What happens when a startup founder discovers that leading people is a completely different job than building products? 🚀

Matt sits down with Adam Burke, former Chief Strategy Officer at The Predictive Index and former co-founder of Charma, to unpack the messy, exciting journey of scaling from a handful of teammates to hundreds.

From the awkward leap into managing managers to designing tools that make leadership easier, Adam shares how intentionality, structure, and even a little science can transform how we lead.

Whether you’re growing a team or just stepping into leadership for the first time, this conversation will leave you with fresh ideas for making management less chaotic and more human 💡.

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Key Takeaways:

• Scaling requires new leadership skills beyond individual contribution.
• Managing is a discipline, not a side task.
• Daily tools help make best practices stick.
• Remote and hybrid work demand intentional connection.
• Behavioral science personalizes leadership impact.

What happens when a farm girl from small-town Iowa becomes the CFO of a fast-growing real estate company? That’s the journey of Tanya Betts, and in this episode of the Haverchat Podcast, she opens up about the twists, turns, and lessons learned along the way.

From nearly 25 years at American Athletic to making the leap to Haverkamp, Tanya shares what it really feels like to start over after decades in one place, why mentorship shaped her leadership style, and how she’s learned that true leadership is about lifting others up.

This episode is a reminder that career growth, like life, is less about speed and more about staying true to what matters most.

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• Leadership is about helping others grow.
• Career changes can be challenging but rewarding.
• Mentors leave lasting professional and personal impact.
• Culture depends on both people and processes.
• Stewardship and integrity guide lasting success.

What if your job respected your life as much as you respect your job? Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer dive into a radical (but necessary) idea: work should support your life… not consume it. 💡

They unpack what it means to be a "boundary bouncer”:leaders who fiercely protect their team’s time, values, and wellbeing like VIPs behind a velvet rope. From dodging late meetings that creep into T-ball practice to honoring dog walks even when your boss is terrified of dogs, Patricia and Katina keep it real while serving up actionable insights.

Tune in to learn why respecting boundaries isn't just good for wellness, it’s rocket fuel for performance. 🚀

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• Great leaders act as “boundary bouncers,” protecting personal time.
• Respecting boundaries means enforcing them, not just acknowledging them.
• Trust grows when leaders value life outside of work.
• People balance work and life differently. Know their style.
• Documenting boundaries builds clarity and respect.