70% of Teams Are Failing. I Built a System to Fix That | Kathy Eastwood

Most leaders know what good leadership looks like — they just forget to do it. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Kathy Eastwood, CEO and creator of the E3 Leadership Code, to unpack why less than 30% of teams are hitting their goals and what the best leaders do differently. Kathy shares her unconventional career journey from CPA to Chief People Officer, how a toxic work environment pushed her to walk away without a plan, and the three-legged stool framework that bridges people-first culture with high performance results. If you lead a team, manage managers, or are building a company culture that actually delivers, this one is worth your full attention.Key Takeaways Less than 30% of teams and organizations are accomplishing their goals — and it usually comes down to one of four root causes. The E3 Leadership Code balances three legs: Envision, Engage, and Execute — held together by emotional qualities. A strategy that changes every week is an engagement killer. Clarity of direction is non-negotiable. You can be operationally strong or people-focused, but if you're only one, you're out of balance. The most important skill for any leader is awareness — of yourself, your team, and how your behavior lands.About the GuestKathy Eastwood is a CEO, executive coach, and creator of the E3 Leadership Code. With over 30 years of experience spanning public accounting, enterprise software, private equity, and people operations, she has held roles as Chief of Staff, COO, and Chief People Officer. She now helps leaders and organizations close the gap between vision and results through her human-centered high performance framework.Connect www.kathyeastwood.com