Lead the People

In this episode, Matt Poepsel sits down with Daphne to discuss The Leadership Trilogy, a three-book collection designed to help leaders at every level lead with clarity and confidence. They explore the critical shift from “tasking” to “coaching,” empowering a stressed team through simple changes in conversation, and commanding executive presence regardless of one’s official title.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. The Coaching Mindset: How to move beyond task-checking & spark real growth
  2. Getting employees to buy-in by connecting daily work to the big picture
  3. Commanding a room and building credibility, title or no title
  4. Helping everyone understand the way the business actually works

Highlights:

(00:00) What Coaching Really Means
(00:49) Meet Daphne B. Latimore
(02:01) The employee journey as an ecosystem
(07:16) Relate and equate
(12:46) Behavior as the driver of culture
(16:03) Coaching mindset for managers
(23:13) Demystifying executive presence
(23:26) Leading without a title

Resources:

Follow Daphne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphneblatimore/
Daphne’s website: https://dblatimore.com/

Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/

Follow Predictive Index on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-predictive-index/

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What is Lead the People?

Lead The People is your guide to unlocking your true potential as an authentic leader. Hosted by Dr. Matt Poepsel—The Godfather of Talent Optimization—this podcast dives deep into the art and science of what it takes to lead at the next level. With insightful conversations and practical strategies, each episode equips executives, strategic HR pros, and aspiring leaders with the tools it takes to boost performance, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact. Whether exploring the latest workplace trends or tackling real-world leadership challenges, Lead The People offers an enlightened approach to leadership. Embark on a rewarding journey to become the leader your people deserve—the leader you were meant to be.