Since I first met Matt just over a year ago, he was a leader that I respected. He is incredibly thoughtful, articulate, and action oriented. The opportunity to work with him was a significant reason in my decision to join Automattic.
Matt being action oriented, and also modest, likely contributes to his blog being “crisp”.
“You have some great things to say Matt, you should say them more often, perhaps here, for those of us who don’t get to hear you on a regular basis.” wrote Mike Little.
I enjoy when Matt is talking, so I appreciate that he keeps a non-chronological?! listing of all his speaking.
My favorite talk of his currently is the first 100k users are always the hardest (audio:mp3) which he gave to BayCHI in August. What is yours?
I’ve been to many of these talks a obviously
There have definitely been some good ones, but I’d have to agree with you… the BAYCHI talk Matt did by far was one of my favorites. It really set his personal bar high, I thought. I don’t think I’ve ever heard him that entertaining, funny or comfortable, honestly. Lucky for you that you caught, IMHO, the best speaking gig he’s had by far. 
This is the first one I’ve heard and I’m only halfway through but it’s genius — thanks Lloyd!