Why do people value things more when they’ve built them themselves — even if they’re wobbly and maybe missing a screw? In this episode, Jeff Matlow unpacks the IKEA Effect and what it reveals about motivation, ownership, and great leadership.

In this particular episode, you’ll learn some important things like:

🔹 Why involving your employees creates emotional investment that leads to better results

🔹 How the IKEA Effect helps you delegate better and empower more

🔹 What happens when leaders do too much for their people

Leadership isn’t about doing everything — it’s about letting others build with you. Time to build the IKEA Effect into your leadership arsenal.

🎧 Press play for a smarter way to lead.


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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[01:00] Crazy Man With A Big Knife

[02:57] The IKEA effect

[04:11] The IKEA Effect In Action

[05:56] The IKEA Effect In Your Leadership

[08:04] One Last Thought From The Crazy Guy With The Knife

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