Best Matt Blumberg Podcasts (2025)

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Finale - Does Country Over Self exist? 54:39

5M ago54:39

54:39

In this episode, Noah Feldman and Alexis Coe join Matt to discuss a wide range of Presidential anecdotes beyond the 12 Presidents covered in the series, wrap up learnings from Country Over Self, and attempt to answer the question of whether or not selflessness exists in American politics.To learn more about Country Over Self or to check out other e…

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Deep Dive with Patrick Lencioni 39:54

5M ago39:54

39:54

In this final episode of The Daily Bolster podcast, Matt interviews Patrick Lencioni, CEO of The Table Group. Tune in as Patrick talks about his career prior to founding The Table Group, becoming an author, creating the Working Genius assessment, and more.By Bolster

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Making the Most of the First Interview with Martha Kaser 8:37

5M ago8:37

8:37

Today, Matt is interviewing Martha Kaser, an executive recruiter at Bolster who is known for a white-glove, solution-oriented approach. Since she’s often the one to screen candidates for our searches, Martha is sharing the most important things to look for in that first interview. Don’t miss this insightful episode!…

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Building and Leveraging a Strong Board with Kakul Srivastava 9:32

5M ago9:32

9:32

By Bolster

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Thinking Beyond DIY Hiring Strategies with Jon Peters 7:33

5M ago7:33

7:33

We’re welcoming Jon Peters, an executive search partner at Bolster, to the podcast! In this episode, he draws on over a decade of recruiting and search experience to discuss the hidden cost of DIY-ing an executive search. Tune in to find out why working with an executive search partner can boost the success of your next hire.…

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Expert Strategies for a Short Executive Search Process with Patti Dorsey 6:36

5M ago6:36

6:36

Executive search can take a long time, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Patti Dorsey, an executive search partner at Bolster, shares strategies she recommends for an efficient executive search. Patti has 20+ years of extensive experience in strategic talent acquisition and recruitment operations across multiple industries. Don’t miss this e…

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Navigating a Reset in Your Executive Search with Sydney Thompson 4:55

5M ago4:55

4:55

What happens when you lose your top candidate? Sydney Thompson, an executive recruiter at Bolster, joins the podcast today to talk about how executive hiring teams can hit the ground running to find a new candidate and even turn an unfortunate circumstance into an opportunity. Sydney’s white-glove approach to the recruiting process delivers both ef…

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Top Strategies for Building a World-Class Team with Eric Christopher 4:54

5M ago4:54

4:54

Wondering how other organizations go about building world-class leadership teams? In today’s episode, Eric Christopher, CEO of Zylo, joins Matt to share his approach to building a top executive team. Don’t miss these valuable insights on executive hiring!By Bolster

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Transforming Finance From Cost Center to Strategic Business Driver with Sarah Auten 6:55

5M ago6:55

6:55

Today on The Daily Bolster, we’re welcoming another one of our executive search partners, Sarah Auten! She and Matt discuss why it’s so important to view the CFO (and the finance function) as a business driver. Sarah has a strong track record recruiting impactful finance and legal executives, and her experience as a litigator means she brings an in…

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Mastering Executive Recruiting with Cathy Hawley 6:17

6M ago6:17

6:17

How is executive search different from any other talent search? Today, Bolster CEO Cathy Hawley joins Matt to discuss what makes executive search unique, how CEOs should approach the process, and the factors that contribute to successful outcomes.By Bolster

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The Power of 360 Reviews for CEOs and Boards with Brad Feld 15:03

6M ago15:03

15:03

In this episode, Brad Feld joins Matt to discuss 360 reviews for boards and CEOs. Tune in as they discuss why these practices are beneficial, when they’re most effective, and how to implement them.By Bolster

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Intentionally Scaling Your Leadership Team with Greg Piefer 7:44

6M ago7:44

7:44

Tune in as Greg Piefer, CEO of SHINE, shares his perspective on leveling up the executive team. 🤔 Know what you need as you scale 📚 Hire people you can learn from 🤝 Build relationships within the team SHINE has partnered with Bolster to hire multiple leaders for their executive team, and they have a uniquely methodical approach to scaling their lea…

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Secrets to a True Talent Partnership with Christine Berg 7:11

6M ago7:11

7:11

We’re so excited to welcome Bolster’s expert executive recruiters to the podcast, starting with Christine Berg. With over 10 years of experience in high-tech recruiting, she has a knack for connecting with candidates and building strong partnerships with her clients. Tune in as she highlights 3 important ingredients for an ideal talent partnership:…

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The Top Three Drivers of Organizational Health with Patrick Lencioni 5:46

6M ago5:46

5:46

Dive into the world of organizational health with Matt Blumberg and esteemed guest Pat Lencioni, founder and CEO of the Table Group, as they dissect the core drivers that make or break a healthy, resilient company. From the importance of leadership humility to the necessity of intellectual alignment, this episode offers insights for anyone looking …

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Season 4 Preview 1:43

6M ago1:43

1:43

The Daily Bolster is back! This short season is focused on recruiting and developing executive talent, with insights from CEOs, the Bolster recruiting team, and a special guest. We hope you’ll tune in.By Bolster

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George Washington's many courageous acts with Alexis Coe 46:03

6M ago46:03

46:03

Originally recorded on 11-27-2024In this episode, Matt and Alexis talk about the 1st President, George Washington, the "foundingest father," who was incredibly conscious that everything he did would set precedent for the young country he founded. Washington had as much ego, as much to prove, and as much interest in power as the 44 men who have foll…

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Abraham Lincoln and the balance of politics and sainthood, with Sean Wilentz 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

Originally recorded on 10-24-24 In this episode, Matt and Sean talk about the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and the Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most defining moments in American history. Although arguably not so much Country Over Self in the moment, the Emancipation Proclamation was difficult both politically and with the general popul…

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George H.W. Bush's "famous last words" campaign promise, with Mark Updegrove 33:04

7M ago33:04

33:04

Originally recorded on 10-24-24 In this episode, Matt and Mark talk about the 41st President, George H. W. Bush, and his campaign promise of "Read my lips, no new taxes" during the 1988 presidential campaign, and how that promise clashed with the realities of governing that led to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and a balanced budget.…

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John Adams's rationale for virtue with Joseph Ellis 39:24

7M ago39:24

39:24

Originally recorded on 10-2-2024 00:00 Introduction to Country Over Self 00:33 Meet Joseph Ellis: Historian of John Adams 02:36 John Adams: The Most Human of the Founding Fathers 04:15 Adams' Role in the American Revolution 05:58 John Adams' Presidency and Political Challenges 11:23 Adams' Peace Treaty with France 26:25 Adams' Correspondence with J…

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Richard M. Nixon and the fallacy of Country Over Self with Rick Perlstein 31:17

7M ago31:17

31:17

Originally recorded on 09-26-2024 In this episode, Matt and Rick talk about the 37th President, Richard Milhous Nixon as a case study of why there is no such thing as Country Over Self -- that successful politicians by definition fuse together their electoral success, their view of what's best for America, and therefore their actions while in offic…

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Gerald R. Ford's pardon of Nixon and Betty Ford making her private difficulties public with Richard Norton Smith 49:18

8M ago49:18

49:18

Originally recorded on 09-27-2024 In this episode, Matt and Richard talk about the 38th President, Gerald R. Ford, and his pardon of his predecessor, Richard Nixon, who resigned in disgrace and under threat of impeachment for the Watergate scandal - a move that almost certainly led to Ford's defeat in the 1976 election against Jimmy Carter. Matt an…

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FDR's consequential presidency and Eleanor Roosevelt's intertwined career with HW Brands 53:00

8M ago53:00

53:00

Originally recorded on 09-27-2024 In this episode, Matt and Bill talk about the 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Roosevelt was in office longer than any other president and led the country through more turbulence, both home and abroad. And yet, what stands out is less Roosevelt's moral courage or altruism,…

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Grover Cleveland's superhuman moral courage with Troy Senik 46:33

8M ago46:33

46:33

Recorded on 09-26-2024 In this episode, Matt and Troy talk about the 22nd and 24th President, Grover Cleveland, the only president to serve two non-sequential terms in history (up to this week's election of Donald Trump), and some of the interesting similarities to the party alignment circumstances to today's environment. Matt and Troy cover a numb…

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Harry S. Truman and early recognition of Israel with Gary Ginsberg 38:15

8M ago38:15

38:15

In this episode, Matt and Gary talk about the 33rd President, Harry S. Truman. An accidental - and somewhat unprepared President who succeeded Franklin Delano Roosevelt after only 73 days on the job as Vice President, Truman became a titan of foreign policy, leading the post-World War II international order. Truman was caught in a dilemma that pitt…

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James A. Garfield and Civil Service Reform with CW Goodyear 38:17

8M ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, Matt and Charlie talk about the 20th President, James A. Garfield. While most Americans wouldn't be able to pick Garfield out of a lineup, and he was only president for a handful of months before he died of an assassin's bullet and the ensuing infection that came from the primitive medical care available in the late 19th century. T…

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James Madison and the Bank of the United States and Dolley Madison during the War of 1812 with Noah Feldman 31:00

9M ago31:00

31:00

In this episode, Matt and Noah talk about the 4th President, James Madison, and how he set aside his long-held and fiercely-argued belief in the unconstitutionality of the Bank of the United States and extended the bank's charter because...it worked and had been accepted by others as de facto constitutional. Matt and Noah also talk about the story …

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Lyndon B. Johnson and Civil Rights with Julian Zelizer 23:25

9M ago23:25

23:25

In this episode, Matt and Julian talk about the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and how Johnson used his detailed knowledge of the legislative process and his unique blend of personal intimidation and charm offensive to bring about what he considered the moral imperative of his day: Civil Rights and Voting Rights. In so doing, Johnson made a…

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Welcome to Country Over Self: Defining Moments in American History 3:17

9M ago3:17

3:17

Welcome to Country Over Self: Defining Moments in American History. Each episode we welcome a notable historian to tell us the story of a president and a choice that president made to strengthen the country without regard to the impact of that decision on himself, his power or his party. To learn more about Country Over Self or to check out other e…

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Deep Dive with Seth Godin 25:38

1y ago25:38

25:38

This is the last episode of Season 3—and it’s a good one! Tune in as Matt Blumberg interviews Seth Godin about his career, his successes and failures, and how his love of teaching and business led him to write over 20 books. Tune in as Seth talks about becoming indispensable, the role of marketing, and his thoughts on AI.…

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Letting Go of Structure in Interviews with Carla Vernón 7:05

1y ago7:05

7:05

On today’s episode of The Daily Bolster, Matt asks Carla Vernón, CEO of The Honest Company, about why her approach to interviewing potential executives and board directors has changed. This is a thoughtful episode you don’t want to miss!By Bolster

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How to Handle Unexpected Change with Craig Wood 6:53

1y ago6:53

6:53

Today on The Daily Bolster, we’re joined by multi-time CEO Craig Wood. Tune in as he and Matt discuss preparing for and managing unexpected change. This is a valuable episode for any leader, but especially for CEOs. You won't want to miss it!By Bolster

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Using Case Studies in Interviews with Jessica Wolf 5:04

1y ago5:04

5:04

Today, Matt welcomes Jessica Wolf, CEO of Skye to talk about interviewing senior leaders. Tune in as Jessica shares her advice and explains how she uses case studies to assess candidates’ strengths.By Bolster

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Questions To Dig Deeper In Interviews with Puja Agrawal 6:07

1y ago6:07

6:07

Today on the podcast, Matt chats with Puja Agrawal about how to go deeper in executive interviews. Tune in to get tips for interviewing senior leaders, and learn what Puja means when she talks about looking for attitude over aptitude.By Bolster

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Tips for Interviewing Senior Leaders with Jenny Lawton 4:54

1y ago4:54

4:54

Today we’re welcoming Jenny Lawton back to the podcast! Jenny has interviewed many executives throughout her career, and today, she and Matt are talking about her approach. Tune in for takeaways you’ll use in your next interview process!By Bolster

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The Art of Storytelling for Startups with Laura Mather 6:02

1y ago6:02

6:02

In today’s episode, we’re welcoming multi-time founder Laura Mather back to The Daily Bolster! Tune in as she shares storytelling tips that will help startup leaders succeed with investors, board members, and customers.By Bolster

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Hiring Executives for Nonprofits with Raj Vinnakota 3:57

1y ago3:57

3:57

Today on the Daily Bolster, Matt and Raj Vinnakota discuss 4 things to look for when hiring executives in the nonprofit sector. Raj has plenty of experience in the nonprofit space and is the CEO of the Institute for Citizens and Scholars, a nonprofit focused on driving civic preparedness and engagement in young people. Tune in to hear his valuable …

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How to Build a High Performing Exec Team with Jess Hunt 4:48

1y ago4:48

4:48

Today on The Daily Bolster, Jess Hunt shares 3 necessary factors to build a high-performing executive team. CEOs (and other leaders) should: 🧠 Have a “first team" mindset 🧱 Recognize that growing is like a game of Tetris ⌚️ Invest time in managing the leadership team Tune in to the 5-minute episode to learn more!…

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Becoming an Impactful Communicator with Russ Hamilton 8:45

1y ago8:45

8:45

Are you an impactful communicator? Today’s guest, Russ Hamilton, is the founder and CEO of ConnectionLab, which builds and delivers high-impact presentation, communication, and leadership programs. Tune in to hear his tips for successful communication.By Bolster

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Balancing Life & Running a Startup with Kevin Ryan 3:30

1y ago3:30

3:30

Today on The Daily Bolster, we’re welcoming Kevin Ryan, founder and CEO of AlleyCorp. He and Matt talk about taking a long-term perspective, deciding where to make sacrifices, and prioritizing family. Tune in for a great conversation about how to balance life and running a startup!By Bolster

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Top Advice for CEOs from an Investor with David Shapiro 9:05

1y ago9:05

9:05

Tune into today’s episode of The Daily Bolster as David Shapiro, Managing Partner at Blue Ivy Ventures, shares his top advice for founders. 💰 Align your business with the proper sources of capital 📖 Get proper corporate governance early on 🔍 Focus on the problem, not just the solutionBy Bolster

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Navigating Continued Uncertainty as a CEO with Puja Agrawal 6:35

1y ago6:35

6:35

Today on the podcast, Matt welcomes Puja Agrawal to discuss navigating turbulent times as a CEO. Tune in to find out why Puja views periods of uncertainty as opportunities—and how to make the most of them.By Bolster

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Common Blindspots for Executives with Jenny Lawton 3:55

1y ago3:55

3:55

We’re welcoming Jenny Lawton to The Daily Bolster! Jenny is an experienced operating executive and a Bolster alum, currently focused on supporting early-stage entrepreneurs. Today, she’s sharing the surprising piece of advice she gives over and over. Don’t miss this valuable 4-minute episode!By Bolster

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Advice Worth Paying Forward with Julie Bernard 5:34

1y ago5:34

5:34

Tune in as Matt welcomes Julie Bernard back to The Daily Bolster! Julie is an independent board member, advisor, and career CMO. Today, she’s sharing three of the most impactful pieces of advice she’s received.By Bolster

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Keeping Your Leadership Team Focused with Danny Shader 8:44

1y ago8:44

8:44

Today we’re welcoming Danny Shader to the podcast. Danny is a multi-time tech founder and is currently the CEO of PayNearMe. Tune in as he shares advice on how CEOs can keep their leadership teams focused and unified.By Bolster

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Deep Dive with Laura Mather 37:14

1y ago37:14

37:14

In this episode, Matt interviews Laura Mather about her career as a multi-time founder, independent board director, and startup advisor. Tune in as they talk about Laura’s first job at the NSA, her time at Encyclopedia Britannica, founding a cyber-security company with her husband, hiring diverse teams, and more.…

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Questions to Ask A Prospective CEO Coach with Jessica Wolf 5:07

1y ago5:07

5:07

You’ve heard about the benefits of executive coaching, but do you know how to find the right coach for your needs? Today on The Daily Bolster, Jessica Wolf shares three questions to ask when interviewing prospective coaches. Jessica is the co-founder and CEO of Skye, a platform that helps leaders achieve their goals with 1-to-1 coaching. Tune in to…

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Translating Nonprofit Board Experience to For-Profit with Raj Vinnakota 6:52

1y ago6:52

6:52

In today’s episode of The Daily Bolster, Matt Blumberg interviews Raj Vinnakota, CEO of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, a nonprofit driving civic engagement in 14 to 24-year-olds. At Bolster, we often encourage clients to consider independent board directors with non-traditional experience. Tune in as Raj and Matt discuss whether serving on …

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Questions First-Time CEOs Should Ask CMO Candidates with Mark Friedman 6:04

1y ago6:04

6:04

How do you determine which CMO is the best for your leadership team? Today on The Daily Bolster, Mark Friedman, an experienced, data-driven Chief Marketing Officer, shares the top three questions you should ask before hiring a CMO.By Bolster

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Growing a Business with Minimal Capital with Eric Boggs 5:24

1y ago5:24

5:24

Today’s guest, Eric Boggs, joins the podcast to talk about growing a business with minimal capital raised. It’s not necessarily easier or more difficult than building a VC-backed company, he says, but there are different strategies and lessons to learn. Eric is the Founder & CEO at RevBoss, and has spent his career building companies and advising C…

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Deep Dive with Jess Hunt 20:34

1y ago20:34

20:34

Today on The Daily Bolster, Matt welcomes Jess Hunt, who is an Operating Partner at Long Ridge Equity Partners, an independent board member, and a CEO advisor. They dive deep into her career journey, which started in human paleontology, but quickly transferred to the startup world. Tune in as Jess shares about working with founders, the importance …

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