Why Successful Leaders Need To Be Calculated Risk Takers with Matt Hoffman

QuoteAttempting to fit myself into a mold that did not suit me was my greatest mistake. I failed to recognize my strengths and where I found the most joy, which delayed my realization of how to optimize my success and happiness. Gaining a better understanding of myself was necessary. - Matt HoffmanWho is Matt Hoffman?Matt Hoffman, the Head of Talent and a Partner at M13, shares his experience in building startups and emphasized the role of high-performing teams in elevating individuals.Matt brings a wealth of experience and expertise to high-growth start-up organizations, with a passion for building innovative and authentic cultures that can scale with the business. By empowering and inspiring employees to do their best work through the best People Ops strategies, Matt can help your business create an environment where talent thrives and innovation flourishes.He is a certified Hudson executive coach, which further enhances his ability to develop talent and build amazing companies by focusing on the talented humans who make them great. With his skills and dedication, Matt is poised to make a significant impact in any startup organization he works with.Matt previously built and led the People functions at DigitalOcean and Return Path (#1 Best Place to Work in NYC and #2 in the US, respectively).Key Leadership learning moments (timestamps)00:03:11:14 - Keys to a Great Place to Work!00:04:19:16 - Leadership in Fast-Paced Environments00:05:59:19 - Going Back to a Teenage Matt00:08:06:04 - Creating His Own Firm00:08:59:18 - Changes in Matt's Perspective00:10:08:00 - A Father of 3 Daughters00:12:01:01 - Work-Life Balance - A Myth?00:13:56:21 - Tensions - Remote Work vs. In-Person00:16:07:09 - Challenges in Remote Work00:18:20:16 - College Degree - Not a Good Financial Investment?00:20:45:07 - Hiring People Without College Degrees00:23:57:22 - Coping With Mistakes00:27:00:13 - Trying Out New Things!00:28:18:02 - AI vs People00:30:40:03 - The Shift to Remote Work00:32:56:17 - Companies Should Invest in Development!00:35:39:19 - Understanding Development for Executives00:37:58:23 - Establishing Company DNA!00:40:11:15 - Setbacks in Leadership Conversations00:42:12:14 - Matt's Super Team00:44:34:07 - Matt's Biggest Mistake00:45:56:17 - Matt's Proudest Career Moments00:48:18:00 - Definition of Leadership00:49:31:04 - Thanks For Listening to Everyday Leadership Podcast!Matts links:LinkedInWebsiteFollow the podcastIf youve just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode.If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the links below.Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]