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Lead the PeopleAuthor: Matt Poepsel, PhD
Lead The People is your guide to unlocking your true potential as an authentic leader. Hosted by Dr. Matt PoepselThe Godfather of Talent Optimizationthis 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 deservethe leader you were meant to be. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#168 Why Your Best Thinking Happens on a Hike (feat. Jessica DeAngelo)
Episode 168
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
When we’re drowning in Slack notifications and back-to-back Zooms, most of us just try to "productivity-hack" our way out of it. But Jessica DeAngelo, founder of Hike to Become, says we’ve got it all backward. We don’t need a better app; we need to leave the phone in the car and hit the dirt.In this episode, Matt Poepsel chats with Jessica about her book, The Wild Advantage. They dig into why your best business ideas usually happen after 30 minutes in the woods, how to beat the "convenience paradox" that’s making us all feel isolated, and the "Wet Butt Big Idea" that changed Jessica’s life. If you've ever felt like you’re "losing the plot" on your work or your life, this conversation is the wake-up call you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:The "HIKE" Method: A simple daily ritual to stop the "drift" and get your focus backYour Brain on Nature: The neuroscience of why fresh air actually makes you a better problem solverUnplugged Leadership: Why the best "whiteboarding session" might actually be a 45-minute trail walkThe 30-Minute Reclaim: How stepping away from your desk actually gives you two hours back in your dayHighlights:(00:19) Meet “Chief Hiking Officer” Jessica DeAngelo(00:10) The wake-up call: "Mom, put down your phone"(06:22) Beautiful offices are still “boxes” (13:16) The "Wet Butt Big Idea" (15:51) "HIKE" Challenge rules(20:48) 30 minutes to reset your brain(24:11) Taking the boardroom to the trailResources:Follow Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-deangelo-mba/Visit Jessica’s official website: https://jessicadeangelo.com/bookGet the book: The Wild Advantage: Why Your Brain on Nature is Your Boldest Business MoveJoin the challenge: Text HIKE to 33777Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/Follow Predictive Index on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-predictive-index/Subscribe on YouTube: The Predictive IndexYouTube · The Predictive Index1.8K+ followersCreated in partnership with Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/
