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Jahmaal Marshall Listen Then Speak Podcast 00:00 Episode Start 00:43 Intro 01:14 Jahmaal Marshall Intro 04:51 What do you do question 08:18 Jahmaal's process to help people heal 12:21 PTSD and Trauma 15:43 Giving yourself grace 19:36 What took Jahmaal down this path 23:41 How to not be your own worst enemy 32:49 Social Media 37:11 Finding your Headspace 40:36 Input and output 45:59 Seeing things differently 49:02 Where you can find Jahmaal and Closing

**This episode originally released on 9/15/2019** Who we are as people has as much to do with how we are as leaders as any other facet of our experience. The story we tell ourselves and others contributes to how we both serve and set direction. Fluent in the nuances of these talents is Peter Lynch, who joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss the importance of sharpening focus, failing skillfully, and finding strength in our own ugly advantage. Peter Lynch CEO & Founder Hitch Studio https://www.peteralynch.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ugly-advantage/id1401460497 Pre Order Peter's Book The Ugly Advantage https://www.peteralynch.com/book-sales/the-ugly-advantage 0:07 Opening 1:59 Intro 2:44 What is the Ugly Advantage 4:44 Story Telling 5:46 Story telling for leaders 10:04 Experiences 13:33 Mantra 16:46 Running to failure 20:29 Innovation 20:55 Failing Gracefully 23:04 Culture 26:11 The Ugly Advantage elements 31:13 Honesty 33:09 Authenticity 34:43 Mentoring 41:49 Recommended Books 43:24 Peter's Book The Ugly Advantage 44:02 Where can people find Peter 45:28 Closing Books mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Factor-passion-ordinary-extraordinary-ebook/dp/B000FC1LH4 https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358 https://www.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday-ebook/dp/B01MUSNFOO https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Process-Ongoing-Improvement/dp/0884271951

Is it possible to tame time? The Lead.exe crew dives headlong into this conversation with special guest, Theresa Harp. An entrepreneur, coach, speech pathologist, and host of The Time Tamers podcast, Theresa is a pro at getting sh*t done - and wants to help you become one too. Our conversation delves into the feelings and emotions behind time management, the importance of communication, and just might settle the Lead.exe efficiency vs effectiveness debate once and for all (season 3 episode 10)! You can learn more about Theresa and her work at https://www.TheTimeTamers.com or checkout her podcast on all the popular platforms.

**This is a rerun of episode 27 originally released DEC 15, 2019 ** In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano are joined by special guest Roxanne Kaufman Eliot to discuss a breadth of topics contributing to the character of leadership. Key to the theme is the distinction between leadership and management - a discussion robustly supplemented with a number of supporting themes, importantly self-awareness and self-development. Roxanne Kaufman Elliott ProLaureate https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanne-kaufman-elliott-4909571/ 0:08 Opening 2:25 Intro to Roxanne 9:26 Leading vs Managing 16:57 Leadership can be learned 18:32 Self Awareness 24:31 Meditation 29:16 Other forms of meditation 31:41 Being in the Zone 39:18 Mastery of leadership 40:26 Mentors 44:00 Belonging 47:03 Self Development 51:54 Closing

The not-so-new...ab...normal...normal? Since COVID-19 first rocked the world more than two years ago, leaders and the businesses they work in have gone through all sorts of changes. First there was the two week flatten the curve hiccup, then the longer-haul new normal, then a newer normal, then the new abnormal - and so on. Some writers have even compared the changes of the past few years to going through all the psychological stages of grief. One thing is certain, none of this is quite normal at all. Which naturally raises the question: Does leadership need to change with the times, or is it a constant on which all other changes can stand? In this latest episode, Brian, Nick, and Jon talk about what's changed for leaders, and what hasn't, over the past two years.

**This is a rerun of episode 27 originally released 4/1/20 ** Going the opposite direction of human nature should be easy, right? Not if you're human, unfortunately. As it turns out, it's oftentimes a greater advantage for us to do so if we are to make level-headed choices rather than succumbing to the heat of the moment. How we properly identify those moments is a key facet for effective leadership to guide through chaotic wrinkles of adversity, when the stakes are highest - like in a global pandemic disaster scenario. In this episode, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky joins co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano in conversation to walk us through some of the techniques to gain the self awareness necessary for a good gut-check, and to acquire the ability to reprogram your own mind or your own reactions to achieve optimal results.

In this episode of Lead.exe, Brian, Nick, and Jon are joined by friends of the show Peter Margaritis and Roxanne Kaufman Elliott to discuss Peter's new book Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv. The conversation includes the "yes and" approach to leadership, some practical tips for leaders at any level, and of course no shortage of amusing anecdotes from Peter and Roxanne.  

 Web3, as explained by special guest David Campbell, promotes both the irrevocable commitment of an immutable framework, and also the financial incentive to behave honestly via the Bitcoin protocol. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss these topics with DC, along a brief history of the Web from static brochure sites to zero knowledge technology. 00:00 Show Opening 00:36 Episode Intro 01:00 David "DC" Campbell Bio 05:15 Zero Knowledge Tech 07:33 What is Web3 28:11 Digital Currencies 37:25 What is the most important thing to know about Web3 41:45 Ethereum 43:21 NFTs 46:56 Closing and where to find David "DC" Campbell Join our Leadership Hacking Crew https://pages.leadexe.com/join Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/tunnel License code: CILXTAD6VJKGHOEZ 

How can things like meditation help us "reduce noise" and tame our egos? And how can all of this help us manage the tension between what we have accomplished and what we still have left to do? All of this and more in this latest installment of >Lead.exe.Join our Leadership Hacking Crew https://pages.leadexe.com/join

In this wide-ranging conversation, Nick, Brian, and Jon explore the differences between efficiency and effectiveness and the different situations that may require leaders to adjust their focus between the two. If you've ever found yourself at a crossroads between quality and quantity, deadlines and details, or are interested on getting the best of both worlds, this episode is for you. 

In his discussion with co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano, Brett shares his views on how Agile process - when done correctly - aligns with the military's disciplined method of plan, brief, execute, debrief (PBED). Perhaps most important is the one step most often skipped: the debrief (in Agile, called the retrospective). This is the phase where genuine root cause analysis openly scrutinizes performance details and exposes the areas where improvement is needed. Taking command of this discipline lays a strong foundation for defining who leaders are from what leaders do - discussed at length during the second part of the program where the three different kinds of power are also defined. 

Whatever the case, co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano hash-out their own definitions of "innovation," inclusive of myriad examples, influencers, resources, and even discussion around a popular classification of 4 categories of innovation types. If you find yourself saddled with the word "innovation" in your title or job description, or even if you're just looking for some outside perspective on what it can mean, this may be an episode worth tuning in to.

Given that end-of-year is often a time of resolutions, the duo discuss how the critical leadership skill of self-awareness can extend throughout the year with personal strategies for self-development. Met with the discipline of action, gaining enough mastery of these behavioral or habitual life changes contribute strongly to furthering mentorship with those you may lead. And with so many 'virtual-mentorship' opportunities now available online, even via podcasts like this one, there is no time for self-improvement like the present.

Or so the discussion goes when co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano explore the topic of "EX", an occasionally-overlooked but equally important counterpart to CX (Customer Experience). Because EX should be a strategic pillar, more than a corporate objectives checkbox, perhaps made more crucial in the post-pandemic workforce when prospective employees seemingly have so many flexible choices within their grasp. If leadership is defined in part by the amount of followership it commands, would you still choose to work at your company today if you were applying for a job - or would you even apply? Tune in to this episode to learn more.

Leaders must be prepared, even for the unforeseen. This is the origin of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and for the most forward-thinking, disaster avoidance planning. Author Lance Mortlock takes it a step further with his book "Disaster Proof: Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic Future". As a strategy partner with Ernst & Young (EY), Lance shares his expertise with co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss leadership principles to develop a team, formulate a strategy, and take that ideation into action. Lance discusses his theories and his insights, and takes it a step further to demonstrate how his model can actually be produced in a real world environment, outside of academia.Lance Mortlockhttps://www.lancemortlock.comLance's Book - Disaster Proofhttps://www.lancemortlock.com/bookFull show transcript available at:https://www.leadexe.com/disaster-proof-with-lance-mortlock/00:00 Show start02:03 Lance Mortlock Intro07:54 Disaster Proof12:05 Disaster recovery and business continuity plans14:56 Scenario planning20:20 Artificial Intelligence33:02 Strategy and innovation37:25 Risk management39:54 Potential Disasters45:27 Book that Lance recommends46:37 Where you can find Lance and closing

What does it mean to "stand like a superhero"? Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano with their special guest Equalman (aka Erik Qualman) to find out. Among his many reasons for rising to the top of social media feeds with the world's most watched social media video, "Social Media Revolution", Erik Qualman is also a renowned motivational speaker & #1 best-selling author. His most recent book, "The Focus Project", synthesizes much of his prior insights, ranging from personal brand, social selling, & digital leadership, and combines those principles with the importance of routines, reflection & rest. Tune for this unique episode with a provoking thought-leader and find out why Equalman is a name circulating by "world of mouth".Erik Qualmanhttps://equalman.com/Books by ErikThe Focus ProjectDigital Leader: 5 Simple Keys to Success and InfluenceWhat Happens on Campus Stays on YouTubeWhat Happens in Vegas StaysSocialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do BusinessSpartan IslandHow to Sell on LinkedIn: 30 Tips in 30 DaysFlawsome BookBeyond Flawsome BookWhere you can buy Erik's bookshttps://equalman.com/shop/Erik's PodcastThe Super U Podcast0:00 Opening1:52 Erik intro7:10 Are digital leaders are made not born19:24 1% better every day25:44 Sleep32:46 Social Selling46:46 Digital Stamp48:27 Recommended book49:02 Focus project49:55 Standing like a Super Hero51:10 Where your can find Erik and closingFull show transcript available at: https://www.leadexe.com/one-percent-better-each-and-every-day

How will recruiting and talent factor into the geography of the workplace? Where will leaders find themselves at the crossroads of well-established ideas defining collaboration and teaming? Co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss these themes and many more in their discussion around Workplace 2.0 - the office of the next normal.

Working from Home means you can finally escape all the frustrating toxicity and micro-management of an unhealthy workplace, right? Maybe not. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss critical factors of remote work leadership - and how the responsibilities for cultivating a healthy working environment aren't exclusively on the shoulders of management. If you've been feeling additional stressors since moving your desk from the office building to the home office, tune-in for some insights about why that might be so, and how to improve the situation.

Whether you're curious about establishing your online Brand Identity as a professional, understanding the dynamics around the buzz of Social Selling, or you'd simply like to learn more about how to create engaging content for your online profile, this episode may contain a golden nugget or two for you. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they explore several key facets of online leadership - that is, establishing your digital avatar with authenticity and purpose. Nick shares many of the crucial tips and tricks that have helped him market this very podcast, as well as elevate his own online interactivity, including the e-publication of his podcast starter's manual for newbies.

What top leadership questions do you have? Don't feel put on the spot - co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano tap into Answer the Public to create a brain-map of what questions tend to rise to the surface for key-words most commonly searched upon.

Many leaders know very well that a successful mission depends on a clear understanding of the objectives. And yet, many who find themselves in a position to lead others may discover that their style of messaging muddies the waters.

Data only becomes information once it's harnessed for insights. To do so requires more than instantiating a database and writing a few queries, as Dr. Clark Shah-Nelson explains the caveat that organizations can lose knowledge as fast as they can create it.

Whether or not your career trajectory targets a seat in the C-suite, the leadership principles that can get there remain the same. Perhaps few people know this better than Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, and author of "Unapologetically Ambitious." Shellye joins co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano in discussion to define what resilience, preparedness, and setting far-reaching goals established for her in her own career trajectory. Among the many keen insights she shares, like the nature of her book, she gets personal with her story of writing, being comfortable with vulnerability, and becoming published. Filled with flashes of deep and intuitive understanding of what leadership requires, in this episode listen in as Shellye shares her inspiration that you can be a leader at any stage - in career and life. Shellye Archambeauhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau/Unapologetically Ambitious book Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

There is more to workspace than just a desk and a chair, or so says Scott Hazard, VP & Global Head of Real Estate & Workplace Experience at Atlassian. Psychology, emotions, & a sense of professionalism are also key ingredients. But perhaps the most critical factor of all, as he discusses with co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano, is collaboration. What does it take to make an organization collaborative when it comes to workspace? How does a Zoom meeting negotiate differently than face-to-face? How can corporate leaders adequately tackle the need for clear definitions in the workplace environment as well as work-from home? This & more challenged in this episode.

When times are tough, great leaders get optimistic. You read that right! There is nothing quite like remaining calm, collected, and upbeat when the chips are down. Words matter, as does demeanor, and leading through crisis can mitigate any compounding negativity when bright spots are clearly identified, communicated and celebrated. As we wrap up what has been a dismal year for so many, co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss facets of optimism that they feel are important during the worst of times, just as they are in forecasting a brighter future. The best leaders tackle what is tough, and sometimes that's finding the silver lining when it feels easier to play Chicken Little.

What do processes, products, projects and people all have in common? They each require varying degrees of quality management. Data quality, performance testing, development sprints - each of these terms tend to be incredibly familiar to leaders working in a technical environment, but tend to get pushed out of many strategic discussions because of their operational or tactical orientation. But beware overlooking the importance of these critical factors say Rozelle Cawthorn, a long-time consultant and Director of Quality and Configuration Management. He joins co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss what it takes in terms of organizational discipline, divisional leadership, and agile principles to make this tough practice happen seamlessly behind-the-scenes.00:00 Show Intro 02:55 Rozelle Cawthorn Intro 06:51 What is Quality 13:56 Trust 20:34 Agility 26:36 Sprint33:14 Communication 37:59 Commander's Intent 43:21 Recommended Books 44:25 Connect with Rozelle and Closing

Brian and Nick celebrate two years of Lead.exe

Strategic planning is for some where all the fun is, and for others, an obstacle to be overcome. In this episode, co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss some of their own tips for creating nimble strategy and meaningful objectives. Above it all, the theme of knowing your destination and determining the route to get there is one of the simple keystones to setting strategy.

A lot has been said about the importance of good communication - so why does it need to keep being re-stated? Apparently it's human nature to "tune-out" to listening to what others are saying, just as much as it is to "over-assume" your message is heard & understood. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they share some of their own insights into creating communication that matters to whatever audience is on the receiving end. From quality of message content, frequency, and duration to setting expectations and establishing working agreements, this episode is all about "tuning-in" to agile principles + communication methods.Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/ Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/ Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

Human-Centered Design (HCD) put - you guessed it - Humans, right at the center of the perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process. As a framework, it has served as the basis of what is now commonly called Experience Design, popularly buzz-phrased with the CX (or Client Experience) tag. So what is "Human-Centered Leadership"? For the answer to that question, join co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano as they discuss this new leadership framework with Peter Lynch - author of "The Ugly Advantage", global TEDx speaker, and People & Culture fixer-upper. Just follow the _inukshuk_, linked here. Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

Customer Journey + CRM Data + Sales/Service LifeCycle + Brand Identity x Client Experience = Marketing Science. Or so says entrepreneur and data scientist Jason Pierce, founder of the company bearing that same name, having just passed its first decade of service to organizations across every industry type and operational demographic. At the heart of it all? Questions, listenership, & story-telling. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano as they explore topics related to analytics strategy, brand management, Google Ads, web presence, custom authoring, startup hurdles, and how to thrive during challenging economic times - believe it or not, among many other subjects - in this jam-packed informational episode with an executive leader who maintains Ironman triathletics as his sideline. Jason PierceThe Marketing Science Department 00:00 Intro02:38 Show Opening03:00 The Importance of Data06:49 Jason Bio12:01 Marketing Working with IT15:05 Educating Clients18:56 CRM30:58 Current Opportunities for Small Organizations36:55 The Path of Entrepreneurship46:51 Jason's Recommended Books50:37 Where You Can Find JasonHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano in this special edition of >Lead.exe_ as they hit two milestones: two guests, Roxanne Kaufman Elliott and Peter Margaritis liven up the chatter at the same time the program streams live across four social media platforms. Things are at times downright giddy, and at others, serious and provocative as the four discuss the language of leadership and the utility of improv to empower flexibility in communication and decision-making. Whatever the topic - and there are a variety - these fab four are clearly having fun as they share insights valuable for leaders in any domain.

The COVID-19 pandemic has monkey-wrenched most of what anyone would call "normal". As a result, leaders of all types have been challenged with re-thinking existing standard operating procedures, both within the workplace as well as "at home" with the remote workforce. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss some of these key obstacles to getting things done according to the status quo. Budgeting for tech spend, planning for equipment procurement, and determining how to address office footprint are just a handful of topics for leadership to address. Add to that "soft costs" related to revising or establishing team working agreements, setting performance expectations, and elevating work-life flexibility, and you've got the basis for what they term "Budgeting for the New Abnormal".

The glamour of start-up culture may not be all it's cracked up to be if simply chasing start-up capital is the dream. Discipline, hard work, tenacity, and the willingness to allow data to shape decision-making are all critical components to move entrepreneurs from start-up to solvency. Having acute vision of macro-trends, curiosity, and gratitude are the fuel needed for the long-haul of serial entrepreneurship. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss with DC (David Campbell) his many insights along his own serial entrepreneur journey as a tech exec spanning domains including information security, data analytics, and privacy-protecting digital currency.DC (David Campbell)EntrepreneurElectric Coin Company00:00 Intro01:17 DC Intro09:45 Executive Leadership Roles12:57 From founder to executive22:40 Remote Work29:00  Applying Metrics33:45  Communication36:19 Entrepreneurship44:37 Recommenced Book47:18 Where you can find DC and Closing Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/ Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickLLozano  ‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg Send us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

The applications of 3D have only just begun. Prerequisites include developing a perspective of 3D literacy in order to utilize the data around us to effectively identify and model solution alternatives - and the right tools. "Mechanical engineers are only one fifth as productive as software engineers," says Paul Powers, Founder & CEO of Physna. "Because they don't have simple tools like search, copy, paste, auto spellcheck, you know, they don't have the equivalent 3D tool-set capability. So there are a lot of big issues to solve." Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they discuss these challenges, among other towering brain-ticklers, as they speak with one of the entrepreneurs recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30.Paul PowersFounder & CEOPysna 00:00 Opening Intro01:12 Show opening02:50 Paul Powers Background18:03 Failure Breeds Success26:48 Software vs Hardware Changes30:17 Fostering Creativity35:50 3-D Data39:25 AI and 3-D Data Models48:26 Evolving from a contributor1:01:47 Recommended Books1:05:46 Where can you find Paul Powers1:06:09 Closing  Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/ Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickLLozano  ‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month. Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg Send us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they are joined once again with Erik Therwanger, author of "The LEADERSHIP Connection: The Link Between Leading and Succeeding," among 5 other titles. Building on their previous discussion on the topic of leading through chaos, Erik shares core principles for leaders now faced with leading through transition. Like so many leaders whose key challenges have been shaped by the COVID pandemic (the incident), how to successfully traverse obstacles forcing change to the status quo of business operations - and customer needs and expectations - brings the demands of the transition front and center. Following some of the key insights shared by Erik will in part help leaders as they target leading their teams to the arrival of the new norm.Erik TherwangerFounder, Author, Speaker, CoachThink GREAT0:06 Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

What makes a company a "best place to work"? Beyond hiring great people, what really drives the engagement of people at an organization? If an authentic company culture cannot be fabricated, how do leaders keep their staff engaged so that Employee Experience is actually the central objective to how you operate your business? Lisa Ryan, founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist for Grategy, shares with co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano some of her easiest methods for charting this territory, and setting a talent strategy for long-term success. Lisa Ryan, CSP Chief Appreciation Strategist, Grategy https://lisaryanspeaks.com/ 00:01 Opening 05:04 Lisa Ryan's Bio 10:03 New Normal 11:33 Appreciation 34:14 Essential Skills 43:29 Employee Engagement 1:02:08 Recommended Book 1:03:55 Where you can find Lisa Ryan 1:05:29 Closing Hosted By: Brian Comerford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/ Nick Lozano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/ ‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgc iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3D Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg

What does good posture have to do with leadership? Balance, harmony, attentiveness - all of which contribute to good focus, clarity of vision, and heightened awareness. But how do you know if you're off-kilter? That's where the work of Joseph Gonzalez, a.k.a., The Movement Detective, comes in. As leaders in every field seek to maximize their potential and elevate employee experience, they also look to good coaches to aid them along the way. Co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss these facets of Joseph's personal training practice, as well as many other components of how the brain is designed to perceive, as their MIT Mechanical Engineering grad guest shares how that pathway led him to solving 3D challenges in fitness and breathwork.Joseph GonzalezMejor Strength0:07 Opening2:00 Bio2:48 Ergo5:57 Tech Neck8:12 Workout11:56 Demands on our bodies17:55  How Joseph became The Movement Detective29:33  Trainers and anatomy36:00 How people find Joseph41:00  What's the most common thing seen?42:22  Breathwork50:28 Recommended books53:10 Where can find Joseph53:44  ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg 

Blame Apple, Google and Amazon for the consumerization of technology. Once the tools of the Cultural Creatives and Fast Followers, the generation of Digital Natives know what works and what doesn't, so they can create in even more imaginative and better ways than the generations preceding them. As a consequence, as Ravi Krishnan discusses with co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano, today's foundational requirement for technology is the platform-based framework - where code accelerators and drag and drop pluggable solutions, in short, continue to elevate expectations that all technology behaves with the ease of... Apple, Google and Amazon. 0:19 Opening2:06 Ravi Krishnan Bio13:01 Consumerization21:14 Best of Breed25:31 New business models32:49 Framework40:25  Customer service44:05  Book Reccomendation49:28 Connect with Ravi and closingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg

Life always presents stressors - in certain times, like during the COVID19 pandemic, far more than usual. Leaders need empathy more than ever before in order to both recognize and understand the effects of those stressors. When crises takes a toll, it's most critical for leaders to put their fingers on the pulse of their people’s energy and emotions, responding decisively, and perhaps more importantly, with genuine compassion. Commanding that self-awareness both allows leaders to demonstrate the behavior they want to see, and to provide a clear model for others to follow. U.S. Army Capt. Holly Weaver knows this well, as she speak to her theme of "The Hard Thing About Soft Skills" with co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano.0:09 Opening2:16 Captain Holly Weaver Intro23:57 Mentor26:42 Impact of mentor33:19 Challenging experience34:39 Leading vs Managing37:30 Caring44:16 Concepts of leading with empathy56:40 Recommended book1:03:11 Where can you find Captan Holly Weaver and ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg

"Leadership can be challenging, even during the best of times when all the stars are aligned," says Erik Therwanger, former U.S. Marine, founder of ThinkGREAT, and author of six books. During times of crisis is when leadership is most needed, but while the chaos of crisis serves as the leadership catalyst for training in the Marine Corps, it's not necessarily second-nature to those working on the front-lines of business. Co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano join Erik in conversation to discuss three key leadership traits most critical "to run into the fire" at a time when FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) is highest and level-headed guidance is most needed.Erik TherwangerFounder, Author, Speaker, CoachThink GREAT0:06 Opening1:45 Erik bio8:11 Leading in challenging times11:59 Communication16:16 Leading through chaos21:25 Skills30:45 Embrace the suck34:31 Erik's Books 37:03 Erik's recommended book38:49 Where you can find Erik39:16 ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com

Going the opposite direction of human nature should be easy, right? Not if you're human, unfortunately. As it turns out, it's oftentimes a greater advantage for us to do so if we are to make level-headed choices rather than succumbing to the heat of the moment. How we properly identify those moments is a key facet for effective leadership to guide through chaotic wrinkles of adversity, when the stakes are highest - like in a global pandemic disaster scenario. In this episode, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky joins co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano in conversation to walk us through some of the techniques to gain the self awareness necessary for a good gut-check, and to acquire the ability to reprogram your own mind or your own reactions to achieve optimal results.Dr. Gleb TsipurskyKnown as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is on a mission to protect leaders from dangerous judgment errors known as cognitive biases by developing the most effective decision-making strategies. He has over two decades of consulting, coaching, and training experience as CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and over 15 years of experience in academia as a cognitive neuroscientist and behavioral economist. Dr. Tsipursky writes for Inc. Magazine, Time, Scientific American, Fast Company, and Psychology Today. A best-selling author, his new book is Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters. https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/NeverGut/Gleb Tsipursky Web PresenceLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/Twitter @gleb_tsipursky https://twitter.com/Gleb_TsipurskyInstagram @dr_gleb_tsipursky https://www.instagram.com/dr_gleb_tsipursky/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrGlebTsipursky/Mix https://mix.com/gleb_tsipurskyYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfR0oE9ZbMtvxkDOCR89nASpreaker https://www.spreaker.com/user/11435621Service Professionals Network https://www.serviceprofessionalsnetwork.com/members/gleb/RSS http://feeds.feedburner.com/DisasterAvoidanceExpertsWise Decision Maker Course https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/subscribeBio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipurskyWebsite https://disasteravoidanceexperts.comBook page https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut0:10 Opening 2:36 Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Intro7:23 How are Brains are wired to make decisions10:55 SWOT Analysis18:04 Techniques 25:02 Business Continuity and Disaster Avoidance.36:21 Never Go With Your Gut47:05 Where can people find Dr. Gleb Tsipursky48:30 ClosingHosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclg

Disaster strikes - when? That's right: When you least expect it. Which is why planning is essential. It's also why technology leaders are typically the organizational role most likely to be saddled with the responsibility for creating and curating BCP/DR or DRR plans. In this episode, co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss the need for business continuity planning as well as outlining the process and providing resources to help begin this leadership challenge. It may seem like an exercise in futility, creating in-depth documentation and risk readiness planning for events you hope never happen. That is, until the day you're reliant on all of that detail-oriented work.Hosted By:Brian ComerfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancomerford/Nick LozanoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lozano-97356621/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickLLozano‌Lead.exe is published bi-monthly on the 1st and the 15th of the month.Subscribe and leave us a review to lets us know how we are doing.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58U55KZykbYXJhuvtPGmgciTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-exe/id1454843941Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjXN0LmNvbS9QZHJGaTAzUQ%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/leadexeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPXFiYVICXJSBW-ZoHBclgSend us your feedback at info@leadexe.com