radical innovators podcast
Join Frank Congiu, EVP of human capital strategy & executive partnerships, on the Radical Innovators series as he dives into insightful conversations with prominent HR leaders from top global organizations. Each episode explores bold ideas, transformative strategies, and the future of workforce innovation alongside the world’s most forward-thinking CHROs. Discover how their insights can inspire your leadership today and tomorrow.
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radical innovators podcast
Radical Innovators #13 leading with duty: building high performance culture with Apollo’s Matthew Brietfelder
How do the world’s most elite firms transform "human capital" into a measurable competitive advantage?
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Breitfelder, partner and global head of human capital at Apollo. Managing a sprawling ecosystem of over 70 portfolio companies, Matt has a front-row seat to what drives outperformance in high-stakes environments.
Matt reveals why he views empathy as a rigorous analytical tool, how Apollo uses sports psychology to sharpen its competitive edge and why the "soft stuff" is actually the hardest — and most profitable — part of modern business.
Key highlights include:
- The mental game: why elite investors are adopting the mindfulness and visualization techniques of pro athletes
- Predicting performance: how to distinguish signal from noise in your organization to find growth opportunities
- The "Chess not Checkers" philosophy: a masterclass in coaching for high-performance cultures