Teach Me to Fish "Helping Leaders better understand what drives People"

Matt Leclair

Why Teach Me to Fish? Catch someone a fish, feed them for a day. Teach them to fish, feed their family for life.  Our purpose is to help Leaders better understand what drives People. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motivated, values-based, inspirational leadership.   Our Pursuit is to get a little bit better every day. Progress = Small Victories and stacking habits. Habits like Getting up early, working your butt off, learning something new, being positive and surrounding yourself with phenomenal People.   Thanks for investing some time for yourself and thinking about the kind of People and experiences in your life that inspire you to be the best version of yourself.  I hope these conversations spark some ideas on what you can do to inspire People too. Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teach_me_to_fish_podcast/

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#75 You Can’t do it Alone, Clarity is King, and Execution is the Key. A throwback episode of an archived conversation between two leaders doing their best.

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Eavesdrop on one of the most fulfilling and conversational relationships between Trivius Caldwell and Matt Leclair. They served together as Squadron Commander and Operations officer during a challenging leadership time we remember as "COVID". “Matt Leclair trusted me to implement my creative approach toward leadership, and this conversation unlocks the secrets to interpersonal and authentic organizatio...

Apr 22

1 hr 22 min

#74 Built on Culture: What My First Two Years with West Point Volleyball Taught Me About Teamwork, Respect, and Leadership.

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of the Teach Me to Fish podcast features Matthew Leclair in conversation with members of the West Point Volleyball team. The discussion centers on the parallels between building culture in collegiate sports and leading teams within the U.S. Army. ### Key Themes and Insights: •Transitioning to Leadership: The cadets discuss the evolution from being a plebe (freshman), who is mostly respon...

Apr 6

1 hr 14 min

#73 Culture IS Combat Power, The Quiet Strength of Leaders who build Trust in the ranks. A conversation w/ Mike Kim @the_michaelkim

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Teach Me to Fish features Major Michael Kim, a U.S. Army Foreign Area Officer, discussing how culture and trust serve as the foundation of combat power. Through his experiences as an Infantry Officer and later in specialized roles, Major Kim shares insights on leadership, teamwork, and the importance of servant leadership. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation: •⁠ ⁠The...

Mar 23

1 hr 58 min

#72 What are we gonna do when we grow up? Until then, always be surrounding ourselves with phenomenal People. A conversation with Donnie Castelow @RipWheeler and John Howell @ServantofLeaders

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation is with MSG Don Castelow from Jackson State University ROTC and MAJ John Howell from Cadet Command & ROTC. If you have not already, check out #40 Be a collector of good People & find your tribe. w/ Don Castelow https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-me-to-fish-helping-leaders-better-understand/id1718637439?i=1000673761269 #54 Always be selling. w/ Jophn Howell...

Feb 3

1 hr 12 min

#71 You know what right and wrong looks like. Social media’s place in helping leaders better understand what’s driving People. A conversation with @Dankmemesfordragonteens

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Key discussion points include: •Multifaceted Communication Approach (0:08): The speaker emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach to communication within the military, including an online presence to be more reachable and approachable. •Trusting Soldiers' Discretion (0:34): Q highlights that soldiers are smart enough to discern good and bad actors, and that bad actors will expose themselves while...

Jan 27

1 hr 9 min

#70 Pull as you climb. Great leaders know their purpose in life and help others find theirs. A conversation w/ Ron Clark.

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. What is your purpose in life? When you know what it is, your life and profession can go to new levels of fulfillment. If you have not found it yet, imagine if you did know, and how good your life could be. Today’s episode is with General Ron Clark. He is currently the commander of United States Army Pacific, but forever a proud son, husband, dad, grandfather, longtime friend, and mentor to many of us.&...

Jan 16

1 hr 31 min

Lead well today. Morning inspiration to lock in as a leader for your team. Your leader development model starts with developing yourself. Go First, Demonstrate it, Do it right. #NoDaysOff

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode provides inspiration and guidance for leaders, emphasizing that leadership is a choice and a continuous process of development. Key takeaways from the video include: •Leadership is Chosen, Not Born (0:04-0:16): The video highlights that individuals choose to be leaders, and their leadership is recognized by those around them, not self-proclaimed. •The Michelangelo Effect (0:41-1:05): Tru...

Jan 8

12 min

#68 Be Dependable – Do what you say you going to do. A conversation with Adisa "AK" King & Michael Olivas, about what makes their organization so special and how to inspire People to create this feeling for themselves and their teams..

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This conversation features Colonel Adisa "AK" King and Command Sergeant Major Michael Olivas of the Bronco Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, discussing the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercise 26-01 and their ongoing efforts in leader development and force validation. Key takeaways from the discussion include: Purpose of Forged in the Pacific and JPMRC The platform aims to inspi...

Dec 26, 2025

1 hr 17 min

#6-7 Making Memes Pages Great Again. Same goes for good leadership. w/ @tropiclightmeme. What Soldiers think about good leaders and what brings the best out of them.

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. In today’s episode, you will hear directly from a Soldier. And not just your random Soldier, but one who understands what 1,000s of Soldiers are thinking and saying every day. One who runs several meme pages, and our local favorite @tropiclightmeme. Great leaders are not born, they are developed over time. Learning from both good and bad leadership. Listen to the stories our Soldiers are seeing f...

Dec 19, 2025

59 min

#65 The journey IS the reward. Our life plan is often outside our control. w/ Ryan Alexander. A conversation about being present, grateful, living with faith, family, and a positive attitude.

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s conversation is with Ryan Alexander. We discuss his story coming up in the Army, building a family, and developing as a leader through years of opportunity and challenges. God has a plan for all of us, and thankfully, we do not have to go through this alone. It takes a network of family, friends, mentors, and coaches along the way to make it a life worth living. Ryan has a career that any...

Dec 15, 2025

1 hr 20 min