Navigating the Intersection of Politics, Communication, and Leadership with Matt Krayton

22/09/2025 39 min
Navigating the Intersection of Politics, Communication, and Leadership with Matt Krayton

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In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' the host welcomes Matt Krayton, founder of a strategic communications, public affairs, and political consulting firm. Matt shares his 14-year journey in the industry, providing insights on surviving the ups and downs of entrepreneurship during economic challenges. The discussion delves into Matt's recent venture, M2 Aspire, aimed at leadership development by leveraging his extensive experience in strategic communication. They explore the importance of mindset, the pitfalls of hustle culture, and the critical role of resilience in both political and business leadership. The conversation also touches on the current socio-political landscape in the US, emphasising the need for collective healing and effective communication in fostering leadership and resilience.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:41 Matt's Professional Journey01:53 The Origin Story05:00 Challenges and Hardships08:46 Lessons from Early Career13:21 Entrepreneurship Myths and Realities19:21 The Myth of the Easy Button in Career Success20:22 Balancing Professional and Personal Life21:12 The Business of Politics21:56 Choosing Sides in Politics22:23 Challenges to Democracy and Free Speech27:33 Resilience and Political Polarisation32:37 Leadership and Communication Strategies38:30 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at [email protected] can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

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