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In this episode, Ken sits down with former Tesla president Jon McNeill. Learn how to develop CEO-level instincts by asking the questions others overlook, how to fight leadership isolation with horizontal and vertical mentors, and how to communicate change with clarity and agility in a fast-moving market. Next Steps: ·      

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Generative AI is reshaping how leaders think, decide, and communicate. Used thoughtfully, it can sharpen strategic thinking and accelerate decision-making. But when GenAI output replaces genuine insight, it can expose leaders who can't defend their thinking under pressure. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe sits down with Amy Scissons, Sean Dineen, and Fawad Bajwa to explore how senior leaders can harness GenAI's potential while avoiding its pitfalls. They discuss: How C-suite leaders are using GenAI in their work The growing concern about "workslop"—GenAI-generated output that lacks real insight The critical skills needed to pressure-test GenAI output and avoid shallow thinking Why transparency and accountability matter more as GenAI becomes embedded in workflows “Leaders carry a lot of wisdom. They need to feed that wisdom into AI and educate it. Context is king.” Sean Dineen, Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates Four things you'll learn from this episode: 1. GenAI can elevate strategic thinking: senior leaders are using GenAI as a sparring partner to pressure-test decisions, create board personas, and refine their perspectives before high-stakes moments. 2. Polish doesn't equal depth: GenAI-generated output can look impressive, but it can also lack substance. Leaders who can't defend their thinking under scrutiny will be exposed. 3. Critical thinking is your competitive advantage: the ability to interrogate GenAI output, provide context, and apply wisdom separates leaders who use GenAI effectively from those who outsource their judgment. 4. Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable: leaders must own their outputs, regardless of how much GenAI contributed to the process. In this episode, we will cover: (02:00) Using GenAI as a sparring partner and creating board personas to pressure-test strategic thinking. (04:39) Why senior leaders should experiment with GenAI tools to build confidence before trusting them with critical decisions. (09:05) The personal risk for leaders who rely on seemingly polished GenAI output without developing their own point of view. (09:50) How GenAI can create false flattery and why leaders need to ask it to be critical. (10:50) Why credibility is a leader's currency—and how shallow GenAI-generated thinking can erode trust. (13.13) Why critical thinking—built through struggle and learning from mistakes—is the most essential leadership skill in a GenAI world. (16:20) The importance of transparency and accountability when using GenAI tools. (17:45) How GenAI output reflects your approach: clear and thoughtful inputs amplify clarity; rushed inputs amplify shallowness. A closer look at the research from this episode: Boston Consulting Group, AI at Work 2025: Momentum Builds, but Gaps Remain | BCG Russell Reynolds Associates, Season 5 - Ep. 2 | AI or Die: A Conversation with Coveo Chairman and CEO Louis Têtu | Redefiners - Podcast Series | Russell Reynolds Associates Harvard Business Review, AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity Russell Reynolds Associates, Global Leadership Monitor | Russell Reynolds Associates Russell Reynolds Associates, Season 3 - Ep. 18 | A Front Row Seat to the AI Revolution with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith – Part 2 | Redefiners - Podcast Series | Russell Reynolds Associates

In this episode, Ken sits down with negotiation expert Kwame Christian. Learn how to stay calm in hard conversations, handle conflict at work and at home, and build stronger relationships through humility and curiosity.   Next Steps:

No BS Newshour Episode #407Was it Murder? (0:04) Whitmer Gang faked nursing home documents and hid it in an ornate scheme to mislead the public. (10:18) The data reveals massive cover-up.(27:54) Crime Boss Mike Duggan. How he destroyed the Detroit Public Schools.(32:48) Traci Kornak's web of abuse. How Dana Nessel allowed her to feast on an old woman.(35:53) Lightweight Slotkin runs away from reporter's question about her funding of the Iran terror regime.(41:57) The Iran global play.  Adolph Mongo- ex-marine, reporter and political hitman offers his world view.(49:23) “A Front Row Seat,” Mongo's new memoir about Kwame, Coleman, and that lynching ad.⁠NBN on YouTube⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBSNewshourNBN on iTunes⁠⁠: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bs-newshour-with-charlie-leduff/id1754976617NBN on Spotify⁠⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMLWg6goiLQCRom8QNndC⁠⁠Like NBN on Facebook⁠⁠:  https://www.facebook.com/LeDuffCharlie⁠⁠Follow to NBN on Twitter : https://x.com/charlieleduff 

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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Clinton’s Epstein depositions || A.I. company Anthropic VS the tanPentagon 13:37 SEGMENT 2: Dr. Bob Onder, Congressman for Missouri’s 3rd District || TOPIC: Top Congressional headlines || His front row seat at the State of the Union || Having Chloe Cole as his guest at the State of the Union || Clinton's Epstein depositiononder.house.gov/x.com/BobOnderMO 32:34 SEGMENT 3: Kansas invalidates transgender driver’s licenses | Netflix backs out of Warner Bros. purchase Chris’ Corner “California bucks the world.” https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Clinton’s Epstein depositions || A.I. company Anthropic VS the tanPentagon 13:37 SEGMENT 2: Dr. Bob Onder, Congressman for Missouri’s 3rd District || TOPIC: Top Congressional headlines || His front row seat at the State of the Union || Having Chloe Cole as his guest at the State of the Union || Clinton's Epstein depositiononder.house.gov/x.com/BobOnderMO 32:34 SEGMENT 3: Kansas invalidates transgender driver’s licenses | Netflix backs out of Warner Bros. purchase Chris’ Corner “California bucks the world.” https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ken sits down with bestselling author and personal finance expert Jade Warshaw. Learn how to use your emotions as decision-making signals, how to tell whether change is a real risk or a growth opportunity, and why work-life balance doesn't actually exist.   Next Steps: ·      

On this episode of Bounced From The Roadhouse:Special Guests in 4B: Sheila Klosterman and Rob BradfordTrading Card Day, Kiss Day, Rescue Cat DayKid Rock 5kFamous People Same AgeFoo Fighter DrummerCall Rachel HammCall other Nearlywed couples (2 left to hear from)Waffle House SecurityGetting DuckedAlmost didn't get out of JacksonRedneck Dave Phone CallThat's a Great QuestionNHL AmericaIllegal Dump Dog Ronald McDonald House InterviewQuestions? Comments? Leave us a message! 605-343-6161Don't forget to subscribe, leave us a review and some stars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ken sits down with human performance expert Dr. James Hewitt to break down what actually drives sustainable high performance. Learn how to manage your energy instead of your time, how to use intentional recovery to prevent burnout, and what world-class teams do differently to maintain elite perform Next Steps: ·      

Forget pizza parties and pep talks — best-selling author and Front Row Seat podcast host Ken Coleman reveals why traditional motivation tactics fail and what actually drives employee engagement. Discover the three human needs that transform retention, productivity, and profitability, plus the two simple questions every leader should ask their team. Ken explains why your job isn't to motivate anyone and shares his proven framework for helping employees find work they're “wired to do.” Simplify your business operations: Visit paychex.com/MeetPaychex to learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts. Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction 01:03 – “Wired” for work: The three wires 03:58 – Diagnosing misalignment in current role 08:18 – Escaping the “miserable but safe” job 13:27 – Why change fails 17:18 – Extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation 18:26 – What to do if you're not a natural motivator 22:02 – Real-world example: CEO in a cubicle 24:08 – Ken's personal work fit 27:23 – What really keeps talent: Three human needs 30:22 – Recruiting strategy: You can't teach hunger 32:48 – Wrap up and thank you DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

In this episode, Ken sits down with relationship experts Drs. Gary Chapman, Les Parrott and Leslie Parrott. Learn why misreading your spouse's love language creates emotional distance, how love languages affect leadership and workplace burnout, and what to do when your spouse's love language changes over time.    Next Steps:

Terrell Davis joins Shasky, Spadoni and Brian Baldinger on the Morning Roast at Moscone Center in San Francisco

In this episode, Ken sits down with author and entrepreneur Liz Bohannon. Learn the research-backed skill that can dramatically increase your productivity, the four-step framework for having hard conversations without damaging relationships, and why dreaming small and making promises can move you further than big goals. Next Steps: ·      

At high-profile basketball games, VIPs and celebrities are often in coveted courtside seats, making executive protection challenging. Players also face risks from fans within arm's reach, and unruly behavior can spill over quickly onto the court. Security leaders Darcy Leutzinger and Larry Thompson share their insights on EP, crowd dynamics, and risk management in sports security. Then, luxury hotel security professional Ricardo Flores, CPP, shares his own personal experience with executive protection threats—when he was abducted, threatened, and ransomed while on the road in 2024. Additional Resources Read more about the risks associated with courtside seating at basketball games in this article from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/risk-sits-courtside-at-basketball-games/ Explore more about sports security and unruly fan behavior in this collection of articles from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/ As fan misbehavior evolves, adopting a holistic risk mitigation approach is key. Learn more in this article from James DeMeo: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/fan-misbehavior/6-considerations-for-managing-fan-misbehavior-in-modern-sports-venues/ Explore how technology can enable a more effective security advance: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/april/tech-advance-how-executive-protection-leverages-technology/ Study the use of force continuum in this Security Management video: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/june/The-5-Steps-in-a-Use-of-Force-Continuum/ De-escalation is a powerful tool for security professionals to defuse initial tensions. Explore it here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/11/deescalation/ Learn about the digital breadcrumbs—including on social media—that can expose principals and executives to risk: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/executive-protection/digital-breadcrumbs/ Read more about Ricardo Flores's kidnapping experience in his article for Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2026/01/executive-protection/highway-kidnapping/

In this episode, Ken sits down with author and president of High Point University Dr. Nido Qubein. Learn how to make decisions faster by asking better questions, communicate with confidence so people follow your lead, and build healthy self-esteem that drives consistent leadership. Next Steps: ·      

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In this episode, Ken sits down with political commentator Tucker Carlson. Learn why commitment changes men, how limiting outside influences strengthens family life, and what long-term discipline looks like in marriage and friendship.   Next Steps: ·      

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In this episode, Ken sits down with psychiatrist and author Dr. Alok Kanojia—better known as “Dr. K.” Learn why dopamine-driven habits are rewiring our behavior, how boredom unlocks creativity, and why humans are addicted to progress.   Next Steps: ·      

In this episode, Ken is joined by entrepreneur and author Patrick Bet-David. Learn how to cast vision that actually moves people, become a leader people want to follow, and spot red flags during an interview.   Next Steps: ·      

In this episode, Ken sits down with author and co-host of The Minimalists podcast T.K. Coleman. Learn how to identify the habits quietly stealing your peace, why saying no can be generous, and what it takes to reduce emotional clutter.   Next Steps: ·      

Reuvers had a front row seat for the Snoop Dogg halftime show yesterday!!The Bills Mafia will welcome Tom Brady back to Highmark stadium.A very interesting quiz from Mike today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Ken sits down with author and YouTuber Jimmy Darts. Learn how to chase your goals with more boldness, bounce back from failure faster, and redefine success in a way that fuels motivation.   Next Steps: ·      

In this episode, Ken sits down with author and performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. Learn practical ways to prevent burnout, the core mental skills elite performers train, and how to rebuild motivation.   Next Steps: ·