Kyle
Matthews

TEAM CHAIR

Team Location:: Online
Team Type: Key Leader Team

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Meet Your Chair

Live Out a Better Story

I inspire leaders to live out a better story, personally and professionally.

I’ve been in the business mastermind/peer-advisory space for 15+ years, and helping business owners and their teams thrive never gets old. As a Convene Chair, I see incredible transformations as owners and teams build trust and connections that speed business and personal growth exponentially. I’m honored to see this first hand for His glory.

Areas of Focus

Sales & Marketing
Networking
Mindset
Facilitation

The Entrepreneurial Bug Bit Early

A detailing business at fifteen, and everything since has been about what makes teams win.

You’ve probably seen my full bio if you’ve gotten this far, but the short version is that I started my own high-end automotive detailing business when I was 15. Since then, the entrepreneurial bug that bit early in my life has never let go, despite a few stints in corporate America. If you name it, I can sell it. B2B, B2C, corporate, small biz, product, service. This has given me a unique insight into team culture and what it looks like to create a winning culture.

Realistically you’ve got to go on this journey with your peers, which is where the peer-advisory model shines above the rest. The latest brain science confirms this, and I’m so excited to facilitate these transformative meetings with other believers who share the trust and common ground of what Christ did for them on the cross. This understanding has a profound impact on how they interact in the marketplace. These are Kingdom building conversations!

Credentials

Strengthscope Certified

From Member to Chair

I joined a Convene Team as a member first. That experience is why I lead one now.

I have been a Convene member for years and am excited to start my journey as a Chair. The support, learning, and personal growth I experienced as a Convene member led me on the path to where I am today. Seeing this organization from many angles I’m convinced that this is the place for business leaders to invest if they want to see measurable impact in both their personal and professional lives.

Beyond the Boardroom

Family of four, a rescue dog, and a soft spot for cars with three pedals.

My family consists of my wonderful wife Kristine, my son Rhys, and daughter, Audrey. We also have a rescue dog named Ollie. I enjoy working out, getting out in nature, stand up paddleboarding, jiu jitsu, and cars of all types, especially the ones with three pedals. I also serve as a Board Member for an international non-profit.

What Members Say

In their own words.

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From our very first conversation, Kyle took the time to listen intentionally and immediately began thinking, “Who in this room can he connect me with?” And just like that, he did, and the rest was history. It goes without saying, but Kyle is truly a connector. No matter what business you’re in, chances are he knows someone you should meet. But what stands out to me is that it’s never just about expanding his own network. Kyle genuinely cares about building relationships and helping other people succeed. That first introduction he made for me ultimately snowballed into multiple client relationships and opportunities for my business, and a year later, he continues to introduce me to people he believes I should know. Kyle has a unique ability to bring the right people together, build genuine relationships, and create the kind of trust that makes you want to get behind what he’s doing. If you have the opportunity to connect with Kyle, I highly recommend you do.

Chad George

Owner, Lucent Films

Key Leader Teams

You hold significant influence in your organization and want to build your capacity for stronger leadership. In the future, it is very likely that you will end up in expanded roles within your department.

As a key leader, your role comes with significant challenges.

If you don’t invest in developing yourself, you’ll face difficult problems in the future…

You won’t hold influence over your leadership team.

Your desire to fuel innovation will fade.

Difficult problems will continue to pile up.

Leadership advancement will stay out of reach.

As someone who aspires to grow in their career, it’s important to take care of yourself and develop as a leader both as an investment in yourself, and as an investment in your work.

Frequently asked questions

Who is an ideal member for this Key Leader team?

Leaders within a large organization who are not on the ownership track
Rising talent and team leaders with direct reports or training to take over managing others
Team member who desires to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and innovate from within an organization to improve profitability, service delivery, and impact
Member is coachable, humble, vulnerable, and hungry, and understands that to lead well, we must learn to follow well too
Potential titles include General Manager, Supervisor, Director of Marketing, VP of Sales, Controller, Data Team Lead, HR Director, etc.

What are some common challenges faced by members on this team?

Leading up to the executive team
Innovating from within an organization
Managing multiple stakeholders
Finding time/life balance
Managing direct reports and building teams
Talent development and hiring practices
KPIs to drive personal and team success
Execution of plans
Integration of faith and business

Why sponsor your leader in one of our groups?

As a business owner myself, I am familiar with the challenges and benefits of leadership development. I built these groups not only out of a personal pain point—wishing these had been available to me earlier in my career—but also out of a professional one. Where can our team members go to be completely open and authentic about the challenges they are having in our business? I can think of no better avenue for developing top talent than allowing them to grow together in a community with other influential leaders, which is why I sponsor one of my team members from Intaba on a Key Leader team.

Employers sponsor their team members to:

Retain top talent by demonstrating that they are valued and worth developing
Give their leaders a space to say “I don’t know” and solve complex problems
Help their leaders develop a holistic business perspective
Build a pipeline for rising stars to grow into C-suite or ownership positions
Allow their leaders to develop skill sets in both leadership and followership
Provide insights through leadership assessments that ultimately transform culture

What is the meeting format?

This team meets via Zoom for two hours twice a month and has optional One2One™ coaching for 45 minutes. We are also intentional about building community with my other two teams, which include in-person gatherings such as an annual retreat or other regional events, allowing members to meet each other as well as other C-Suite and Key Leaders.

Here’s WHAT MY MEMBERS ARE SAYINg:

“Our Convene team has been an answer to prayer. For several years after starting my business, I felt completely alone. I was looking for community in bringing God to the marketplace. I tried other virtual groups, but something was always missing. With Convene I’ve found not only Christian community, but also practical insights for growing my business and glorifying God as I do so. I’m super grateful.”

“The key to the cohesiveness of the group and the enrichment gained during each meeting by every member is the leadership skills of our Convene facilitator. Mark is awesome in always being prepared and present for each of our sessions so that we remain laser focused on how God is working in our lives and how we can support each other. The resource materials provided by Convene and the reading recommendations and video lessons by Mark are very helpful tools and while some of the information is not directly applicable to my current needs, they will definitely be useful for future reference.”

“Convene has contributed so much to my growth as a V.P. of Sales. It has helped me find ways to incorporate Christian values in everyday management by following the words and teachings of Jesus. The benefits it has produced not only impact my team but drive the care and integrity we provide to our customers. Because service is the main goal of what we do, there is no better group that I could recommend if you are looking to run your business with those principles and improve the lives of people you meet.”

“I have greatly appreciated the cross-industry and shared worldview influence of my Convene team. Whether I need support in work-life integration or the wisdom of the collective, it is there! My chair, Mark Johnson, is always available for 1:1 support and follow-up which I appreciate tremendously.”

CAUSES

In joining my Convene team, you will have the opportunity to participate in a broader redemptive community through the causes we support. We are proud supporters of the following non-profit organizations: https://intabacoaching.com/causes