Why Empathy is the Key to Performance and Growth - Matt Stoyka KEYNOTE SPEAKER

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leadership is being redefined. Success is no longer just about strategy, execution, and results—it’s about people. In The New Leadership Imperative, Matt Stoyka explores why empathy is no longer optional—it’s essential for leaders who want to drive performance, build resilient teams, and create lasting value.


With over 25 years of experience as a CEO, founder, advisor, and investor, Matt has seen firsthand how companies that embed empathy into their culture consistently outperform their peers. In this talk, he shares real-world insights on how leaders can shift from traditional command-and-control mindsets to an empathy-driven approach that fuels innovation, trust, and sustainable success.


Attendees will walk away with:


A clear understanding of why empathy is the most important leadership skill of the future.


Practical strategies to build high-performing, engaged teams in any organization.


Insights on how an empathetic culture creates measurable business impact, from employee retention to customer loyalty.


Actionable steps to integrate process-driven leadership with a people-first mindset.


Whether you're leading a startup, a high-growth company, or a large enterprise, this session will challenge the way you think about leadership and equip you with the tools to lead with impact, inspire your teams, and drive meaningful change.


Matt Stoyka has over 25 years of experience as a CEO, founder, advisor, and investor. His career has been defined by his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, always with a deep focus on relationships as the most valuable asset—both professionally and personally. His trademarked “process first, technology second” approach has been a driving force behind his success in the technology services industry, enabling organizations to maximize client value and long-term success.


Currently, Matt is a partner at Resonance Equity Partners, a private investment firm specializing in scaling services companies for rapid growth. He serves on the board of three technology services firms and advises multiple private equity firms. Most recently, he co-founded three new technology services companies focused on Agentic AI, data engineering/data science, and Salesforce Agentforce.


A two-time CEO, Matt has led organizations across startups, high-growth firms, private equity-backed companies, and publicly traded enterprises. His diverse experience has shaped a leadership philosophy that balances strategic vision with tactical execution, all rooted in empathy. He believes that organizations that embed a culture of empathy not only outperform their peers but also create significant value for employees and customers.


Matt is currently working on his first book, which explores the intersection of empathy and leadership—a topic that has been at the heart of his career.


http://www.newrocket.com/


https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstoyka/


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