The Matt Keller Leadership Channel

As 2018 comes to an end, Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson are exploring “4 Truths About Endings” in December’s 1st Conversation. If you have been a faithful follower of the Matt Keller Channel you won’t want to miss this podcast as it is both insightful and timely.

In every field, every one of us has a next level, a goal we want to achieve – but how exactly do we get there? In November’s 1st Conversation of the Month, Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson talk about “5 Requirements To Get To Your Next Level”. You might be surprise how countercultural some of these might be but in the end, it’s the successful people that show us, these 5 requirements have a great track record.

October is here, it's officially Fall and 1st Conversation of the Month is fresh out of the studio! This month Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson are talking "4 Things Great Mentors Do" and some of the results of following through with these. From setting high standards to believing in those you mentor, these 4 simple things will change your influence as a mentor.

Most of us don’t love making mistakes, much less sharing about them but they sure do help us grow. In this month’s 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson we’re talking about 5 Mistakes Matt Keller Has Made in His Leadership Journey. It’s not only learning from our experiences but better yet, from our examined experiences. From team expectations to personal discipline, there’s something for all of us on this leadership journey.

In this month’s 1st Conversation, Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson bring up 8 Decisions That Leaders Need to Make. In leadership we cannot just prioritize developing other leaders, we also have to prioritize our personal growth. From deciding that personal growth matters to living in a continual cycle of personal development, this month’s podcast will encourage you to take a step towards a better you!

Fresh new month means our 1st Conversation of July is here! Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson sit down to talk about “How to Attract and Keep Good People”. As leaders we desire to have the best people on our teams but we don’t often talk about what it takes. Tune in this month for insight into six things we can start doing to build teams of all around good people!

Matt and Kyle continue to discuss personal lessons from leadership expert, John Maxwell. In this month's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson the topic is 5 lessons about team work. From understanding that success and significance aren’t the same thing, to what it means to loan your influence, once again, this month is a breath of fresh air!  

In this month's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle discuss 6 public speaking lessons Matt learned on a recent trip with leadership expert, John Maxwell. From risk taking to complimenting others in public, it is yet another podcast full of gold.

In this month's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle discuss 6 leadership lessons Matt learned on a recent trip with leadership expert, John Maxwell. Practical, simple and dynamic. From keeping it simple, to autopsying success, to never assuming what our teams actually know, we are sure you will gain new insight in this podcast. 

Morale is to a team, what momentum is to an organization. In this month's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle discuss 5 Things that Affect Morale on a Team. As leaders, we need to be aware that morale doesn't just happen. The leader's reaction along with four other variables, will affect the overall morale of a team. 

The new year is that time of year where we rise up and set resolutions and goals we want to achieve. But as we go through those motions, from the highest level, what do we need to be thinking about as leaders? In February’s episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle ask 5 questions we need to consider as we launch into 2018. From what we need to leave in the past to how to protect and strengthen our culture, these 5 questions will help us as leaders have a great start to 2018. 

Assistant Takeover has brought us a whole year of conversations and advice to help better the Executive/Assistant relationship. But, unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Join us for the last installment of Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams where Matt and Cheri close out the year by sharing Cheri’s "last best advice" for assistants. Assistants, keep these words of wisdom in mind and go into 2018 ready to make your leader more effective than you can imagine!

This year is coming to a close and that means it's time to look back on everything we've learned throughout 2017. In December's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle ask leaders to reflect on their experiences during 2017 and ask themselves how they did and how they should improve across 5 categories. From daily disciplines to plans for growth and more, how are we going to improve our leadership in 2018? Remember: The best teacher is not experience, it's examined experience.

A truly successful and effective assistant needs to go beyond the to-do lists, emails, and scheduling. In this month's episode of Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri identify and discuss the five characteristics of a dynamic assistant and what makes them so important. Learn how to add an exponential component to every Executive/Assistant relationship with traits like teachability, positive attitudes, endless energy, and more.

Fun isn't just about being "funny" or sarcastic. It's about loving and being passionate about what you do! For the month of November, we are adding value with our seventh and final leadership behavioral value. In this episode of "Values on the 7th," Kyle Jackson discusses and defines the core value of "fun," how it can improve your staff and organization, and how to make sure your team is enjoying what they do. Lean in, leaders, and laugh out loud with us!

November offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and use the holiday downtime to press pause and have some time to reflect. In this month's The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, Matt and Kyle get us started on this time of reflection by letting us know what's on their minds with "5 Phrases I'm Wrestling With Right Now." Lean in while we discuss what these five unique phrases mean to our organizations, from the concept of "shared influence" to the idea that "time multiplies our decisions."

Executives, there is always going to be more new ideas and projects than there is time. So how do we deal with that? By utilizing our Assistants and team members! In this month's Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri take on the topic of "Delegating for Success." Lean in as we discuss how Executives can effectively delegate and how Assistants and team members can carry out these tasks in a way where the end result is exactly what was originally envisioned.  

We believe that, as leaders, we are called to behave out of one very simple act: Love. This month focuses on our seventh and final leadership value and the ultimate motivator of each of our six other values. In this episode of Values on the 7th, Sarah Keller defines and breaks down the leadership behavior value of love. Remember, when we love, we can lead at a whole new level!

From day one, there is a natural drift in every organization toward mediocrity as the drive for excellence begins to slip. In October's episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, we discuss how to create and maintain a culture of excellence within our teams. Lean in as Matt and Kyle outline the six things you need to do to create a culture of excellence within your organization, including finding fresh eyes, realizing that everything matters, and setting aside time to discuss culture as a team.

The weekly one-on-one meeting between an executive and their assistant is the most important hour of the work week. This month's Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams goes in depth with what a typical weekly meeting should look like, from what you should cover to managing your time and more. Lean in as we discuss one of the most important steps in building communication, trust, and confidence in your Executive/Assistant relationship.