Leader Reflections: Matt Garretson

Leader Reflections: Matt Garretson

In this program, successful entrepreneur and founder of the BurnBright Institute Matt Garretson presents key lessons he's learned in his career. He discusses the benefits of taking risks and developing curiosity as a growing business, and looks back on the early days of his business and the importance of setting specific and measurable goals when making plans for the future. Matt also explores what makes a great leader, describing his must-have list of leader characteristics. Finally, examines the challenge of work-life balance and avoiding burnout.

Matt Garretson is co-founder of BurnBright and a successful entrepreneur who built and led one of the nation’s leading technology-enabled claims resolution and medical monitoring companies, the Garretson Resolution Group. Since selling the business, Matt has dedicated himself to educating non-profit leaders. An avid learner, Matt is a graduate of Yale University, Kentucky’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and Chicago Theological Seminary.

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Leader Reflections: Matt Garretson
  • Keeping the Adventurer's Mindset as You Grow

    Matt discusses the benefits of taking risks and developing curiosity in growing organizations.

  • Adventurer or Thrill Seeker? The Power of Goals and Plans

    What is the difference between an adventurer and a thrill-seeker? Both take risks, but one plans.

  • Growing Your Future Leaders

    Great leaders create a path to success even after they are gone by preparing future leaders.

  • Burnout Danger

    Committed, passionate team members are great, but they are also at greater risk of BurnOut.

  • Matt Garretson Bio

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    Matt is co-founder of BurnBright. A successful entrepreneur, he built and led one of the nation’s leading technology-enabled claims resolution and medical monitoring companies. Since selling the business, Matt has dedicated himself to educating non-profit leaders. Matt is a graduate of Yale Univ...