Summary:

Discover how Matthew Anderson, HR Director at Rio Grande, transformed his approach to leadership by embracing criticism and incorporating his artistic creativity. From launching a performance management system to achieving a 90% engagement survey response rate, learn how Matthew's unique perspective and open-minded approach have led to significant success in his career. In this episode, Matthew shares valuable insights on how to involve skeptics, build trust, and leverage diverse opinions to enhance business outcomes. Tune in to hear how his journey from art school critiques to HR leadership has shaped his innovative and inclusive leadership style.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Role of Criticism in Art and Business

02:50 Matthew Anderson's Career Journey

03:46 The Big Project: Performance Management System Rollout

04:44 Facing the Silence: Initial Reactions and Self-Reflection

05:40 Learning from Mistakes: Engaging Skeptics and Critics

15:47 Building Trust and Engagement

27:01 Personal Insights: Art and Leadership

30:06 Conclusion: Embracing Differences and Letting Go of Ego

Host Alex Beavers: linkedin.com/in/alexabeaverspmp

Guest Matthew Anderson: linkedin.com/in/matthew-anderson-9828392b

Executive Producer Jim Kanichirayil: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Music Credit: "Lost in Dreams" by Kulakovka