Leadership Launchpad - Helping Technical Managers with Leadership Development, Team Development, Management Development and Talent Development.

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Welcome to the Leadership Launchpad where we help technical managers improve themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Over the course of 20 years working in aerospace and technology, I have gotten to work with some of the smartest people on the planet and I have witnessed first hand how many of them struggle making that first jump to people leadership. On this show I talk with industry leaders, coaches, and authors to help give you actionable leadership insights to help improve your own performance and the performance of those around you.

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We Have a New Name!

May 12 2024 2 mins  
This episode is just a short programing note. The Making Better podcast is now the Leadership Launchpad. In an effort to align our efforts at Better Every Day Studios, we have decided to focus exclusively on improving technical leaders and helping them build better teams. We will be bringing on industry leaders, coaches, authors, and leadership experts to give you practical lessons

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