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  • How to structure a 1-on-1 conversation?

    In order for any relationship to grow there needs to be consistent and clear communication. This can make or break a relationship. Many organizations are so focused on communicating with their customers or clients, they don’t stop to think about it when it comes to their employees.  As a leader, a manager, even as a Read more

  • Strategic Planning: Why are they being so quiet?

    Have you ever been in a meeting where you needed to interrupt others just to get your idea shared, or tuned out because it’s always the same people talking? Me too. What’s worse than participating in that kind of meeting, is leading that meeting. Especially when you have a few quiet voices and want to make Read more

  • Planning for a New Year?

    2020 will be a year to remember – but what will you remember and how will you remember it? I get asked a lot of questions about Year-end or New Year planning. And I’m a firm believer in both: in order to plan ahead you must first look back at where you came from. When Read more

  • Looking for Ways to Avoid Awkward Conversations?

    Awkward conversations are the worst. I remember the first time I struck up enough courage to call a girl I liked on the phone. I was in 8th grade. I’m pretty sure I said hello and then waited a solid minute for her to say something. And the truth is, sometimes leading a team or Read more

  • Who is Matt, and what is this all about?

    A bit of my story: Growing up in Philadelphia, I had dreams of being a professional athlete like Michael Jordan, an archeologist like Indiana Jones, or an architect like Franklin Lloyd Wright. Slowly, reality sank in and new dreams emerged. But not before some awkward family photos, like this: In high school I thought about Read more