Direct Application with Matt Harrington
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S1E22 Status, Respect, and the 10–25 Brain: Rethinking Young Talent at Work I Season 1 Finale | Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In the Season 1 finale of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington sits down with Dr. David Yeager, bestselling author of 10–25: The Science of Motivating Young People, for a timely and practical…
S1E21 Leading Beyond the Grind: Lessons in Learning Before Earning, Health, Hustle, and the 20-Hour Work Week I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
ABOUT OUR GUESTBennett Maxwell is a serial entrepreneur whose journey defies the traditional career playbook. Raised in Utah as one of nine siblings in a single-parent household, Bennett learned the…
S1E20 Team Meetings Are Your Playing Field I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this episode, Matt Harrington breaks down why team meetings are the true playing field of high-performance teams. Drawing from his experience on a state-championship football team, Matt explores…
S1E18 Direct Application with Matt Harrington: Leadership Health Assessment
In this Direct Application episode, host Matt Harrington explores what it means to build leadership health the same way we build physical fitness. As Matt approaches his 40th birthday and begins…
S1E17 Team Protocols: Help/Hinder List I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this episode of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington breaks down one of the most practical frameworks for high-performance teamwork: the Help/Hinder list — a simple, powerful first agreement…
S1E16 Leadership and Teaming I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this reflective episode, Matt looks back on his early experiences learning about teamwork alongside his late mother and mentor, Deborah Mackin, a leader in building high-performance, team-based…
S1E15 Responsible Authenticity: Owning Your Story at Work Without Losing Your Seat
An Interview with Cat O’Shaughnessy Coffrin on Direct Application with Matt HarringtonWhat does it really mean to be authentic at work - without oversharing, burning out, or losing your leadership…
S1E14 Speed vs. Momentum I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this quick episode, I add to a recent post I did on speed versus momentum. Speed gets you started, but momentum keeps you going. Discover how to show early wins, sustain long-term results, and…
S1E13 Teams & Conflict I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
Conflict in teams isn’t something to fear—it’s a sign of growth. In this episode, Matt Harrington unpacks Bruce Tuckman’s famous storming stage of team development and explains why conflict is not…
S1E12 Building A Baby Crib Without Instructions Is Like a Team Without Its Charter I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
Ever tried putting together a baby crib (or any piece of furniture) without the instructions? Frustrating, confusing, and usually ending with extra screws left over. That’s exactly what it feels like…
S1E11 Building the Workforce of the Future - Lessons in Culture, Change, and Coffee I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this episode of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington sits down with Chuck Hollingsworth - Director of Engineering at Keurig Dr Pepper and a 40-year veteran of manufacturing leadership - for a…
S1E10 The Power of Teams I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
What makes a great team truly powerful? In this episode of Direct Application, Matt Harrington explores the Power of Teams—why teamwork is more than just working side by side, and how the right…
S1E8 Why the World Needs Catalytic Leaders | Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this solo episode of Direct Application, Matt Harrington explores the power of catalytic leadership - leaders who spark transformation, align communities, and create momentum when it matters most.…
S1E8 Take Your Public Speaking from Panic to Power I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
Welcome to Episode 8 of Direct Application. In this solo episode Matt Harrington shares his best public speaking strategies - whether you’re in a boardroom, on a stage, or sharing a vision with your…
S1E6 The Leadership Flex of Listening, Honesty, and Trust I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
Welcome to the inaugural interview episode of Direct Application, the podcast where leadership theory meets Monday morning reality. Hosted by Matt Harrington, this show explores how to turn good…
S1E7 Building Trust Through Better Listening with Surveys I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this Solo Blogcast episode of Direct Application, Matt Harrington unpacks the underestimated power of surveys during strategic planning.Too often, surveys become checkbox exercises - sent out,…
Don’t Skip the Discovery Phase with SWOTs I Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this Solo Blogcast episode of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington revisits the classic SWOT analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats - but with a modern, practical twist. If…
S1E4 Change Champions, Bystanders, and the Toxic Few | Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this episode of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington dives into the human dynamics of change. Whether you're launching a new vision, strategic plan, or organizational shift, how people respond…
S1E3 The One Page Strategy That Gets People to Buy In | Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this episode of Direct Application, Matt Harrington breaks down the One Page Strategy (OPS) - a simple but powerful tool to turn big ideas into real action. If your strategic vision has ever…
S1E2 The 4 Personalities on Every Team | Direct Application with Matt Harrington
In this Solocast episode of Direct Application, host Matt Harrington breaks down a powerful leadership concept called the “Get Family” — four essential personalities you’ll find on every team or…
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Direct Application with Matt Harrington has published 21 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.
Direct Application with Matt Harrington is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 5m.
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