ep. 235 Building Culture That Lasts with Matt George

Matt George is a global leadership advisor to CEOs, boards, foundations, and government leaders. He works with senior executives on high-stakes strategy, alignment, and decision-making—helping organizations stay clear, credible, and aligned when pressure is highest. An Executive Leadership Coach at Harvard Business School, Matt is known for direct, candid dialogue that sharpens executive presence, clarifies priorities, and strengthens leadership at the C-suite and board level. Before advising global leaders, Matt spent 30+ years as a CEO, leading one of Illinois’ largest social-impact organizations through complex economic, political, and cultural challenges. His leadership earned national recognition, including Presidential acknowledgment and multiple statewide honors. Matt is a three-time #1 bestselling author, former PBS host of Business Forward, and a sought-after keynote speaker and retreat facilitator. Today, he leads Glassroot Partners, a boutique advisory firm built on one core belief: clarity moves leaders and organizations forward.