be a white man in the United States. I know, because I am one. I'm not saying it's fair, I'm just saying that you're biased and I can prove…
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Jeff Matlow
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293. The State Of Women (Leaders)
The history of women in leadership will shock you. But if we don't learn anything from history then we don't learn anything at all.
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275. I Don't Think You Understand Loyalty
There's a huge misconception about loyalty that is played out again and again in almost every company. It's your duty to fix it. And it starts with your…
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273. But What If You're Wrong?
It's hard to be the person you want to be when the world is forcing you to be different. It's hard to live your dreams. But what if you're wrong?
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Building A Better Culture

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319. The Harsh Reality Of Truth, Trust And Transparency
Truth, trust and transparency will transform your team into a powerfully productive and efficient workforce. It all starts with a Ponzi scheme.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
318. A Clear And Inspiring Vision For The Future
How can you exceed expectations if you don’t know what those expectations are? Here are three ways to create a clear and inspiring vision for your…
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Jeff Matlow
1
316. Your Underperforming Employee Isn't Failing, You Are.
Your expectations shape reality, whether you realize it or not. Your underperforming employee isn't the problem, your self-fulfilling prophecy is.
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Jeff Matlow
313. The Rites Of Passage That Matter
Milestones aren’t just for birthdays, bull runs, or beer — they’re the fuel that keeps us moving. But somewhere between childhood and the workplace…
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Jeff Matlow
302. The President Isn't The Problem, You Are
There are two problems with the US political system and none of them are the Presidential candidates. It starts with your company culture.
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Jeff Matlow
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318. A Clear And Inspiring Vision For The Future
How can you exceed expectations if you don’t know what those expectations are? Here are three ways to create a clear and inspiring vision for your…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
1
317. Forget Balance, You Need A Surplus Life
Most people are stuck in survival mode. But freedom, and fulfillment come when you live a surplus life. It's time to stop surviving and start living.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
316. Your Underperforming Employee Isn't Failing, You Are.
Your expectations shape reality, whether you realize it or not. Your underperforming employee isn't the problem, your self-fulfilling prophecy is.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
315. Inside The Mind Of Imposter Syndrome
I spent years battling Imposter Syndrome, molding myself into who I thought others wanted me to be. Then I realized it's a lot easier to just be me.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
314. The Productivity Problem You're Probably Ignoring
Just because your business processes don't seem broken, it doesn't mean they aren't the source of your productivity problems. It all starts with the…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
1
313. The Rites Of Passage That Matter
Milestones aren’t just for birthdays, bull runs, or beer — they’re the fuel that keeps us moving. But somewhere between childhood and the workplace…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
312. The Three Things Every Successful Company Needs
Every successful company is built on the foundation like a three-legged stool, propped up by responsibility, accountability, and compliance. Your entire…
 • 
Jeff Matlow
5
311. The Fine Line Between Being A Leader And A Jerk
The line between influence and manipulation is thinner than you think. Are you acting like a conman or inspirational leader? There are 5 ways to tell.
 • 
Jeff Matlow
4
310. Here Is The Way You Do Everything
The way you do anything is the way you do everything. So here’s the simple thing I’m asking you to do today: pay attention.
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309. You Have One Of 6 Addictions. I’m Your Intervention.
Work addiction is real, and it’s messing with your productivity, your leadership, and—let’s be honest—your sanity. So tell me, which of these addictions…
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Jeff Matlow
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308. How To Have The Tough Conversations You Are Avoiding
Sure, tough conversations may be uncomfortable, but that's why they're called "tough conversations". It's time you learn that they don't have to be…
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307. The Inherent Bias of Rich White Men
It's good to be a white man in the United States. I know, because I am one. I'm not saying it's fair, I'm just saying that you're biased and I can prove…
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Jeff Matlow
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