Matt Leclair

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

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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 p...

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Matt Leclair

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#81 Lead well today. Morning inspiration to lock in your attitude, as a leader for your team. Your attitude and leader development model starts with yourself. Go First, Demonstrate it, Do it right. #NoDaysOff 29.06.2026 6:36

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. 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 to serve. In any organization, the core of recruiting and retaining talent revolves around leadership. And not just average leadership, but motiva...

#80 Is Your Attitude Your Superpower or Your Kryptonite? The Attitude Advantage. 29.06.2026 33:06

#79 The Standard: No Secrets, No Shortcuts, No Excuses. Just discipline, doing the little things right and NoDaysOff of course. A Conversation with Coach Josh Saunders of Robinson Flag Football. 15.06.2026 2:35:29

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode features a deep-dive conversation between Matthew Leclair and Josh Saunders , the coach of the highly successful Robinson High School flag football team. They discuss the culture of excellence that has led the program to 11 state championships, including 10 consecutive titles, and a career record of 301-34 for Coach...

#78 Go Be Great. From 75th Ranger Regiment RASP to ROTC. A look into leadership at the most consequential levels. The foundation for Soldiers and Cadets. Part 2 conversation w/ Mike Meegan aka R.A.N.G.E.R.U 09.06.2026 1:42:02

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Teach Me to Fish features a deep dive into leadership, culture, and professional development, drawing from the guest's transition from the 75th Ranger Regiment to Army ROTC at Texas A&M and his future role at the Army Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) . Key Themes and Takeaways Culture Building and Standard...

#77 Building Leaders on Purpose: Why Great Organizations Don't Leave Leadership Development to Chance. A conversation w/ Sam Diehl 06.06.2026 1:34:50

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Teach Me to Fish features a deep dive into intentional leader development within the military. Hosted by Matthew Leclair , the conversation centers on the philosophy that great organizations do not leave leadership development to chance. Key Discussion Points: The Power of Mentorship and Counseling: The guest, Co...

#76 Impact Players Always Make the Manifest: Mike Meegan on Becoming the Greatest Teammate" A conversation w/ Mike Meegan aka R.A.N.G.E.R.U 02.06.2026 53:54

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of Teach Me to Fish features a deep dive into the career and leadership philosophy of Sergeant First Class Mike Meegan . The conversation focuses on the importance of being a reliable teammate and the cultural impact of high-standard military training. Key themes and discussions include: The "Great Teammate&quo...

#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. 22.04.2026 1:22:09

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,...

#74 Built on Culture: What My First Two Years with West Point Volleyball Taught Me About Teamwork, Respect, and Leadership. 06.04.2026 1:14:43

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode of the Teach Me to Fish podcast features host Matthew Leclair in a conversation with members of the West Point Volleyball team . The discussion explores the parallels between building culture in collegiate athletics and leading teams in the U.S. Army . Key Themes and Takeaways: Transitioning to Leadership: The cadet...

#73 Culture IS Combat Power, The Quiet Strength of Leaders who build Trust in the ranks. A conversation w/ Mike Kim @the_michaelkim 23.03.2026 1:58:19

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 (formerly an Infantry Officer), discussing the intersection of culture, trust, and combat power in leadership. Drawing from his time in Tiger Company and his experiences on brigade staff, he reflects on how authentic leadership and tea...

#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 03.02.2026 1:12:46

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/id...

#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 27.01.2026 1:09:01

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...

#70 Pull as you climb. Great leaders know their purpose in life and help others find theirs. A conversation w/ Ron Clark. 16.01.2026 1:31:40

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...

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 08.01.2026 12:54

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 ar...

#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.. 26.12.2025 1:17:51

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 disc...

#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. 19.12.2025 59:39

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 go...

#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. 15.12.2025 1:20:36

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 alo...

#64 You can’t put a price tag on it. A conversation about life experiences that shaped a vision for taking care of People, Winning at what matters, and Transforming to be the best in the world. w/ Tyler Patterson 01.12.2025 1:53:53

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. A Vision for an organization does not come overnight or easily. It comes after years of experience, both failures and successes. Implementing a vision is a whole new challenge. In this conversation with Tyler Patterson, we discuss how the history of the Wolfhounds and his life experiences shaped the process for encoding success...

#63 Make the best decision you can, with the info you have available. Focusing on the present requires reflecting on the past and anticipating future opportunity & challenges. NoDaysOff – health, family, life and leader development. 19.10.2025 1:07:04

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is with Trivius Caldwell & Matt Leclair. They discuss how to make the best decisions they can for their families, teammates, units, and life, with the information they have available. They also discuss lessons learned over the last couple of months to include: · Dealing with tragic events · Lessons fr...

#62 What makes good leaders great? Demonstrating it is no longer good enough. Great leaders know WHAT to do, they are not born, they are chosen. A leadership conversation with Don Castello 01.09.2025 1:03:54

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Of course, good leaders know how to do it. They have a track record of getting results. Great leaders know what to do, they do it when it counts, and know how to get the right People doing the right things. Great leaders care. Winning is knowing “What’s Important Now.” Great leaders influence us. Join us for a conversation on w...

#61 Everything breaks at -40, except for the will of the Arctic Wolves. The rules of the North. A conversation after our Alaska JPMRC rotation. W/ Chris Brawley “Wolf 6” and Matt Leclair “The COG” 23.08.2025 38:29

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode was recorded in January 2025, immediately following our Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation in Alaska. You can also watch this video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ForgedInThePacific. This is a conversation between the Commander of Operations Group (COG), Colonel Matt Leclair and the enemy fo...

#60 How to create a winning team - Culture, learning, PT & attitude. Our conversation after our Alaska JPMRC rotation. W/ Jimmy Howell “Spartan 6” and Matt Leclair “The COG” 02.08.2025 57:05

#59 Adventures & Good Company. How real friends & relationships help create a path to your ideal days, career and life. w/ Dave Webb 20.07.2025 1:08:52

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s guest is not just a colleague — he’s a true friend of mine, Dave Webb. What makes Dave special is that we share the same core values: a deep care for People, Soldiers, and their families. In this episode, we’ll explore what real friendship looks like, how strong relationships shape team culture, and what it means to grow...

#58 Duty! Purpose guides the way. My two years as a Battalion Commander. w/ Pat Yun “Gimlet 6” 11.07.2025 2:04:16

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode is focused on the immediate reflections of Pat Yun as he transitions out of battalion command. He’ll tell his story of becoming the leader he is today and the vision he had as a commander. Pat will describe the hardest challenges he went through and how he handled them with the help of his team. He’ll discuss the k...

#57 Preparing to Command Again - It will be crystal clear to everyone what you are known for, good and bad. RePlay: Signature Series #1 08.07.2025 1:46:16

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. This episode will be focused on helping future battalion commanders prepare for command. Specifically, once making the mental shift from the day job to the pre-command courses. I will be having a conversation with LTC Nick Tallant, a soon-to-be battalion commander at the pre-command courses. We'll talk about: Your Uniqu...

#56 Say it again, be more specific, and demonstrate. My first 30 days as a Battalion Commander. w/ Red Devil 6 01.07.2025 1:00:48

Let us know what you are think about this episode here. 💬 Text here. Today’s episode is with Red Devil 6, Trivius Caldwell, who just finished his first 30 days as a battalion commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. He will discuss his expectations, surprises, and what stands out the most so far. He’ll talk about his one thing going forward and what’s on the horizon that he needs to start shapin...