The Matt Keller Leadership Channel

November offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and use the holiday downtime to press pause and 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 a special 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.

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.

Leaders, don't take no for an answer. In this episode of Values on the 7th, Matt Keller discusses the core value of Resourcefulness and how it works to build a more successful team. Remember: resourcefulness starts in the mind. Lean in and hear about our three filters of resourcefulness from problem-solving to thinking creatively to positive mindsets.

No matter what world you work in (whether it's business, non-profit, or church), the Fall season is always a busy time of year. In this episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, we discuss the importance of staying connected to and supportive of our teams even when our schedules get busy. Tune in to learn the five phrases that your employees and staff will need to hear from you over the next few months.

How do you navigate the Executive/Assistant relationship in a way where everyone feels comfortable? By emphasizing accountability and boundaries! In this month's Assistant Takeover with Matt Keller and Cheri Williams, Matt and Cheri discuss the importance of establishing a proper work environment through being strategic, using wisdom, and putting boundaries in place. Tune in to hear how both executives and assistants can take steps to keep themselves above reproach.

This month's Values on the 7th focuses on the leadership behavioral value of Sacrifice. Sarah Keller defines what sacrifice means and how we can be servant leaders to our team. Lean in and hear four filters of sacrifice from having a positive attitude to coming from a place of humility and pure motives.

Our success begins and ends with the vision that we cast. In this episode of The 1st Conversation with Matt Keller and Kyle Jackson, learn what vision is, why it's important, and, most importantly, the three things that vision says from who we are to what we do to why we do it. A clear and compelling vision will focus our team, rally our team, and unify our team like nothing else we do.

Executives, if your assistants can learn the art of staying ahead of you, it will change everything for your organization. In this month’s episode of Assistant Takeover, Matt and Cheri discuss six ways assistants can stay ahead of their executives.

In this episode of Values on the 7th, Matt discusses the leadership behavioral value of Teachability. Teachability is defined as having the desire to learn and a willingness to change. Tune in to discover the 4 filters that determine if you’re staying teachable.

If attitude is everything and everything rises and falls on leadership, it stands to reason that everything rises and falls on the attitude of those in leadership. In this episode of the 1st Conversation, Matt and Kyle discuss the 4 attitudes of a great leader and how vital they are for the future of your organization.

There are three macro-phases that every organization goes through. Tune in to this month’s episode of Conversation on the 20th to discover what these three phases are and how to best transition from one to another.

Technology is our friend but it can also be overwhelming at times. In this episode of Assistant Takeover, Matt and his Executive Assistant, Cheri, discuss the five practical tools they use that help them work together more effectively.